The California Secretary of State is making several advancements with their website. Their goal is to make the website user friendly and allow more services online. For years Corporations were the only entities that could file the Statement of Information online. All of that has changed! Now you can complete your LLC Statement of Information filing online with a few clicks. What you can view online when searching for a business has also changed. Your private information is now available for the world to see.
What You Need to Know
An LLC Statement of Information filing is due within 90 days of forming your LLC.
After that, an LLC Statement of Information filing is still due every other year in the month you were formed. If the LLC was formed in April of an odd numbered year, the LLC Statement of Information filing is due in April of every odd year after that.
Previously filed Statements of Information are available online. The Secretary of State is keeping the last two Statements of Information. If you filed a “No Change” then they will keep that filing and the last complete Statement of Information.
Are You Behind on Filing?
If you are behind on your LLC Statement of Information Filing click here to get it filed today. A plain copy of the document can be emailed to you. If you need a certified copy of the document call us at 916-480-1225. We can request a certified copy of the Statement of Information for you. If you need the document processed with a 24-hour turnaround we can still handle the filing for you.
The Franchise Tax Board is currently assessing $250 penalties for not filing your LLC Statement of Information filing when it’s due. With the advances in the Secretary of State’s website they are able to see who has not filed their LLC Statement of Information filing and assess penalties much faster.
If you have changed locations, changed members or managers, changed Agent for Service of Process or changed industries you need to file a Statement of Information to update the records at the California Secretary of State.
Other Improvements on the California Secretary of State’s Website
The California Secretary of State has made other improvements to their websites. LLC Statement of Information filing online is just the most recent development. They now allow you to view formation documents, past LLC Statement of Information filings, Amendments and Dissolutions.
If you need any assistance with your LLC Statement of Information filing just give us a call. Our experts are ready to serve you and make the process as easy as possible.
