How much does it cost to form an LLC with TrueFormed?

TrueFormed's formation bundle is $89 and includes state filing, EIN, Operating Agreement, and your first year of Registered Agent service. You also pay the state filing fee (typically $50-$500) at cost.

What does the $89 formation bundle include?

State formation filing, EIN (Tax ID) from the IRS, a customized Operating Agreement, first year of Registered Agent service, document vault with state-stamped filings, and deadline tracking for your annual report.

How much is Registered Agent after Year 1?

Year 2 and beyond, Registered Agent is $99/year. That covers mail scanning, compliance calendar, document vault, and support. ZenBusiness charges $199/year; LegalZoom charges $249/year for the same service.

How is TrueFormed cheaper than ZenBusiness or LegalZoom?

Every formation site relies on a national registered agent network to do the actual filing work — most mark those wholesale rates up 3-5x. TrueFormed pools customer filings to qualify for wholesale pricing and passes the rate straight through. Same filings, same underlying network, at a fraction of the retail price.

Annual Report Filing in California (2026) — Deadlines, Fees & How to File

What is the California annual report?

The annual report is a filing required by the California Secretary of Stateto confirm your LLC's current information — registered agent, principal address, and members or managers. It's not a financial report or tax return. Think of it as a simple check-in that says "yes, this business still exists and here's our current info."

Step 1: Know your deadline

In California, your annual report is due 15th day of 4th month after formation, then April 15 annually. Missing this deadline can result in late fees and, eventually, administrative dissolution of your LLC. The Secretary of State will not send you a reminder in most cases.

Step 2: Gather your LLC information

Before you start, have the following ready:

Your LLC's legal name and any DBAs
Principal office address
Registered agent name and address in California
Names and addresses of all members or managers
Your filing entity number (from your original Articles of Organization)

Step 3: File online at the Secretary of State portal

Visit the California Secretary of State filing portal at bizfileonline.sos.ca.gov. Search for your LLC, select the annual report option, confirm or update your information, and pay the $800 filing fee.

Step 4: Save your confirmation

After filing, download or print the confirmation. Set a calendar reminder for next year's deadline so you don't forget.

What happens if you miss the deadline?

If you fail to file your annual report in California, your LLC can face:

Late fees — most states add a penalty for late filings
Loss of good standing — you may not be able to get loans, contracts, or licenses
Administrative dissolution — the Secretary of State can involuntarily dissolve your LLC, meaning you lose liability protection

Reinstatement after dissolution is possible in most cases but costs more than just filing on time.

California tax notes

Mandatory $800/year minimum franchise tax regardless of income. Additional fee if revenue exceeds $250K ($900-$11,790). Biennial $20 Statement of Information also required.

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Annual report state fee	$800
TrueFormed filing service (optional)	$99 per filing
Late fee if you miss the deadline	Varies (+ risk of dissolution)
Total cost to stay compliant	$800/yr

Annual Report Filing in California

California Annual Report Cost Summary