California Statement of Information Filing Instructions
Select a state to view detailed information about filing the annual report for that state:
How to file your California Annual Report and California Biennial report:
California calls these an annual Statement of Information and a biennial Statement of Information.
A domestic California corporation statement of information is called a : SI-200 C (SI-200 N/C if no changes).
California Foreign corporations file a: SI-350.
California domestic or foreign LLC's file a: LLC-12 (LLC-12R if no changes).
You can e-file or download the forms online. We recommend you do the online process, as the State takes FOREVER to process the mailed in statements. The online process is filed immediately, and there are some pretty hefty late fees.
When is the California Annual Report amd the California Biennial Report for LLC's due?
You can file the annual reports 5 months prior to the filing month. The report is due by the end of the month you make the filing in.California LLC's, foreign California LLC's registered to do business in CA, and domestic California corporations are required to file an initial report (California Statement of information) within 90 days of your filing. Typically, you will get this mailed back to you with your completed file stamped "filing".
Foreign corporations are not required to file an initial statement of information. They just have to file their first annual statement of information by the end of the anniversary month they initially qualified to do business in CA.
LLC's file biennial reports. These are due by the last day of the month biennially.
Corporations must file every year. They are also due by the last day of the month, only annually.
What is the cost to file the California annual report?
Corporations: $25.00LLC's: $20.00
Late fees?
Do you have to ask? It's California!! $250.00!!
Payment options?
Visa or MasterCard online and check if by mail.
How do I get notified?
You won't get a reminder, but your'll get a nice blue letter if you're getting close to being late (sent to the mailing address on record).
Who can file California annual reports?
Anyone with authority.
Are original signatures needed?
No.
Is an original report needed?
No.You can file and pay or download the forms online now at the California website:
http://www.sos.ca.gov/business/be/statements.htm
When you use Northwest Registered Agent, LLC as your registered agent, you'll get timely reminders to file your annual registration. You won't have to worry about missing your deadlines. You receive an online login and you'll see when your registration is due for every State you're doing business in. You'll also receive multiple reminder emails to file your annual registration on time.
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