To keep your California LLC or corporation in good standing with the Secretary of State, you’ll need to file a Statement of Information form either every year or every other year, depending on your business type. Show
If you don’t file your Statement of Information, the California Secretary of State will charge steep penalties and potentially even forfeit or suspend your right to do business. So, it’s important to stay on top of this requirement. California Statement of Information FAQsHow do I file a Statement of Information?The California Statement of Information can be filed online, by mail, or in person. To find the form, you’ll need to search the California Secretary of State’s Business Programs website for your business.
In each case, you’ll have to find your business record by searching for your business name or entity number. When is a Statement of Information due?The due date for your California Statement of Information depends on what kind of business entity you have and when you initially formed your company.
When I first form my business, do I need to file an initial Statement of Information?Why yes, you do! Your first Statement of Information is due within 90 days of forming your California LLC or corporation. When you hire us to form your California LLC or corporation, we file your first Statement of Information for you, since it’s a necessary step in starting a business in California. What’s the Statement of Information fee?The filing fees for the California Statement of Information differ by entity type.
What if I forget to file?If you forgot to file your Statement of Information, don’t panic. You have a 60-day grace period after your due date to file your California Statement of Information without a late fee. But after the 60-day grace period is up, you’ll owe a $250 late fee and the Secretary of State may suspend or forfeit your business. If that happens, you’ll lose the right to do business in California until you revive your LLC or corporation. How do I keep my information private when filing a Statement of Information?It’s true that whatever you list on the Statement of Information is posted on the California Secretary of State’s website. This can create a problem for web-based workers or anyone who wants to keep their personal address off the public record. We solved that problem. When you hire us to file your California Statement of Information, we’ll list our California business address on your Statement of Information everywhere we can—that includes for members, managers, and officers. This can help you avoid identity theft and campaigns from aggressive marketers. Will you file my Statement of Information?When you hire us to form your California LLC or incorporate in California, we’ll file your initial Statement of Information as part of our service. After that, we’ll send you reminders as your due date approaches. Then we’ll automatically file your Statement of Information for you for $100 plus the filing fee. You can opt out of this service easily through your secure account. When you form a business entity in California, you are required to file a Statement of Information within 90 days of submitting your formation filing. After your Initial Statement of Information filing, you are required to file subsequent updates either annually or bi-annually, depending on your entity type. State law requires the filing of a Statement of Information for both California LLCs and corporations. Failure to file will result in fines, penalties and the
loss of your authority to conduct business within the state. If you’re concerned about forgetting to file your Statements of Information or simply don’t want to deal with the hassle, for $120 you can add-on Statement of Information Compliance when you hire us as your California registered agent or form an LLC or corporation, and we’ll file the initial and annual or
biennial Statement of Information on your behalf. You can also file the Statement of Information on your own. Keep reading below to learn more. A California LLC files an Initial Statement of Information within 90 days after filing its Articles of Organization, and every two years after that. If you form your company in an even-numbered year, then you file your LLC Statement of Information in
even-numbered years only. An LLC must file by the last day of the month in which it was formed or in any of the previous six months before. For example, if you formed your LLC in January, then your “filing window” is between the first day of August and the last day of January. There is a $20 filing fee. You can file the Statement of Information online. You SOS Filing Number can be found above the file stamp at the top of your Articles of Organization. It can also be found by doing a business entity name search online. You must list at least one member or manager. Every LLC is
California is required by law to have at least one member or manager. The Chief Executive Officer is the person that occupies the highest position in your LLC hierarchy, regardless of their actual title. California Corporation Statement of InformationA California corporation files an Initial Statement of Information within 90 days after submitting Articles of Incorporation and every year after that. Corporations have a five month filing window. You can submit a Statement of Information in your month of incorporation and any of the five previous months. For example, if you formed your corporation in May, your filing window is between January 1 and May 31. You must submit the Statement of Information whether or not your company has conducted any business. There is a $20 filing fee and a $5 disclosure fee. You may file online. Publicly traded corporations must submit a Corporate Disclosure Statement annually in addition to a Statement of Information. What Information is Listed for Corporations?
Your California corporate number is issued by the Secretary of State and can be found on your stamped copy of your Articles of Incorporation. It can also be found by conducting a business name search. Every California corporation must have at least three officers (Chief Executive Officer, Secretary, and Chief Financial Officer). These roles can be held by the same person. The actual titles may be set differently in your bylaws, but these roles must be filled. You cannot list a PO Box as the address of your California registered agent. This was previously possible, but state law now requires a physical street address. A corporation cannot act as its own registered agent. How much does it cost to file a statement of Information in California?You must submit the Statement of Information whether or not your company has conducted any business. There is a $20 filing fee and a $5 disclosure fee. You may file online.
Where do I send my California statement of Information?The completed form along with the applicable fees can be mailed to Secretary of State, Statement of Information Unit, P.O. Box 944230, Sacramento, CA 94244-2300 or delivered in person (drop off) to the Sacramento office, 1500 11th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.
What is needed for statement of Information California?California LLCs must also file a Statement of Information. Required information includes: The name of your LLC and the Secretary of State's file number (foreign LLCs must use the name under which they're authorized to contact intrastate business) Name and address of the LLC's registered agent.
How much does it cost to file a statement of Information for an LLC in California?California LLC Statement of Information fee
There is a $20 fee to file a Statement of Information.
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