What Is a Statement of Information and When Is It Due? (2026)
Updated: Nov 2
Quick answer: A Statement of Information is a report California requires every LLC and corporation to file with the Secretary of State, listing the business's addresses, managers or officers, and agent for service of process. LLCs and nonprofit corporations file it within 90 days of registering and then every two years; stock corporations file within 90 days and then every year. Missing it can lead to penalties and suspension of the business.
Hi, I'm Karla. Many business owners file their LLC, celebrate, and forget this one form. Since August 2026 the state has also changed how it is filed, so it's a good time to check where your business stands.
The steps to file your Statement of Information
Know your first deadline. New LLCs, corporations and nonprofit corporations file their first Statement of Information within 90 days of registering with the state.
Know your ongoing schedule. After that, LLCs and nonprofit corporations file every two years and stock corporations every year, during a six-month window that ends on the last day of the month the business was registered.
Have filing access set up. Since August 1, 2026, the Secretary of State says filing online requires access set up for your business, so it has to be arranged ahead of the due date.
Report accurate information. The statement lists your principal office and mailing addresses, your managers or officers, your agent for service of process and your type of business.
Update it when something changes. If your address, managers or agent change between filing periods, an updated statement should be filed.
Don't miss it. The Secretary of State says a missed filing can lead to penalties from the Franchise Tax Board and to suspension or forfeiture of the business.
Quick FAQ
Is the Statement of Information the same as the annual LLC tax?
No. The Statement of Information goes to the Secretary of State. The annual LLC tax goes to the Franchise Tax Board. They are two separate filings with two separate agencies.
Do nonprofits have to file one too?
Yes. Nonprofit corporations file within 90 days of registering and then every two years, on their own schedule.
What happens if I don't file it?
The Secretary of State says a missed filing can lead to penalties assessed by the Franchise Tax Board, and to suspension or forfeiture of the business.
What I do for you
Check your status and due month. I confirm when your business registered and when your next statement is due.
Prepare and file your statement. I gather your information, set up the new filing access with you and file it.
Keep you on time. Your next due date goes on a calendar with reminders, so you know when it's due.
Let's do it together
Not sure when your Statement of Information is due, or whether it was ever filed? I offer a free first consultation in English or Spanish, remote or in person, for small businesses in the Concord, CA area, serving Contra Costa, Alameda and San Francisco counties.
Karla I. Vasquez · KCK Professional Services by Karla
510-998-7004 · kckprofessionalservices@gmail.com · kckproservices.com
Sources: California Secretary of State, Statements of Information. Information current as of November 2026.
This article is general information to help you understand the process. It is not legal, tax or financial advice. Karla I. Vasquez and KCK Professional Services are not attorneys, CPAs or tax advisors and are not a law firm. Fees, forms and rules change, so always confirm with the official agency before you file. For advice about your situation, talk to a licensed attorney or tax professional.
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