California Annual Report Filing 2022
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What is an Annual Report Filing?
An annual report filing is a process of updating your company records with California state authorities on a yearly basis. Business entities such as corporations, LLCs, and partnerships must submit an annual report in every state that they are registered to do business. Failing to file annual reports with the California secretary of state’s business division may lead to late fees and penalties, the loss of ‘good standing’ and active status, and consequent administrative dissolution of your entity and business name. Depending on the type of entity and state of formation, incorporation, or qualification—you may have to pay an annual report filing fee with different deadlines to submit your paperwork, online or by mail. A California annual report filing, like incorporation, is a legal procedure done best with the help of business formation attorneys. Let the professionals at Spiegel & Utrera, P.A. perform your annual report filings in California accurately and on time.
California Annual Report Filing Requirements
Requirements for business annual report filings vary in California per entity but may include:
- Filing in every state that you formed, incorporated or qualified your business entity.
- Updating basic business information such as the name, principal office address, registered agent info, and details regarding all directors, officers, managers, or members.
- Providing financial information.
- Restatement of the company’s mission, values, or objectives.
- Annual report filing fee.
- State-specific filing requirements and deadlines.
Importance of Annual Reports in California
Annual report filings are necessary to maintain good standing with California authorities and prevent corporate dissolution but may also be essential in several business matters:
- Clients seeking a stable supplier may look into your company’s annual reports to verify good standing and active status.
- Investors may read through your annual report filings to determine whether or not to invest in your business.
- Employees may look into your annual reports to forecast the security of employment by your business.
What does an annual report filing include?
The contents within an annual report filing vary in California per type of business entity but commonly include the following pieces of information:
- Entity Name
- Type of Entity
- State of Formation or Incorporation
- Year of Formation or Incorporation
- Federal Employer Identification Number
- Principal Place of Business Address
- Mailing Address
- E-Mail Address
- Registered Agent Information
- Officers and Directors or Members and Managers
California Annual Report Due Dates
Annual report filing due dates for California and type of business entity are outlined below. If you can’t find the information you’re looking for or if you have any questions, please feel free to call our office during regular business hours at (800) 603-3900 or submit your details on the Immediate Assistance Form on this page.
California Annual Report Filings
| CORPORATION | |
|---|---|
| Filing: | Deadline: |
| Corporation Franchise Tax | Due the 15th day of the 3rd month for the previous year’s tax year, or March 15th for calendar year filing. |
| Initial Statement of Information | Within 90 days after filing the Articles of Incorporation. |
| Annual Statement of Information | Annually by the last day of the anniversary month of the initial formation date. |
| LLC | |
| Filing: | Deadline: |
| LLC Franchise Tax Return | First annual tax payment is due on the 15th day of the 4th month after the filing date. Each year’s subsequent filing is due on the 15th day of the 4th month of the end of the tax year, or April 15th for calendar year filing. |
| Initial Statement of Information | Within 90 days after filing the Articles of Organization. |
| LLC Biennial Report | Due every other year by the last day of the anniversary month of the initial formation date. |
| Partnership | |
| Filing: | Deadline: |
| Annual Report | Not required. |