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Annual LLC Renewal
$175.00/filing
$20.00 state fee · $155.00 service
- We track the deadline every year
- Filed in your state's portal, not a form
- Stamped confirmation emailed to you
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Annual filings in California,
on autopilot
California Secretary of State requires an annual filing — april 15 biennially (every two years from formation date). We track the deadline, prepare the paperwork, and file it for you. Every year, automatically.
California at a glance
What California actually requires
- Filing agency
- California Secretary of State
- Annual deadline
- April 15 biennially (every two years from formation date)
- If you miss it
- $250 late fee. Failure to file can trigger FTB suspension, blocking the LLC from transacting business.
- Our turnaround
- 5–7 business days once you've placed the order.
California LLCs file a Statement of Information every two years. The separate $800 minimum franchise tax is paid to the FTB — we handle the report, not the tax.
California pricing
Filing services. Flat fees.
State fees are shown separately from our service fee so you always know exactly where every dollar goes.
Issued by California
Compliance proof
Certificate of Compliance / Fact
$90.00/filing
$0.00 state fee · $90.00 service
- Official certificate from the state
- Delivered as a stamped PDF
- Use for banks, leases, and renewals
Stay compliant in California
Two add-ons that keep your LLC on track
Instant-download tools tailored to California. Pair them with your annual filing or grab them separately.
Hiring or already hired
California Labor Law Posters
Federal + California workplace notices in one printable PDF. Print, post, done — no $200/yr poster subscription.
- Federal posters (OSHA, FLSA, FMLA, EEO, EPPA, USERRA)
- California minimum-wage and workers' comp notices
- California unemployment insurance + anti-discrimination
- Printable, current-year PDF
- Free re-download if posters update
$97.00
one-time · instant download
Never miss a deadline
California Compliance Calendar
Every California deadline in one PDF + .ics import. Drops into your calendar so you stop chasing dates.
- Annual report due date and filing window
- Franchise / privilege tax dates (where applicable)
- Registered agent renewal reminders
- BOI federal reporting deadlines
- Estimated tax payment dates
$37.00
one-time · instant download
California FAQ
California filings, answered
When is my California annual report actually due?
April 15 biennially (every two years from formation date). Once you give Stayfiled your formation date, we save it and file ahead of the deadline every year automatically — so this becomes the last time you'll need to look up the date.
What happens if I miss the California deadline?
$250 late fee. Failure to file can trigger FTB suspension, blocking the LLC from transacting business. Stayfiled files well ahead of the deadline. If we ever miss it through our error, we refund the service fee — that's the deal.
Do I still need a registered agent in California?
Yes — every California LLC must keep a registered agent on file with the state. That's separate from us. Stayfiled prepares and files the annual paperwork; your registered agent receives legal mail. Many customers run both for full coverage.
How fast can you file my California report?
5–7 business days once you've placed the order. Once the state accepts the filing, you'll get a confirmation email with the stamped document attached.
What if the California Secretary of State rejects my filing?
We re-file at no additional service charge until it's accepted. The state's filing fee is non-refundable on their end, but our work isn't done until your filing is on the public record.
Will Stayfiled remind me next year?
Yes — that's the whole point. After your first filing we save your business details and email you 60 days before next year's California deadline with a one-click re-order link.
Filing in multiple states?
One calendar. Every state. Zero late notices.
Stayfiled keeps every LLC you own on a single deadline calendar — across all 36 states we support today.