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The document is an application form for a Certificate of Revivor for a Limited Liability Company (LLC) in California, submitted to the Franchise Tax Board. It requests relief from suspension or forfeiture and requires details such as entity number, FEIN number, SOS number, and entity name. The form must be signed by authorized individuals associated with the entity.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open it in the editor.
Begin by entering the 'Entity Number' in the designated field. This number is crucial for identifying your LLC.
Next, input the 'FEIN Number' and 'SOS Number'. These identifiers are necessary for processing your application.
Fill in the 'Entity Name' and 'Address' fields accurately to ensure proper correspondence with the Franchise Tax Board.
In the section requesting relief from suspension or forfeiture, confirm that you have submitted all required payments and documents.
Provide your printed name, title, and signature at the bottom of the form. Ensure that you also include the date of signing.
Lastly, enter your daytime phone number for any follow-up communication regarding your application.

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Do you have to pay the $800 California LLC fee in 2025?

California LLCs are subject to the annual LLC tax. Beginning after January 1, 2024, Every LLC that is doing business or organized in California must pay an annual tax of $800. See the CA FTB LLC page for details.

Do you have to pay the $800 California LLC fee the first year 2025?

CA 568. California LLCs are subject to the annual LLC tax. Beginning after January 1, 2024, Every LLC that is doing business or organized in California must pay an annual tax of $800. See the CA FTB LLC page for details. This is shown on CA Form 568, line 3.

What does SOS suspended mean in California?

The SOS will suspend/forfeit your business for not filing the required Statement of Information. You can be suspended/forfeited by SOS and FTB at the same time. If the SOS suspends/forfeits your business, they may impose a $250 penalty that we collect.

How much does it cost to set up an LLC in California 2025?

California LLC Articles of Organization Filing Fee ($70) Starting an LLC costs $70 in California. This is the state fee for filing LLC formation paperwork called the California Articles of Organization. Youll file your LLCs Articles of Organization with the California Secretary of State.

How to unsuspend LLC in California?

To revive a California LLC, youll need to file your missed Statement of Information with the California Secretary of State and/or an Application for Certificate of Revivor with the California Franchise Tax Board. Youll also have to pay steep penalties.

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How much does it cost to reinstate an LLC in California?

If your California LLC was suspended by the Secretary of State, you need to pay a $20 filing fee and a $250 penalty to the Franchise Tax Board. If your California LLC was suspended by the Franchise Tax Board, you will need to pay different penalties and fines.

When to cancel CA LLC to avoid 2025 annual fee?

You should start dissolving your LLC before April 15th if you want to avoid paying the $800 tax for the following year. Heres how it works: If you stop doing business in March 2025, you need to file your final 2024 tax return by April 15, 2025, and then submit your dissolution paperwork by April 15, 2026.

Is California waiving LLC fees?

For a brief time period, California dropped its filing fees for starting a new limited liability company (LLC) and many other business entities. However, that free filing period only lasted until June 30, 2023. As of this writing, entrepreneurs once again have to pay $70 to file their Articles of Organization.