California LLC: Key Data, Fees & Features
Your complete overview of $California LLC costs, pros & cons, and key regulations. Make an informed decision with our up-to-date data.
State Filing Fee
$45
Processing Time
1-6 days
Annual Report Fee
$800
Anonymous LLC
No
Publication
No
Advantages
- Liability protection
- Flexible management structure
- Different tax options
Disadvantages
- Must pay $800 franchise tax annually
- Statement of Information filing requirement
Video Guide: How to Start an LLC in California
Franchise Tax & State Requirements
Statement of Information is required within 90 days of forming the LLC and then every two years.
California charges an $800 annual franchise tax for the privilege of doing business in California.
Frequently Asked Questions
Transparency & Data Sources
This review was last updated on $September 3, 2025 to ensure accuracy.
Information Sources:
Recommended Agents for California
Northwest
(4.2)
$39+ State Fee
- LLC formation
- Registered Agent service for the first year
Bizee
(4.6)
$0+ State Fee
- Free 1st Year Registered Agent Service
- Articles of Incorporation
Inc Authority, LLC
(4.9)
$0+ State Fee
- Business Name Check
- Preparation & Filing of Formation Documents
Explore Similar States
Our Commitment to Data Accuracy
Data on this page is manually collected and verified quarterly to ensure accuracy.See our full methodology.