Short answer: Statement of Information (Form LLC-12), $20, biennial. Due: Initial within 90 days, then every two years.
We've pulled these figures from the California Secretary of State's own pages. If something's changed since our last check, the state's portal wins, so it's worth a quick look before you pay.
California report at a glance
- Report name
- Statement of Information (Form LLC-12)
- Fee
- $20 Initial statement is due within 90 days of registration, and subsequent filings are due every two years thereafter.
- How often
- biennial
- Due
- Initial within 90 days, then every two years
- Late penalty
- $250 penalty assessed by the Franchise Tax Board
- Dissolution risk
- Eventual suspension of the LLC's powers by the Secretary of State.
Taxes that ride along
Every LLC must pay an $800 annual franchise tax to the FTB. If gross total California income reaches $250,000, it owes an escalating LLC fee starting at $900. Progressive personal income tax system up to 13.3%.
How California compares
California's recurring report fee is $20. That's the 17th lowest of 51 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $35, so California comes in $15 under it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| California | $20 | 35 of 51 |
| Oregon | $100 | 10 of 51 |
| Utah | $18 | 36 of 51 |
| Arizona | $0 | 41 of 51 |
| Nevada | $350 | 3 of 51 |
| Colorado | $25 | 29 of 51 |
California fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Statement of Information (Form LLC-12) | $20 | biennial, Initial within 90 days, then every two years |
| Minimum state tax | $800 | Owed regardless of income |
| Certificate of good standing | $5 |
Annual report and deadlines: California questions
When is the California LLC annual report due?
Initial within 90 days, then every two years
How much is the California annual report fee?
$20. Initial statement is due within 90 days of registration, and subsequent filings are due every two years thereafter.
What happens if I file my California annual report late?
$250 penalty assessed by the Franchise Tax Board
Can California dissolve my LLC for not filing?
Eventual suspension of the LLC's powers by the Secretary of State.
Where do I file the California report?
With the California Secretary of State, online at its filing portal.
Sources and verification
Last checked against official state sources on . States change fees with little notice, so confirm on the filing portal before you pay. How we verify.
Still being confirmed with the state: state tax.escalating tiers.