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California requires all LLCs and corporations to file a Statement of Information with the Secretary of State on a regular schedule. Manay CPA prepares and files your Statement of Information before every deadline, keeping your California business in good standing.
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What Is a Statement of Information?
A Statement of Information is a periodic filing required by the California Secretary of State for every LLC and corporation registered or doing business in California. It confirms or updates the entity’s principal office address, registered agent, officer and manager information, and a brief description of the business’s activities. For California LLCs, the Statement of Information is due within 90 days of formation and then biennially — every two years — thereafter. For California corporations, it is due annually.
California is aggressive about enforcing Statement of Information requirements. Entities that fail to file on time are assessed a penalty and placed in suspended status by the Franchise Tax Board — a status that prevents the business from conducting most legal activities until the filing is completed and any outstanding penalties are paid. Manay CPA tracks every Statement of Information deadline for California clients and files before the deadline every cycle.
Steps
Initial Filing Coordination
For newly formed California entities, we manage the initial Statement of Information filing within the 90-day window required after formation, ensuring the entity’s initial compliance obligation is met before the first deadline passes.
Filing Calendar Setup
We add every subsequent Statement of Information deadline — biennial for LLCs, annual for corporations — to your compliance calendar and track it on an ongoing basis so no filing cycle is missed.
Statement Preparation
We prepare your Statement of Information with current, accurate information about the entity’s address, registered agent, officers, and business description, reviewing any changes since the prior filing and reflecting them in the current statement.
Submission & Confirmation
We submit your Statement of Information to the California Secretary of State electronically or by mail as required, pay the filing fee, and provide confirmation of receipt for your records.
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The Initial 90-Day Deadline Is Easy to Miss
Every LLC and corporation formed or registered in California must file its initial Statement of Information within 90 days of the date of its formation or registration. This initial filing requirement applies immediately — there is no grace period, and missing the 90-day window results in a penalty of $250 for LLCs and $250 for corporations.
Many newly formed California businesses miss this deadline because they are focused on launching operations and do not realize the filing is due within 90 days. Manay CPA schedules and manages the initial Statement of Information for every California client immediately after formation, so the first deadline is never missed.
California Suspensions Are Automatically Triggered by Non-Filing
When a California LLC or corporation fails to file its Statement of Information or fails to pay its franchise tax, the Franchise Tax Board places the entity in suspended status. A suspended California entity cannot legally conduct business — it cannot sue or be sued in California courts in its own name, cannot transfer real property, and may lose the right to use its business name.
Restoring a suspended California entity requires filing all delinquent Statements of Information, paying all outstanding penalties and franchise taxes, and filing a revival application with the Secretary of State. This process can take weeks and costs significantly more than simply maintaining timely compliance. Manay CPA prevents suspension by managing all California filings on time.
The Business Description Must Accurately Reflect Current Activities
The Statement of Information requires a brief description of the type of business the entity is conducting in California. While this description is short — typically one line — it should accurately reflect the entity’s current primary activity. If the business has significantly changed its operations since the last filing, the description should be updated to reflect the current business.
A description that does not match the entity’s actual activities can create inconsistencies in the state’s records that complicate future filings, license applications, or transactions that require verification of the entity’s California registration information.
Registered Agent Information Must Be Current at All Times
One of the most important pieces of information in the Statement of Information is the registered agent — the person or business designated to receive legal and government documents on behalf of the California entity. California requires the registered agent to have a physical street address in California and to be available during normal business hours.
If the registered agent information on file with the California Secretary of State is out of date, the entity may miss service of process on lawsuits filed against it in California — potentially resulting in a default judgment. The Statement of Information provides the opportunity to update this information periodically, and any change to the registered agent should be reported immediately through a separate filing rather than waiting for the next Statement of Information cycle.
Frequently Asked Questions about Statements of Information
When is the Statement of Information due for a California LLC?
The initial Statement of Information for a California LLC is due within 90 days of the date of formation or registration. After the initial filing, the Statement of Information is due biennially — every two years — during the calendar month that corresponds to the anniversary of the initial filing. California sends a reminder notice, but failure to receive the reminder does not excuse a late filing.
When is the Statement of Information due for a California corporation?
California corporations must file a Statement of Information annually, due within 90 days of formation and then every year on the anniversary of the initial filing. The annual filing fee for a corporation is $25. Manay CPA tracks and files California corporate Statements of Information on the correct annual schedule.
What is the penalty for filing a late Statement of Information in California?
California imposes a penalty of $250 for failure to file a Statement of Information on time. In addition, the Franchise Tax Board may place the entity in suspended status, which prevents it from legally conducting business in California until the delinquent filing is made and all penalties are paid.
Can I file the Statement of Information online?
Yes. California offers online filing for Statements of Information through the Secretary of State’s website. The online filing portal confirms submission immediately and provides a filing number for your records. Manay CPA files Statements of Information electronically for all California clients to ensure timely receipt and confirmation.
Does a foreign entity registered in California need to file a Statement of Information?
Yes. Every foreign corporation and foreign LLC that is registered to do business in California — including entities formed in other states that have registered in California — must file a Statement of Information on the same schedule as domestic California entities. The filing requirements are identical regardless of whether the entity was originally formed in California or in another state.
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