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LLC · California

LLC in California, 100% online

From $474 with EIN (no SSN) and the California filing fee included. Then $1,125/yr from year 2.

State filing fee$75Paid to the state, included in every package
State annual fee$800Annual franchise tax + Statement of Information every two years ($20)
Annual maintenance$1,125Annual report + registered agent, from year 2
3-year total$3,524Standard package + 2 years of maintenance + year-1 franchise tax ($800)
California charges a minimum $800 franchise tax every year, even if the LLC does not operate.
California offers expedited processing (24 hours) for an extra $350 state fee. You can add it at checkout.

Packages in California

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Standard

Ready to get paid.

$474

one-time, state fee included

  • LLC filed with the state (state fee included)
  • Operating agreement
  • Registered agent, first year
  • EIN from the IRS (no SSN needed)
Choose Standard

Premium

Tailored to your company.

$674

one-time, state fee included

  • Everything in Standard
  • Operating agreement drafted for your company
Choose Premium

Only the LLC, without EIN (Basic) · $425

Questions about LLCs in California

How much does it cost to form an LLC in California?

With Fibuo, $474 total for Standard (LLC + EIN without SSN + registered agent): $75 state filing fee plus $399 Fibuo service. Premium (adds a custom operating agreement) is $674. Only the LLC, without EIN (Basic), is $425.

What do I pay every year for an LLC in California?

The California annual fee is $800 (Annual franchise tax + Statement of Information every two years ($20)). Fibuo annual maintenance, with the annual report filing, the state fee and the registered agent, is $1,125 per year from year 2.

Does California offer expedited processing?

California offers expedited processing (24 hours) for an extra $350 state fee. You can add it at checkout.

Do I need to live in California or the U.S.?

No. You can own a U.S. LLC without living in or traveling to the U.S. If you will have an office, employees, inventory or property in a state, you usually form there or register the LLC there.

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