Form Your California LLC

California requires all LLCs to pay a minimum annual franchise tax, regardless of income. This is due by the 15th day of the 4th month after formation, then annually. Our annual compliance, $299/year or included with Managed LLC ($149/month), covers your franchise tax filing, Statement of Information, deadline tracking, and good standing maintenance.

If you live in California or have significant business operations there, you'll likely need to register in California anyway (as a foreign LLC). In that case, forming in California simplifies compliance. For online businesses without California presence, Wyoming may be more cost-effective.

Yes. California law requires LLCs to have an operating agreement. It can be oral or written, but we strongly recommend a written agreement. Our package includes guidance on operating agreements.

California LLCs must file a Statement of Information within 90 days of formation, then biennially. This reports basic information about your LLC. Our annual compliance service handles this filing along with your franchise tax, so you never miss a deadline.

Managed LLC is a fully-managed ongoing bundle covering registered agent, EIN assistance, operating agreement, business bank account setup, bookkeeping, state annual reports, and federal tax filing. Formation is separate: a one-time $399 with all state and government fees included. You can also choose ongoing services a la carte, with annual compliance from $99/year.

No. Non-US citizens and non-residents can form an LLC in any US state. You do not need a Social Security Number (SSN), US address, or US visa. We specialize in helping international entrepreneurs form US LLCs and have served founders from over 150 countries.

Standard processing typically takes 3-7 business days depending on the state. We begin processing your LLC immediately after you complete our questionnaire. You can track progress through your dashboard, and we notify you at each step.

A registered agent is a person or company that receives official legal and tax documents on behalf of your LLC. Every state requires LLCs to have a registered agent with a physical address in that state. Our registered agent service is $99/year, or included with Managed LLC ($149/month).

Yes. Bank account setup assistance is included in our package. We help you open an account with Mercury, Relay, or other providers that work with non-resident founders. The process is 100% remote, with no need to visit the US.

Ongoing services are available a la carte: registered agent ($99/year), annual report ($299/year, including state filings, deadline tracking, and good standing maintenance), bookkeeping by transaction volume, and federal tax filing by revenue. Or get everything in one fully-managed bundle with Managed LLC ($149/month). We send reminders before all deadlines and handle all filings on your behalf.