CA LLC

California LLC Formation

The most popular choice for small businesses. Combines liability protection with tax flexibility.

$70 state fee
5 business days
Expert Support
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California LLC at a Glance

Filing Fee

$70

Timeline

5 business days

Annual Report

Based on registration date (Statement of Information)

Support

Expert Included

Get Started - $70 + service fee

Benefits

Benefits of a California LLC

Why business owners choose to form an LLC in California.

Limited personal liability protection

Pass-through taxation (no double taxation)

Flexible management structure

Less paperwork than corporations

Credibility with customers and vendors

Easy to add members or transfer ownership

Requirements

What You'll Need

Requirements to form a California LLC.

1
Choose a unique business name
2
Designate a registered agent
3
File Articles of Organization
4
Create an Operating Agreement
5
Obtain an EIN from the IRS
6
Open a business bank account

Process

How We Form Your LLC

Simple 4-step process. We handle everything for you.

1

Submit Your Information

Complete our simple online form with your business details.

2

We Prepare Documents

Our team prepares all required formation documents.

3

File with the State

We submit your documents to the state for processing.

4

Receive Your Documents

Get your approved formation documents and next steps.

Best For

LLC is Ideal For

A California LLC is perfect for these types of businesses.

Small business owners
Freelancers and consultants
Real estate investors
E-commerce businesses
International founders

Advantages

Why California?

Key advantages of forming your LLC in California.

Silicon Valley tech ecosystem

Access to top VC firms

Largest US consumer market

Premier talent pool

Strong brand recognition

Gateway to Pacific markets

Pricing

California Formation
Package

Everything you need to start your business, bundled together.

Complete Formation Package

LLC Formation Bundle

$448

+ state fee

LLC Formation
$199
Registered Agent (1 year)
$150
EIN Registration
$99
Operating AgreementIncluded
Free
California State Fee
$70
Total
$518
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Everything included in your package:

Name availability check
State filing preparation
Registered agent service
Operating Agreement / Bylaws
EIN registration
Compliance calendar
Document storage
Expert support
Ongoing Support

LLC Filings & Amendments

We handle all state filings and amendments throughout the lifecycle of your business. Available for California entities.

Ready to Form Your California LLC?

Join thousands of entrepreneurs who've successfully formed their California LLC with StartEase. State fee: $70. Timeline: 5 business days.