The State Employer ID can be the same as the federal ID if your business is not enrolled with the state and a state number was not issued to you. Or you can choose to leave it blank.
Business entity filing is not necessary for sole proprietors, but if you intend to form a corporation, limited liability company or partnership, you must file with the California Secretary of State (SOS).
[Edited: 01/18/2022 | 9:40a PST]
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