Every business registered in California must file a Statement of Information. Think of it as your business's regular check-in with the state to confirm your important company details are up to date. Let's break down who needs to file and when.

Quick Summary

• All entities registered in California must file this report.
• The purpose is to confirm your important company details are up to date.
• Corporations file annually; LLCs file biennially (Every 2 years).

Who Needs to File?

• Corporations (Form SI-200)
• LLCs (Form LLC-12)
• Limited Partnerships and Limited Liability Partnerships (Form LP-2)

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When Do You Need to File?

For Corporations

• Initial filing: Within 90 days of registering
• Regular filing: Every year during your filing month
• Filing month: Based on when you registered your corporation

For LLCs

• Initial filing: Within 90 days of registering
• Regular filing: Every 2 years
• Filing month: Based on when you registered your LLC

Filing Deadlines Quick Guide

Corporation

• Initial Filing: Within 90 days of registration
• Regular Filing: During registration month
• Frequency: Annually

LLC

• Initial Filing: Within 90 days of registration
• Regular Filing: During registration month
• Frequency: Biennially (Every 2 years)

What Happens If You Don't File?

You will face penalties and risk losing your business's good standing if you fail to file the Statement of Information on time. Non-compliance can lead to fines, administrative dissolution, and the loss of your business's legal operating rights in California. Avoid these serious risks by tracking your deadlines carefully.

Key Takeaway: Failure to file on time can result in penalties and the loss of your business's legal good standing.

How to Stay Compliant

The easiest way to ensure you never miss a filing is to use Palm's business compliance platform. Palm will handle your compliance tasks:

1. Track your filing deadlines automatically
2. Send reminders before due dates
3. Help prepare your filing information
4. Submit your Statement of Information electronically
5. Store your filing history for future reference

Key Takeaway: Using Palm automates deadline tracking and document submission, ensuring you never miss a deadline.

What Information You'll Need to File

To complete the filing, you will need to provide the state with current information on the following:

• Business name and entity number
• Business addresses
• Officer/member information
• Registered agent information
• Type of business
• CEO information (for corporations)

Remember, keeping your Statement of Information current isn't just about avoiding penalties - it's about maintaining your business's good standing and protecting your rights as a business owner in California.

Need help staying on top of your filings? Contact Palm to automate your compliance requirements and never miss a deadline.

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