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California

Any state, same service, same price for our work

Start an LLC in California from anywhere in the world.

A California LLC formed for you within 48 hours, with a registered agent in California and your EIN from the IRS included.

State fee

$70

Processing

1–2 weeks

Each year

$800 franchise tax + statement of information $20

  • Articles of Organization filed with the California Secretary of State
  • Registered agent with a California street address, 12 months
  • EIN from the IRS, no SSN needed
  • Operating agreement and compliance calendar
  • Introduction to Mercury for a US business bank account

Your price

Our work, EIN application included$40
Registered agent, first year$45
California state filing fee$70
Total, once$155

The registered agent renews at $45 a year; nothing else recurs with us. The state asks: $800 franchise tax + statement of information $20.

Start in California

After you pay

What happens with your California LLC

Filed within 48 hours

We prepare and file your Articles of Organization with California, with the registered agent in place. The state typically takes 1–2 weeks.

EIN from the IRS

As soon as the state approves, your EIN application goes to the IRS. The EIN letter usually arrives within a few business days and lands on your order page.

Bank and bookkeeping

With your articles, EIN letter and operating agreement you apply at Mercury through our introduction. Add CORA and your bookkeeping is ready the same day.