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Instructions for Completing the Application to Register a Foreign Limited Liability Company (Form LLC5) To qualify a limited liability company (LLC) from another state or country to transact intrastate.

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How to fill out the CA LLC-5 online

This guide provides clear, step-by-step instructions on how to fill out the Application to Register a Foreign Limited Liability Company (Form LLC-5) online. The process is straightforward and aims to assist users of all experience levels.

Follow the steps to complete the CA LLC-5 form effectively.

  1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to access the LLC-5 form and open it in an editable format.
  2. In Item 1a, enter the exact name of the LLC as it appears on the attached Certificate of Good Standing. Ensure this name precisely matches to avoid any discrepancies.
  3. In Item 1b, if the LLC name does not comply with California laws, provide an alternate name for use in California that fulfills state requirements.
  4. In Item 2a, input the date your LLC was formed in the format MM/DD/YYYY, ensuring it aligns with the date on the Certificate of Good Standing.
  5. In Item 2b, specify the state, foreign country, or other place of origin where the LLC was formed, matching it with the Certificate of Good Standing.
  6. Complete Item 3a by entering the street address, city, state, and zip code of the LLC's Principal Executive Office, ensuring no abbreviations or P.O. Box numbers are used.
  7. If applicable, provide the California principal office address in Item 3b. If the mailing address is different, fill out Item 3c accordingly.
  8. In Item 4, designate an Agent for Service of Process by completing either 4a and 4b for an individual or 4c for a registered corporate agent. Be clear about which agent you are providing.
  9. Sign and print your name in Item 5, confirming you have the authority to submit the form on behalf of the LLC. Note that titles are not required.
  10. After completing the form, review it for accuracy, and save your changes. You can then download, print, or share the form as needed.

Start completing the CA LLC-5 online to register your foreign limited liability company in California today.

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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.

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.

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.

Due to the multitude of tax disadvantages that burden the California LLC, it is a very expensive means to operate a business. It is therefore typically in the owners best interest to form a corporation, rather than a LLC, unless the entity is being formed to hold real estate.

LLC Taxes in CaliforniaCalifornia LLCs must pay an annual $800 LLC tax. California LLC taxes are due by April 15th, just like federal taxes, and should be paid to the California Franchise Tax Board. You must pay this tax even if your LLC doesn't earn any income.

How long does it take to form an LLC in California? The state will approve your California LLC in 3-5 business days. Also, if you form your LLC during peak filing season (December through January), approval can take up to 6-7 business days. You can form your California LLC online or by mail.

To set up a single-member LLC in California, you have to pick a business name not in use, file a form with the California secretary of state and pay a $70 fee. You also have to pay an $800 tax every year, even if the business is not active, until the LLC is canceled.

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.

California LLC Fee The CA LLC fee is $85, payable to the secretary of state. In addition, a California LLC fee is also due for the statement of information, a document that must be submitted within 90 days of LLC formation and carries a filing cost of $20.

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Adoption
Bankruptcy
Contractors
Divorce
Home Sales
Employment
Identity Theft
Incorporation
Landlord Tenant
Living Trust
Name Change
Personal Planning
Small Business
Wills & Estates
Packages A-Z
Form Categories
Affidavits
Bankruptcy
Bill of Sale
Corporate - LLC
Divorce
Employment
Identity Theft
Internet Technology
Landlord Tenant
Living Wills
Name Change
Power of Attorney
Real Estate
Small Estates
Wills
All Forms
Forms A-Z
Form Library
Customer Service
Your Privacy Choices
Terms of Service
Privacy Notice
Legal Hub
Content Takedown Policy
Bug Bounty Program
About Us
Help Portal
Legal Resources
Blog
Affiliates
Contact Us
Delete My Account
Site Map
Industries
Forms in Spanish
Localized Forms
State-specific Forms
Forms Kit
Legal Guides
Real Estate Handbook
All Guides
Prepared for You
Notarize
Incorporation services
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For Consumers
For Small Business
For Attorneys
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US Legal Forms
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