Nonprofit · California · 2026

What a nonprofit really costs in California

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

To form

$30

Articles of Incorporation of a Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation (ARTS-PB)

First year with the state

~$70

Filing + one round of required reports and minimum taxes

With Incorra

$30

Free filing, state fee at cost. Or $279 with Plus (agent + reports, $249/yr).

Every recurring requirement

  • California Statement of Information (initial, SI-100)Once, within 90 days of forming$20
  • California nonprofit Statement of Information (SI-100)Every 2 years in the month you formed$20
  • California exempt org return (FTB 199N/199)Every year by May 15. Due the 15th day of the 5th month after year end (May 15 for calendar year). 199N e-Postcard if gross receipts normally <= $50,000, else Form 199; no filing fee since 2021. Applies once FTB exemption (Form 3500/3500A) is granted; until then the corporation is treated as a taxable corporation (minimum franchise tax rules apply, first taxable year exempt).No fee

How fast

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

Questions

How much does it cost to form a nonprofit in California?

California charges $30 to file the Articles of Incorporation of a Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation (ARTS-PB).

What does a nonprofit cost every year in California?

California Statement of Information (initial, SI-100): $20, once, within 90 days of forming. California nonprofit Statement of Information (SI-100): $20, every 2 years in the month you formed. California exempt org return (FTB 199N/199): no fee, every year by May 15 (Due the 15th day of the 5th month after year end (May 15 for calendar year). 199N e-Postcard if gross receipts normally <= $50,000, else Form 199; no filing fee since 2021. Applies once FTB exemption (Form 3500/3500A) is granted; until then the corporation is treated as a taxable corporation (minimum franchise tax rules apply, first taxable year exempt).).

Can I expedite a nonprofit filing in California?

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

Not sure a nonprofit is right?

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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.