California LLC deadlines: Annual LLC tax and Statement of Information
Annual LLC tax
- Due
- The 15th day of the 4th month of the tax year - April 15 for calendar-year LLCs.
- First one
- First due in the formation year: the 15th day of the 4th month, counting the registration month as month 1.
- Fee
- $800 every year until you formally cancel the LLC, regardless of income.
- Frequency
- Annual
If it is late
5 percent of the unpaid tax plus 0.5 percent per month, plus interest. Unpaid tax leads to Franchise Tax Board suspension and loss of good standing.
Statement of Information
- Due
- The last day of your anniversary month, every 2 years; the filing window opens 6 months earlier.
- First one
- An initial statement is due within 90 days of formation; the biennial cycle then starts 2 years after formation.
- Fee
- $20
- Frequency
- Biennial
If it is late
Unfiled statements are referred to the Franchise Tax Board, which assesses a $250 penalty and can suspend the LLC until it files.
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