As of October 16, 2026, ListRiver's records show 3,637,003 active registered businesses in California. 54% are LLCs. 862 were formed in September 2026.
How many businesses are registered in California?
ListRiver has 3,637,003 active registered businesses in California on record as of October 16, 2026, from official California business registry data. Dissolved and defunct businesses are not counted.
How many new businesses were formed in California in September 2026?
862 businesses on record in California were formed in September 2026.
How many new businesses opened in California in the last 12 months?
289,413 businesses on record in California were formed in the 12 months through September 2026.
What is the most common type of business in California?
LLCs are the most common: 1,971,513 of 3,637,003 businesses on record (54%), followed by Corporations with 1,141,926 (31%).
Which California city has the most businesses?
Los Angeles, with 337,577 businesses on record (9% of the state total).
Where does this data come from?
From California's official business registry. ListRiver loads each new state file, standardizes it, removes duplicates and updates its database weekly. Email and industry details are added from SMBCredit.net where available.
How do I get a list of businesses in California?
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Counts come from official California business registry records on file with ListRiver, current as of October 16, 2026. They include businesses that are active on the state register; dissolved and defunct entities are excluded. Contact details are added from SMBCredit.net where available. Formation months reflect the registration date the state reports. See the methodology for sources, update schedules and known limits.