LLC Annual Report in California
When a California LLC's annual report is due, the fee, and the penalty for filing late.
Short answer: California LLCs file a Statement of Information (Form LLC-12) within 90 days of registering and every two years after that, in the month of registration. The fee is $20.00. California Secretary of State, Statement of Information forms page, Statements of Information page, and Business Entities FAQs
| Annual report | California LLCs file a Statement of Information (Form LLC-12) within 90 days of registering and every two years after that, in the month of registration. The fee is $20.00. The Secretary of State warns that failing to file can lead to penalties assessed by the Franchise Tax Board and suspension or forfeiture. |
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| Registered agent | California calls this an "agent for service of process." It must be an individual who resides in California with a California street address (no P.O. box), or a registered corporate agent with a current Corporation Code section 1505 certificate on file. The business cannot act as its own agent. The agent's name or address is changed by filing a Statement of Information, and a new Statement of Information must be filed if the agent resigns. |
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FAQ
Does an LLC have to file an annual report in California?
California LLCs file a Statement of Information (Form LLC-12) within 90 days of registering and every two years after that, in the month of registration. The fee is $20.00. The Secretary of State warns that failing to file can lead to penalties assessed by the Franchise Tax Board and suspension or forfeiture.
Do you need a registered agent for an LLC in California?
California calls this an "agent for service of process." It must be an individual who resides in California with a California street address (no P.O. box), or a registered corporate agent with a current Corporation Code section 1505 certificate on file. The business cannot act as its own agent. The agent's name or address is changed by filing a Statement of Information, and a new Statement of Information must be filed if the agent resigns.
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