How much does an LLC cost in California?
$70.00 to file, paid to the California Secretary of State. Then $20.00 every two years to stay in good standing.
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What you pay, and when
| To form it | $70.00, once. |
| Every two years | $20.00. Statement of Information (LLC-12): within 90 days of registering, then every two years. |
| State tax | Separately from the Secretary of State, most California businesses owe the Franchise Tax Board a minimum $800 franchise tax every year — whether or not the company made anything. |
| Registered agent | Required. You can be your own if you have a street address in California and do not mind it being public. |
Do it yourself
You file this directly with the state. There is nobody in the middle who has to be paid to do it, and nothing on this page is a Base888 charge — the fees above are paid to California.
File with California Secretary of State
Check the name is free first: bizfileonline.sos.ca.gov