LLC annual report · California
The California answer in plain words, from the state's own filing pages. Rules checked October 2026.
| Does an annual report exist? | Yes — Statement of Information (Form LLC-12) |
|---|---|
| Report name | Statement of Information (Form LLC-12) |
| Deadline / window | First SOI due within 90 days of formation, then every 2 years in the 6-month window ending at the end of the formation month. This is NOT the $800 annual LLC tax — that separate tax is paid to the Franchise Tax Board (Form 3522, due 15th day of 4th month after formation / annually). |
| Filing fee | $20 |
| Late fee | $250 penalty for a late Statement of Information, assessed through the Franchise Tax Board. The separate $800 annual LLC tax paid to the Franchise Tax Board is not the report fee. |
| If you miss it | Failure to file SOI: Secretary of State may suspend / FTB suspension follows for tax failures; entity loses good standing. |
| Where to file | Online only: bizfile Online (bizfileOnline.sos.ca.gov) — CA SoS states LLC SOI submissions are online only. |
Source: California Secretary of State, LLC forms & fees page (sos.ca.gov/business-programs) — SOI every 2 years, $20, online only — verified Oct 2026; Corp. Code 17702.09 Rules checked October 2026. Deadlines and fees can change — confirm on the state's filing page before you pay.