California secretary of state statement of information form

Form SI-100, Statement of Information, is a one-page informational form filed with the California Secretary of State that provides information about addresses, corporate officers and corporate filing agents. Every domestic nonprofit organization must file a Statement of Information with the Secretary of State every other year and while California stock, cooperative, credit union, and qualified out-of-state corporations must file every year.

When to File

An initial statement of information form must be filed within 90 days after the organization files its Articles of Incorporation. After filing this initial statement, a Statement of Information is due every other year or every year for specified corporations. The Secretary of State sends a “postcard” reminder to the business entity approximately three months prior to the date its filing is due. If the business entity fails to file the required Statement of Information, it is provided a notice of delinquency and an additional 60 days in which to file. Often, organizations inadvertently miss the deadline for filing Form SI-100, which varies. The filing period is based on the month in which the organization’s Articles of Incorporation were originally filed. The filing period includes that month and the immediately preceding five months.

For example, if an organization incorporated on January 1, 2022, the initial the Statement of Information Filing Period is April 1 and the organization’s next filing must be made by the first day of August 2023 through the last day of January 2024.

How to File

Form SI-100 Statement of Information can be filed online at https://www.sos.ca.gov/business-programs/bizfile/file-online/.  The form can be only completed by a corporate attorney or by the organization itself.

Filing Fees

There is a $20 filing fee that accompanies Form SI-100. This fee can be paid electronically at bizfileOnline.sos.ca.gov at the time the form is completed.

Penalties and Other Consequences

Failure to timely file form SI-100 Statement of Information will result in penalties assessed by the California Secretary of State. In addition, repeatedly neglecting to file this form could result in suspension by the Secretary of State and possibly revocation by the California Franchise Tax Board of the organization’s tax-exempt status.

Requesting a Penalty Waiver

If the statement of information is late, a request to waive the penalty for failure to file the Statement of Information can be submitted in writing to:

Secretary of State, Statement of Information Unit –
Attention: Statement of Information Penalties
P.O. Box 944230
Sacramento, CA 94244–2300

or you may submit a request online at Email Penalty Waivers. The waiver request must include an explanation of the reasonable cause or unusual circumstance supporting the business entity’s failure to file the required Statement of Information timely. Per statute, failing to receive a reminder notice to file does not excuse an entity from filing the required statement.  If a current statement has not been filed, a Statement of Information must be filed online at https://bizfileonline.sos.ca.gov before the waiver request will be considered.

We are Here to Help

We recommend that you calendar the due date for the SI-100 filing and assign a person at your organization to filing each period. If your organization has any questions about filing form SI-100 or if your organization has been assessed a penalty, suspended, or had their exempt status revoked, don’t hesitate to call our office.

To keep your California LLC or corporation in good standing with the Secretary of State, you’ll need to file a Statement of Information form either every year or every other year, depending on your business type.

If you don’t file your Statement of Information, the California Secretary of State will charge steep penalties and potentially even forfeit or suspend your right to do business. So, it’s important to stay on top of this requirement.

California Statement of Information FAQs

How do I file a Statement of Information?

The California Statement of Information can be filed online, by mail, or in person. To find the form, you’ll need to search the California Secretary of State’s Business Programs website for your business.

  • California LLCs can file online by clicking “LLC Statements of Information File Online” and following the directions.
  • California corporations can file online by clicking “Corporation Statements of Information File Online” and following directions.
  • To file by paper or in person, both LLCs and corporations can find the appropriate Statement of Information form under “Forms, Samples and Fees for Business Entities.”

In each case, you’ll have to find your business record by searching for your business name or entity number.

When is a Statement of Information due?

The due date for your California Statement of Information depends on what kind of business entity you have and when you initially formed your company.

  • Corporations must file a California Statement of Information every year by the last day of the month the corporation was formed. So if you formed your corporation on June 10th, you’ll have to file your Statement of Information every year by June 30th.
  • California LLCs must file a Statement of Information every two years by the last day of their anniversary month. So if you formed your California LLC on June 10th of an odd-numbered year, you’ll file your Statement of Information by June 30th of the next odd-numbered year.

When I first form my business, do I need to file an initial Statement of Information?

Why yes, you do! Your first Statement of Information is due within 90 days of forming your California LLC or corporation. When you hire us to form your California LLC or corporation, we file your first Statement of Information for you, since it’s a necessary step in starting a business in California.

What’s the Statement of Information fee?

The filing fees for the California Statement of Information differ by entity type.

  • LLCs: $20
  • Corporations: $25

What if I forget to file?

If you forgot to file your Statement of Information, don’t panic. You have a 60-day grace period after your due date to file your California Statement of Information without a late fee. But after the 60-day grace period is up, you’ll owe a $250 late fee and the Secretary of State may suspend or forfeit your business. If that happens, you’ll lose the right to do business in California until you revive your LLC or corporation.

How do I keep my information private when filing a Statement of Information?

It’s true that whatever you list on the Statement of Information is posted on the California Secretary of State’s website. This can create a problem for web-based workers or anyone who wants to keep their personal address off the public record.

We solved that problem. When you hire us to file your California Statement of Information, we’ll list our California business address on your Statement of Information everywhere we can—that includes for members, managers, and officers. This can help you avoid identity theft and campaigns from aggressive marketers.

Will you file my Statement of Information?

When you hire us to form your California LLC or incorporate in California, we’ll file your initial Statement of Information as part of our service. After that, we’ll send you reminders as your due date approaches. Then we’ll automatically file your Statement of Information for you for $100 plus the filing fee. You can opt out of this service easily through your secure account.

California secretary of state statement of information form

How do I get a statement of Information in California?

If you would like a free filed copy of your Statement of Information, go to BusinessSearch.sos.ca.gov. Processing Dates: For current processing dates, go to www.sos.ca.gov/business/be/processing-dates.

What is a ca Secretary of State statement of Information?

In California a business's annual report is called the Statement of Information. It's a required filing that keeps the state updated with information about participants in the company. It must be filed on time, and the penalty for being late is hefty: $250, versus the filing fee of up to $25.

How much does it cost to file statement of Information in California?

You must submit the Statement of Information whether or not your company has conducted any business. There is a $20 filing fee and a $5 disclosure fee. You may file online.

How often is a statement of Information filed in California?

A Statement of Information must be filed either every year for California stock, cooperative, credit union, and all qualified out-of-state corporations or every two years (only in odd years or only in even years based on year of initial registration) for California nonprofit corporations and all California and ...