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Business Formation Guide
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California LLC Annual Report Filing Requirements

Q: How do I file an annual report for my LLC in California?

California LLCs file a biennial Statement of Information (Form LLC-12) every two years—not annually. Your first report is due within 90 days of formation. Subsequent reports are due every 24 months during your original filing month. The $20 filing fee applies each cycle. File online through the California Secretary of State's BizFile system at https://bizfileonline.sos.ca.gov/ or mail the form to 1500 11th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. Missing your deadline triggers a $250 penalty with no grace period and may result in LLC suspension or forfeiture under California Corporations Code § 17707.01.

Filing Requirements & Process

The Statement of Information (Form LLC-12) requires:

  • LLC name and Secretary of State file number
  • Principal business address and mailing address
  • Registered agent name and address
  • Names and titles of all managers or members
  • Type of business

File online via BizFile (fastest method) or by mail. The $20 fee is non-refundable. There is no grace period—missing your deadline triggers a $250 penalty immediately.

Contact the Secretary of State:

Critical Deadlines & Penalties

First Report: Due within 90 days of filing your Articles of Organization (Cal. Corp. Code § 17707.01).

Subsequent Reports: Due every 24 months during your original filing month. California offers no grace period.

Late Penalty: $250 per delinquent report, applied automatically with no opportunity to cure.

Consequences: The Secretary of State may suspend or forfeit your LLC for failure to file timely reports (Cal. Corp. Code §§ 17707.01–17707.06). Suspension affects your legal standing and ability to conduct business in California.

Reinstatement: If suspended, file all delinquent Statement of Information forms, pay all accumulated $250 penalties, and submit a revival request to both the Secretary of State and the California Franchise Tax Board. There is no reinstatement fee, but you must satisfy all back filing obligations.

Mark your calendar 90 days before your filing month deadline to avoid penalties and suspension.

This is general information, not legal advice.