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Corporation Filing Fees in California

In California, articles of incorporation for a general stock corporation cost $100 to file and the Statement of Information costs $25, filed every year.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

California at a glance

Articles of incorporation fee
$100
Annual report fee
$25
Report frequency
Every year (Statement of Information)
Due within 90 days of initial registration and every year after that.

Sources

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The rules in California

How much does it cost to file articles of incorporation in California?

Articles of incorporation fee in California: $100.

What is the annual report fee for a corporation in California?

Annual report fee in California: $25.

How often does a corporation in California have to file a report with the state?

Report frequency in California: Every year (Statement of Information). Due within 90 days of initial registration and every year after that.

Where do the California corporation filing fees come from?

The rules above come from Corporations, California Domestic forms and fees (California Secretary of State) and Corporations, Statement of Information forms (California Secretary of State). Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

What this means in practice

Check the filing office's current fee schedule before you file. Fees are set by statute but can change, and some offices add separate charges for expedited processing, certified copies, name reservations, or paying by card.

Note the report due date when the corporation is formed. Missing a periodic report can lead to late fees, loss of good standing, and eventually administrative dissolution, which can affect contracts and lawsuits.

The formation fee is only one part of the cost. Franchise or privilege taxes, publication requirements, and local business licenses are often separate, so budget for them as well.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.