# CaliforniaFilings.com

> Private filing service offering California LLC formation with privacy for $499 (3 to 5 business days) or $625 next business day, which includes registered agent service and an address so the owner's address does not show on state public records. Also prepares and files California LLC and corporation formation documents with the California Secretary of State, with next-business-day filing (order by 12:00 noon Pacific Time), same-day filing by phone, an LLC with privacy option, and registration of out-of-state companies in California. Owned by Blazing Star LLC. 25 years of experience. Not a law firm, not a CPA firm, and not affiliated with the California Secretary of State.

Phone: 310-980-4455
Email: Team@CaliforniaFilings.com
Service area: California (clients anywhere)

## Key facts
- Next business day: orders received by 12:00 noon PT on a business day are filed that day with the state's 24-hour expedited service and are eligible for approval the next business day. Approval is controlled by the Secretary of State.
- Same day: by phone. The state's same-day service requires receipt by 9:30 a.m. and has a $750 state fee.
- LLC with privacy: the owner's name and address are not shown on the public state filings; ownership is documented in the private Operating Agreement and organizational minutes appointing the owner as manager. Available for LLCs only, because California corporations must list officers and directors publicly.
- First year of registered agent service included; $75 per year after.
- State-certified documents are emailed upon receipt as evidence of filing.

## Prices
- California LLC with privacy, 3 to 5 business days: $499. Price includes the $70 state filing fee.
- California LLC formation with privacy in 24-hrs, next business day: $625. Price includes the $70 state filing fee and $350 state 24-hour expedite fee.
- California LLC without privacy, 3 to 5 business days: $299. Price includes the $70 state filing fee.
- California Corporation formation in 24-hrs, next business day: $625. Price includes the $100 state filing fee and $350 state 24-hour expedite fee.
- California Corporation formation, 3 to 5 business days: $299. Price includes the $100 state filing fee.
- Register an out-of-state LLC in California in 24-hrs, next business day: $625. Price includes the $70 state filing fee and $350 state 24-hour expedite fee.
- Register an out-of-state Corporation in California in 24-hrs, next business day: $625. Price includes the $100 state filing fee and $350 state 24-hour expedite fee.
- Register an out-of-state LLC with privacy in 24-hrs, next business day: $825. Price includes the $70 state filing fee and $350 state 24-hour expedite fee.

## Guides
- [California LLC formation](https://californiafilings.com/california-llc/): how to form an LLC in California.
- [California corporation formation](https://californiafilings.com/california-corporation/)
- [Private LLC in California](https://californiafilings.com/private-llc-california/): why privacy matters and how it works.
- [Register an out-of-state company](https://californiafilings.com/foreign-qualification-california/)
- [California LLC cost](https://californiafilings.com/california-llc-cost/): state fees and the $800 annual tax.
- [How long it takes](https://californiafilings.com/how-long-to-form-llc-california/)
- [$800 California franchise tax](https://californiafilings.com/california-franchise-tax/): due dates and how to pay.
- [Statement of Information](https://californiafilings.com/statement-of-information-california/)
- [Registered agent in California](https://californiafilings.com/registered-agent-california/)
- [LLC vs. corporation in California](https://californiafilings.com/llc-vs-corporation-california/)
- [FAQ](https://californiafilings.com/faq/)

## California facts (reviewed October 18, 2026)
- LLC Articles of Organization (Form LLC-1): $70. Corporation Articles of Incorporation: $100.
- Foreign LLC (Form LLC-5): $70. Foreign corporation Statement and Designation: $100. Both need a home-state certificate of good standing issued within 6 months.
- State expedite: 24-hour $350; same-day $750. Kept by the state even if rejected.
- Statement of Information within 90 days: LLC $20 every 2 years; corporation $25 every year.
- $800 minimum annual tax to the Franchise Tax Board. LLC first payment due the 15th day of the 4th month after formation (Form FTB 3522). Corporations are not charged the minimum in their first tax year.