Form a Business in California

By LLCbyState Editorial Team · Editorial Team

Everything you need to form and maintain an LLC, Corporation, S-Corp, or DBA in California. Filing fees and ongoing requirements are current for 2026.

California at a glance

LLC filing fee$70

Corporation filing fee$100

DBA fee$26

Annual report$20 biennial

Franchise tax$800 minimum annual

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