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Every business registered in California needs to 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.

Who Needs to File?

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

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

What Happens If You Don't File?

How to Stay Compliant

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

  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

What Information You'll Need to File

  • 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.

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