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California law generally imposes a minimum franchise tax of $800 on every corporation incorporated, qualified to transact business, or doing business in California. A corporation that incorporates or qualifies to do business in California is exempt from paying the minimum franchise tax in its first taxable year.

Tax-Exempt Status. Aside from the above three exemptions, the only legitimate way to avoid paying the $800 franchise tax is to run a sole proprietorship, as they are not subject to the tax.

Penalty for Late Tax Returns Filing a late tax return is one of the most common reasons that a large number of taxpayers owe money to the FTB. Specifically, a taxpayer can incur late fees on an unfiled return the day after not filing their tax return.

Every LLC that is doing business or organized in California must pay an annual tax of $800. This yearly tax will be due, even if you are not conducting business, until you cancel your LLC. You have until the 15th day of the 4th month from the date you file with the SOS to pay your first-year annual tax.

Business Know-How To encourage business growth, the California legislature has waived formation fees for domestic and foreign LLCs, corporations, and limited partnerships. That means it's a great time to launch your California dream business.

If you filed your income tax return or paid your income taxes after the due date, you received a penalty. To avoid penalties in the future, file or pay by the due date.

California Franchise Tax is the annual tax for conducting business in California. For noncorporate entities, it is a flat fee of $800. For corporate entities, the fee is a minimum of $800. Failure to pay the franchise tax will result in a minimum penalty of 5% and a maximum penalty of 25% of the unpaid tax.

How do I pay the annual franchise tax? Go to .ftb.ca.gov/pay. Choose “Bank Account” Choose Web Pay Business or Web Pay Personal, depending on the entity type. Follow the prompts to provide the requested information and pay the tax.