Business Personal Property is reported to the Assessor annually on a form known as the Business Personal Property Statement Form 571 or BPS. This form constitutes an official request that you declare all assessable business property situated in this county which you owned, claimed,.When reporting a sale, include the new owner's name, mailing address and phone number. Any other name other than the owner's last name requires filing a Fictitious Business Name statement. You must file a claim with the State Controller's Office. If your claim is eligible, you will be given the option to file electronically. Download PDF BOE-502-A REV. Thinking of Starting A Business? Below are resources you can use to help in deciding if business ownership is right for you! When you invest in California real estate using an LLC, or "limited liability company," you don't own the property–the company does.