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Form a California LLC from abroad: the state filing fee, the annual cost, and who California suits.
The state filing fee in California is $70. California charges every LLC an $800 annual tax to the Franchise Tax Board, separate from the $20 biennial Statement of Information. California suits founders with a real California connection; most non-residents choose a lower-cost state instead. FenFile’s plan price is one-time, and your exact state fee is shown before you pay.
Verified figures only — sources at the foot of this page.
$70
$20 biennial Statement of Information, plus $800/yr state LLC tax
Required — first year included in FenFile plans
October 2026
The short version, in plain English.
We prepare and file your California formation documents and appoint your registered agent.
Every plan includes EIN application support for founders without an SSN.
Know your annual dates from day one, with reminders from our team.
Pick a plan, pay once, and let our team handle the rest.
Solo founders launching their first US company
one-time + state filing fee
Founders who need to get paid and bank in the US
one-time + state filing fee
Full launch with brand, website and support
one-time + state filing fee
Talk to a FenFile advisor — we’ll point you to the right one.
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Yes. LLC members do not need to be US citizens or residents, and no US visa or SSN is needed to form one.
It depends on the state’s current processing times. We confirm the expected timeline for your state before you pay.
For California: $20 biennial Statement of Information, plus $800/yr state LLC tax. Registered agent service renews yearly after the included first year.
Written by the FenFile team · Last reviewed October 2026. General information, not legal or tax advice.
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