Ongoing compliance
California Statement of Information
California LLCs file a $20 Statement of Information every two years; stock corporations file a $25 statement annually. Both must file an initial statement within 90 days of registration. Failure to file can lead to suspension or forfeiture and a possible $250 penalty collected by the FTB.
Last reviewed: October 2026
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The requirements
What to know before you file
LLC / $20 every two years
File the initial LLC Statement of Information within 90 days, then biennially. The state filing fee is $20.
Official source: California Secretary of StateCorporation / $25 annually
Stock corporations file within 90 days initially and annually thereafter. The state filing fee is $25.
Official source: California Secretary of StatePossible $250 penalty
FTB states that SOS suspension or forfeiture for not filing the required statement may involve a $250 penalty collected by FTB. It is not described as an automatic charge for every late filing.
Official source: https://www.ftb.ca.gov/help/business/my-business-is-suspended.htmlFile directly with the state
Review your entity record and file through California Secretary of State – bizfile Online. The ongoing filing window covers the filing month and the five preceding calendar months.
Official source: California Secretary of StateThe answers that matter
Frequently asked questions
No. The Secretary of State statement is a separate filing from FTB taxes.
Official source: California Secretary of StateUse the California Secretary of State’s bizfile Online portal to review entity records and filing options.
Official source: California Secretary of State – bizfile OnlineNo automatic immediate charge is claimed. FTB says SOS suspension or forfeiture for missing a required statement may involve a $250 penalty that FTB collects.
Official source: https://www.ftb.ca.gov/help/business/my-business-is-suspended.htmlYour next chapter. In California.
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