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California filing fees & pricing
Government filing fees, service fees and taxes are separate costs. California state fees are passed through at cost; service pricing is shown before payment in the order process. Review the full order summary before payment.
Official source: California Secretary of StateOfficial source: California Secretary of StateOfficial source: https://www.irs.gov/instructions/iss4
Last reviewed: October 2026
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LLC state filings / $90
LLC-1 Articles: $70. Initial Statement of Information: $20. Total for these two state filings: $90, excluding service fees and taxes.
Official source: California Secretary of StateFind the next decision pathStock corporation state filings / $125
General stock Articles: $100. Initial Statement of Information: $25. Total for these two state filings: $125, excluding service fees and taxes.
Official source: California Secretary of StateFind the next decision pathEIN / IRS fee $0
The IRS issues EINs free. Optional application assistance is a separately priced service.
Official source: https://www.irs.gov/instructions/iss4Find the next decision pathRecurring California taxes
LLCs generally owe $800 annually, including their first year now. New corporations generally have a first-taxable-year exception to the $800 minimum, but income-based tax may apply.
Official source: https://www.ftb.ca.gov/file/business/types/limited-liability-company/index.htmlFind the next decision pathThe answers that matter
Frequently asked questions
State fees are pass-through charges at cost. Service fees are separate and should be reviewed in the order summary before payment.
Official source: California Secretary of State – bizfile OnlineNo. The $800 annual tax is a separate FTB obligation, not a Secretary of State formation charge.
Official source: https://www.ftb.ca.gov/file/business/types/limited-liability-company/index.htmlYour next chapter. In California.
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