Every California LLC is legally required to have a registered agent with a physical California street address. California requires a registered agent with a physical California address. Note: California LLCs face an $800 minimum franchise tax per year. Without one, the state can dissolve your LLC — and you could miss a lawsuit notice until it is too late. We provide compliant California registered agent service for $99/year.
Every LLC formed in California must maintain a registered agent — a person or company with a physical street address in California that is available during business hours to receive legal documents. This is not optional.
As a non-US resident, you cannot serve as your own registered agent because you do not have a physical California address. A professional registered agent service like Corpify US is the standard solution.
Tax note: $800 minimum franchise tax annually.
Yes. California law requires every LLC to maintain a registered agent with a physical California address. As a non-US resident, you cannot serve as your own agent. A professional registered agent service is required.
Annual reports are due Various. The filing fee is $800.
Yes. If you already have a California LLC with a different registered agent, we can file a Change of Registered Agent with the California Secretary of State to switch your agent to our service. The fee is $99 plus the state filing fee.
For new LLCs, the registered agent address is included in your Articles of Organization from day one. For existing LLCs switching agents, the change is typically processed within 3-5 days depending on California Secretary of State processing times.
If you do not yet have a California LLC, we can form one for you and include registered agent service from day one. Starting at $100 total.
Form a California LLC$99/year. Physical California address. Documents uploaded within 24 hours.