Starting a Business in California
LLC filing: $70 | Corp filing: $100 | Business-friendly score: 4.8/10
Business Environment at a Glance
4.8/10
Business-Friendly Score
1% - 13.3%
Income Tax
7.25%
State Sales Tax
$16.00
Minimum Wage
Business Filing Fees in California
| Item | Cost | Details |
|---|---|---|
| LLC Filing Fee | $70 | One-time, filed with Secretary of State |
| LLC Annual Fee | $800 | Due annually to maintain good standing |
| Corporation Filing Fee | $100 | One-time, Articles of Incorporation |
| Corporation Annual Fee | $800 | Annual report/franchise tax |
Tax Rates
| State Income Tax | 1% - 13.3% |
| Corporate Tax Rate | 8.84% |
| State Sales Tax | 7.25% |
| Max Local Sales Tax | 3.25% |
| Minimum Wage | $16.00/hr |
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California Special Requirements
- Annual $800 minimum franchise tax for LLCs and corporations
- CalOSHA workplace safety requirements
- Mandatory sexual harassment prevention training for employers with 5+ employees
- Stricter environmental regulations for food and manufacturing businesses
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The state filing fee for an LLC in California is $70. Licenses, insurance, equipment and rent usually cost far more: see the full picture for your business type and city.
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