California - LLC
Form your new Limited Liability Company in California
Below is a list of the initial and ongoing requirements to form and maintain a California LLC.
Initial Filing Requirements:
State Filing Fee:
The minimum filing fee in the state of California is $90.00. If you would like to compare this to other states filing fees, click here.
Limited Liability Company (LLC) Name Identifiers:
The name that you choose for a California limited liability company (LLC) must be distinguishable from any other registered or authorized California business entity or any reserved names on record. The name of the LLC must contain one of the following words as a company identifier:
“Limited Liability Company”, “LLC” or “L.L.C.”.
Specific Purpose Requirements:
California does not require a specific purpose to be listed in the Certificate of Formation.
Members:
California has the following membership requirements for an LLC.
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Number of members required:
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One or more |
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No Requirement |
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Age requirements:
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Must be at least 19 years old
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Members are not required to be listed in the Articles / Certificate of Formation.
Annual Filing Requirements:
There is a Statement Of Information that must be received by the state of California within 90 Days After the Initial Filing. The company must file biennially thereafter. The fee for this filing is: $20.00
Forms and payment, as required, should be sent to:
Secretary of State
Statement Of Information Unit
1500 11Th St
PO Box 944230
Sacramento, CA 95814-5701
Taxes:
For more information on taxes, visit: State of California Tax Information Website.
License Requirements:
California requires most businesses to obtain a business license and pay a fee if operating in the state. Please check with the state to make sure your business is complying with the licence requirements for your particular profession.
If you would like assistance in determining what licenses you need to obtain, and and to obtain the forms online, you can visit one of our recommended partners BusinessLicenses.com
Special Requirements (if any):
None
If you are ready to form your own corporation or Limited Liability Company, you can start the process by filling out our secure online order form or you can call one of our incorporation specialists at: 866-421-8416, and place your order over the phone.