How Much Does it COST to Start a California LLC and California LLC Annual Fees

What does it cost to start an LLC in California? Starting a California LLC can be a great choice for your business, but what fees and expenses should you expect with registering an LLC and keeping your LLC compliant?



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[jinhomui]

Thank you so much for sharing this information. Most videos gate keep all these steps.

[george-st-george]

great information for all in California is always !!!

[TailspinMedia]

the amount of hoops and paperwork required to do simple business is so ridiculous. but alas, have to do it smh.

[MirIsForTheChildren]

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I am working on starting a business and I have a question.... I am currently living out of state but plan to return to CA in Summer 2025. I would like to start by business online (its retail) and eventually graduate to a brick and mortar store. Can I, and SHOULD I file my LLC in California from here in Iowa or should I file it in Iowa?

[gyvmuvb]

Is buying a machine part of start up costs and can I use it as a write off if I make the purchase before forming an llc?

[Da_Crow]

great info!!! getting us prepped to start our LLC
We have a couple of questions:
1) How is the $800 paid? directly to IRS or during tax season?
2) if we do home address, can we use office space in home for tax filing?

[JohnSmith-cfho]

Hello
Thank you for the information.
Does a contractor need a local business license in ever city and county they are doing work in ? California
Thank you

[KhunshanAhmad]

When the 800 usd tax is due if llc is formed in march 2024?

[marcusthompson]

Hi, I started an LLC in Jan of 2023, is CA waiving the 2023 $800 fee? or do I need to pay that for 2023? My tax preparer did not mention that it was waived.

[Pacifictheory]

I'm confused on if you get a virtual office first or file the llc first? If you file the llc it ask for your address. When you try to create a virtual office, it ask you for your business name.

[wgmeyer]

What if I want sole prop. do I need to pay 800/year moving forward? I use market place so the tax are collected from ebay. thank you for helping and you explain well. 2nd Q: can I back date my business registration? I started in feb 2023 and didn't realized ebay will be sending me a 1099 for $600 or more. I only made less than $1000 (after fees) probably $400.

[suganyagautam]

what is the cost of filing and how often should we file - yearly or once in two years

[Kibinishi]

If I have a body car shop in a City, do I still need to get a state license with the website you provided? Or do I contact the City for their license?

[TheRealCarloStefan]

What if your business fails? How do you cancel your LLC? Is it difficult

[hpannu]

What is 800$ fees. Is it waived this year or next

[h.h.]

Thanks! Can state agent’s address be used to create the LLC?