California Statement of Information (Annual Report)

California does not use the term "annual report" for most entity types. Instead, California requires businesses to file a Statement of Information with the Secretary of State. This filing serves the same purpose — it confirms or updates your entity's key details on public record.

Filing Requirements by Entity Type

California LLCs

• Initial filing: Within 90 days of formation
• Ongoing: Every two years (biennially), during the applicable filing period
• Form: LLC-12 (Statement of Information)

California Corporations (Stock)

• Initial filing: Within 90 days of formation
• Ongoing: Annually, during the applicable filing period
• Form: SI-550 (Statement of Information)

California Nonprofit Corporations

• Initial filing: Within 90 days of formation
• Ongoing: Every two years (biennially)
• Form: SI-100 (Statement of Information)

What the Statement of Information Includes

The Statement of Information requires you to confirm or update:

• Agent for service of process: Name and California street address
• Principal office address: Where the business is primarily managed
• Mailing address: Where the entity receives mail (can differ from principal address)
• Manager/member information (for LLCs): Names and addresses of managers or managing members
• Officer and director information (for corporations): Names and addresses
• Type of business: General description of the entity's activities

Filing Methods and Fees

• Online: File through the Secretary of State's bizfile portal at bizfile.sos.ca.gov
• By mail: Print and mail the completed form to the Secretary of State
• Fee: Check the current fee on the SOS website — fees are subject to change

Online filing is recommended. Confirmation is typically immediate, and the filing appears on the business entity search right away.

What Happens If You Miss the Filing Deadline

If your Statement of Information is overdue:

• The Secretary of State may suspend your entity
• A suspended entity cannot legally transact business in California
• Suspended entities lose access to California courts
• Reinstatement requires filing all overdue statements plus applicable fees and penalties

The Franchise Tax Board may also suspend entities independently for unpaid taxes. A business can be suspended by both agencies simultaneously.

California's Franchise Tax

Separate from the Statement of Information, California imposes a minimum franchise tax of $800 per year on most LLCs and corporations. This is paid to the Franchise Tax Board, not the Secretary of State, and has its own deadlines.

New LLCs formed on or after January 1, 2024 are exempt from the $800 minimum franchise tax for their first taxable year. After that, the annual minimum applies.

How We Help

As your agent for service of process, we monitor Statement of Information deadlines and send you reminders before your filing period opens. This is included in your $99/year service — no additional fee for compliance alerts.

We do not file the Statement of Information on your behalf (that requires your signature and current business details), but we make sure you know when it is due and what form to use.

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