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California Filing Portal
Government links, filing forms, fees, and compliance resources for California — all in one place.
California Government Resources
Secretary Of State
Official state filing authority
Business Entity Search
Look up registered businesses
UCC Search
Search UCC filings and liens
Corporate Statutes
State business laws and statutes
Banking Departments
State banking regulator
Insurance Departments
State insurance regulator
Revenue Departments
State tax authority
Filing Requirements & Fees
Annual Report Due
Anniversary
Franchise tax applies (from $800)
Processing Time
5-10 days
Expedited: 24 hours (+$350)
State Filing Fee
$70
Base formation fee
Filing Forms
146
Available forms
| Service | CLS Fee | State Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Agent | $100 | $0 | $100 |
| LLC Formation | $100 | $70 | $170 |
| Foreign Qualification | $100 | Varies | $100 + state fee |
| Annual Report | $50 | Varies | $50 + state fee |
| Good Standing | $50 | Varies | $50 + state fee |
Fees shown for LLC entities. Corporation and LP fees may vary. See full pricing
California Filing Forms
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CLS Fee Summary
Registered Agent$100/yr
LLC Formation$100 + $70 state fee
Annual Report$50
Good Standing$50
Content reference: CCP-35B0717C5584