| What to file | Statement of Information |
|---|---|
| State fee | Annual LLC tax: $800 (every year) source ↗Statement of Information (every two years after initial statement): $20 (every 2 years) source ↗ |
| Due | Initial $20 statement within 90 days, then every two years. Annual tax generally due 15th day of fourth month. The $800 subtotal models ordinary 2026 tax; eligible first taxable years beginning 2027-2029 use $400 instead. |
| First deadline after forming | Statement of Information within 90 days of forming; the annual LLC tax by the 15th day of the 4th month after you form. |
| Late fee | $250$250 penalty assessed by FTB (Corp. Code 17713.09; Rev. & Tax. Code 19141); no interest.Grace: Penalty only if not filed within 60 days after the SOS delinquency notice. |
| If you don't file | Repeat non-filers (no statement in prior 24 months and already penalized) are suspended instead (Corp. Code 17713.10). |
Government fees only. Report fees, taxes and late fees shown here are paid to the state, not platform or service fees.
Covers LLCs. Corporations file on different rules and fees; check with the state. Official rules: sos.ca.gov ↗ · leginfo.legislature.ca.gov · leginfo.legislature.ca.gov. FormCost isn't affiliated with or endorsed by any government agency. Links go to official public pages.
How to file
File online on bizfileonline.sos.ca.gov: look up your LLC, confirm or update its details (addresses, registered agent, managers or members) and pay the fee. It usually takes a few minutes, and you don't need a service.
File with California ↗Official site: bizfileonline.sos.ca.gov. No service needed.
BOI report: not needed for US-formed LLCs. Under FinCEN's final rule, effective August 14, 2026 (making the March 2025 interim rule permanent), companies formed in the US don't file beneficial ownership (BOI) reports. Only companies formed abroad and registered to do business in a US state report, generally within 30 days of their registration taking effect. Filing with FinCEN is free; ignore letters asking you to pay to file one. FinCEN ↗
California LLC cost and yearly fees → What to do after you form All states
California annual report FAQ
Does a California LLC have to file an annual report?
Yes: a Statement of Information, $800 + $20/2 yrs, due Formation month, every 2 yrs.
When is the California LLC Statement of Information due?
Initial $20 statement within 90 days, then every two years. Annual tax generally due 15th day of fourth month. The $800 subtotal models ordinary 2026 tax; eligible first taxable years beginning 2027-2029 use $400 instead. First one: statement of Information within 90 days of forming; the annual LLC tax by the 15th day of the 4th month after you form.
How much does the California Statement of Information cost?
Annual LLC tax: $800 (every year); Statement of Information (every two years after initial statement): $20 (every 2 years).
What happens if I file the California Statement of Information late?
Late fee: $250. $250 penalty assessed by FTB (Corp. Code 17713.09; Rev. & Tax. Code 19141); no interest. Repeat non-filers (no statement in prior 24 months and already penalized) are suspended instead (Corp. Code 17713.10).
Does my California LLC need to file a BOI report?
No, if it was formed in the US. Under FinCEN’s final rule, effective August 14, 2026, US-formed companies are exempt. Only companies formed abroad and registered to do business in a US state report, generally within 30 days of registering.
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