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Once you form a business entity in California, you are required to file an initial Statement of Information within 90 days of submitting your formation paperwork. After, you’ll be required to file subsequent statements annually or biennially, depending on the type of entity you own. Failure to file will result in hefty fines, penalties, and the loss of your authority to conduct business within the state.

When you hire us for business formation or registered agent service, we’ll ensure all your Statements of Information are filed accurately and on time for ZERO upfront fees. Focus on your business while we take care of the paperwork. If you’d rather file yourself, keep reading to learn more.

California LLC Statement of Information

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.

What Information is Listed for LLCs?

LLC Name
12-Digit Secretary of State Filing Number
Business Address (Street and Mailing)
Managers or Members
Agent for Service of Process (California Registered Agent)
Type of Business
Chief Executive Officer

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 Information

A 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?

Name of the Corporation
California Corporate Number
Business Street and Mailing Addresses
Officer Names and Addresses
Director Names and Addresses
Agent for Service of Process (California Registered Agent)
Type of Business

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.

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If you’re concerned about forgetting to file your annual or biennial Statement of Information or don’t want to deal with the hassle, sign up for our California registered agent service or business formation. For just $100 plus state fees, we’ll file your annual or biennial Statement of Information on your behalf. Let our team of experts handle the pesky paperwork so you can focus on running your business. You’ll pay ZERO upfront fees. If you’d rather file yourself, you can easily cancel this service inside your secure account.