California LLC cost
How much an LLC costs in California: formation and annual fees from the official state source, checked 21 Oct 2026.
We read the fees below on the official state source on 21 Oct 2026.
| Item | Fee | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Formation | $70 | Articles of Organization, Form LLC-1 |
| Annual | Not verified | Statement of Information $20, due within 90 days of formation and every two years. California's annual LLC franchise tax is collected by the Franchise Tax Board (not verified here) |
Source: California SOS: LLC forms and fees (checked 21 Oct 2026).
Other costs
- Registered agent: $0 if you serve with an in-state address, or a service fee.
- EIN: free from the IRS.
- Local licences: check your city and county.
First-year state total
We can't give a verified first-year total yet because one of the fees above isn't verified. Confirm it on the official source linked above, or use the calculator.
General information, not legal advice. Legal reviewer: to be added.
Sources
- California SOS: LLC forms and fees sos.ca.gov
- IRS irs.gov
Checked 21 Oct 2026. Spotted an error? Tell us.
Update history
- : first published; figures checked against the sources listed.