LLC Cost in California: Full Fee Breakdown
Complete cost breakdown for forming an LLC or C-Corp in California. All fees verified from the California Secretary of State as of August 2026.
How much does an LLC cost in California?
An LLC in California costs $178 in the first year through Lovie: $70 state filing fee paid to California, $29 one time Lovie formation fee, and $79/yr for a registered agent. There are no hidden fees or subscriptions.
- State filing fee: $70 (paid directly to California Secretary of State)
- Lovie platform fee: $29 one time (includes AI guided formation, operating agreement, EIN)
- Registered agent: $79/yr (required in California, includes digital mail scanning)
LLC Formation Cost Breakdown
State Filing Fees (paid to California)
LLC Articles of Organization$70
Annual Report$25/yr
Expedited Processing (optional)+$350
Lovie Platform Fees
Formation Filing$29
Registered Agent$79/yr
EIN ApplicationIncluded
Operating AgreementIncluded
Compliance AlertsIncluded
Total First Year (LLC)$178
Renewal: $104/yr (registered agent + annual report)
C-Corp Formation in California
C-Corp filing fee$100
Total first year (C-Corp)$208
Processing Time
Standard processing in California: 5 business days. Expedited available for +$350.
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