LLC · California · 2026

What an LLC really costs in California

Every state fee and deadline for an LLC in California, from the official state source, checked October 2026.

To form

$70

Articles of Organization (LLC-1)

First year with the state

~$910

Filing + one round of required reports and minimum taxes

With Incorra

$70

Free filing, state fee at cost. Or $319 with Plus (agent + reports, $249/yr).

Every recurring requirement

  • California Statement of Information (initial)Once, within 90 days of forming$20
  • California Statement of InformationEvery 2 years in the month you formed$20
  • California $800 annual LLC tax (Form 3522)Every year by April 15. First year: due the 15th day of the 4th month after filing with the SOS (no first-year exemption since 2024). After that, April 15 for calendar-year LLCs.$800

How fast

  • 24-hour (Class C)+$350
  • Same day (Class B)+$750

Questions

How much does it cost to form an LLC in California?

California charges $70 to file the Articles of Organization (LLC-1).

What does an LLC cost every year in California?

California Statement of Information (initial): $20, once, within 90 days of forming. California Statement of Information: $20, every 2 years in the month you formed. California $800 annual LLC tax (Form 3522): $800, every year by April 15 (First year: due the 15th day of the 4th month after filing with the SOS (no first-year exemption since 2024). After that, April 15 for calendar-year LLCs.).

Can I expedite an LLC filing in California?

Yes: 24-hour (Class C) for $350, Same day (Class B) for $750, on top of the filing fee.

What if my LLC was formed in another state?

To do business in California you register as a foreign entity: Application to Register a Foreign Limited Liability Company (LLC-5), $70.

Not sure an LLC is right?

Describe your business and Incorra compares LLC, S-corp and C-corp with your numbers, including the tax when you sell, then files it in California.

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Source: https://www.sos.ca.gov/business-programs/business-entities/forms · verified 2026-10-15. State fees change; Incorra re-checks them regularly. General information, not legal or tax advice.