LLC Formation Services
https://www.nevadaresidentagent.com/ not tried yet, so not recommended
Our Registered Agent services come with an address in Reno, NV.
Once enrolled, click Services in your account to receive the full address.
We do allow clients to use our address to keep theirs private on the state record.
However, since we don't have a full mail service, there are some limitations:
- We upload state notices and legal documents to your account for free.
- We will upload the first 5 regular documents per service year for free.
- Additional ones are still uploaded but there is a $15 fee each to access them.
- If you need an original mailed to you, it must be requested within 60 days of us receiving it.
- After 60 days, we securely shred originals and the digital copy remains in your account for life.
- Shipping & handling fees will apply for documents to be mailed.
Fees, Agent, and Deadlines
Tax Filing
CA State Tax ($800 yearly)
- The minimum annual tax is $800, which you may have already paid last year using Form FTB 3522.
- Additionally, if your LLC will make more than $250,000, you will have to pay a fee. LLCs must estimate and pay the fee by the 15th day of the sixth month of the current taxable year.
- If the total California income rounded to the nearest whole dollar is between $250,000 and $499,999, the fee is $900.
- For income between $500,000 and $999,999, the fee is $2,500.
- For income between $1,000,000 and $4,999,999, the fee is $6,000.
- For income of $5,000,000 or more, the fee is $11,790.
To Qualify for the 20% Pass-Through Deduction
This deduction, which is in effect from 2018 through 2025, allows owners of pass-through business entities to deduct for income tax purposes up to 20% of the net income their businesses earn.
California Limited Liability Company Return of Income - (FTB 568) due by March 15
Every limited liability company formed or registered to do business in (or doing business in) the State of California that is classified as a partnership, or as a single-member LLC owned by a pass-through entity (partnership, S corporation, or LLC classified as a partnership), must file a California Limited Liability Company Return of Income with the Franchise Tax Board annually for the prior taxable year.
Legal Zoom Agent ($249 yearly)
- LegalZoom's Registered Agent Service starts when your filing documents are submitted to the state. At that time, your card will automatically be charged $249. The service renews automatically each year and is billed to your card. The renewal rate is subject to change. You may cancel online or by calling us at (844) 962-7490.
- Filing Fee is $139
Statement of Information
Every California and registered foreign limited liability company must file a Statement of Information with the Secretary of State, within 90days after the filing of its original Articles of Organization or Application for Registration, and every two years thereafter during a specific 6-month filing period based on the original file date, as described in the chart below.
BizFile Online
bizfile Online is the California Secretary of State’s
new platform for online business filings and orders. You will need to create an Okta account to access the portal to file initial filings, amendments, Statements of Information, and to order certificates online.To cancel a LLC
Certificate of Cancellation (
Form LLC-4/7)- If you have obtained the unanimous of consent of all LLC members
Certificate of Cancellation (
Form LLC-4/7) plus a Certificate of Dissolution (Form LLC-3)- If you have not obtained the unanimous consent of all LLC members