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California LLC Annual Report: Deadline, Fee & Filing Guide

Use this guide to review the California statement of information and LLC franchise tax, annual report deadline language, fee guidance, late-filing risk, and the official state source before filing.

Last verified 2026-05-26
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No legal or tax advice

Quick answer for California LLCs

Filing

California statement of information and LLC franchise tax

Frequency

Varies by requirement

Support

Guidance only

The most reliable starting point is the official state record. LLC Annual uses this page to organize filing requirements and route supported states into a guided workflow without implying legal or tax advice.

California annual report deadline

California LLCs may have Secretary of State statement filings and Franchise Tax Board payment obligations. Verify both calendars before filing.

California LLC annual report fee

California LLC costs can include statement filing fees and franchise tax payments. Confirm current amounts with official state sources.

Late filing and good-standing risk

Missed California filings or payments can lead to penalties, suspension risk, and loss of good standing.

How to file a California LLC annual report

  1. 1. Search your LLC in the official state system and confirm the legal name, state ID, and registered agent.
  2. 2. Review the required filing label, frequency, fee, and due date against the state source.
  3. 3. Gather principal office, mailing address, manager or member, tax, and payment details before starting.
  4. 4. Save the filing receipt and record the next due date immediately after submission.

Verify before filing

State offices can update forms, fees, deadlines, and portal wording. Confirm final requirements with California Secretary of State and Franchise Tax Board before payment or submission.