Get 2010 Form 3522 -- LLC Tax Voucher - Ftb Ca

Look for Form 3522 and click the download link. All LLCs in California must file Form 3522 and pay the $800 Annual Franchise Tax every year, regardless of revenue or activity. Said another way, there's no way to avoid this fee. The first $800 payment is due the 15th day of the 4th month after your LLC is approved.

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.

The best way to avoid paying back-to-back $800 franchise tax is to not let your California LLC go into existence at the end of the year.

The best way to avoid paying back-to-back $800 franchise tax is to not let your California LLC go into existence at the end of the year.

Filing Fee: There is no fee for filing this Certificate of Dissolution (Form LLC-3).

When you do not pay your minimum LLC tax of $800 the FTB will charge you a penalty. Eventually, if you do not pay the tax your LLC will be suspended. The FTB will continue to charge you the $800 fee until the LLC is dissolved.

Make a payment online using Web Pay for Businesses. LLCs can make an immediate payment or schedule payments up to a year in advance. For more information, go to ftb.ca.gov/pay. If paying by Web Pay, do not file form FTB 3522.

You can pay the $800 annual tax with Limited Liability Company Tax Voucher (FTB 3522) by the 15th day of the 4th month after the beginning of the current tax year. You can estimate and pay the LLC fee with Estimated Fee for LLCs (FTB 3536) by the 15th day of the 6th month after the beginning of the current tax year.