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How to withdraw a foreign LLC from California

An LLC formed elsewhere that stops doing business in California files a withdrawal with the state (California charges no fee). That ends its California registration, yearly reports and fees; the LLC itself keeps existing at home. As of October 2026.

California state fee$0per the state's fee schedule
Our filing service$120we prepare and file it
State fee + ours$120card processing is added at checkout
Withdraw from California Formed in this state?

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The 5 steps to withdraw from California

Step 3 is the state filing; the rest stops the bills that keep coming after you leave.

  1. 1

    Withdraw, or dissolve?

    Where people get stuck

    Withdraw when the LLC was formed in another state and only stops operating in California. If California is the LLC's home state, dissolve it in California instead.

  2. 2

    Bring California filings and taxes current

    Before you file

    Many states will not accept a withdrawal while reports or state taxes are overdue, and some ask for a tax clearance. The California annual LLC tax (Franchise Tax Board) is due April 15 every year, with a state fee of $800. Check the California deadline.

  3. 3

    File the withdrawal with the state

    We file this one

    You file it with California's business filing office; California charges no fee (California fee schedule). The current form is on California's official site. We file it for $120 plus the state fee.

  4. 4

    Close California tax accounts and licenses

    Easy to forget

    Cancel the California sales tax permit, payroll accounts and local licenses so returns stop coming due. California sales tax permit.

  5. 5

    End the California registered agent after the state confirms

    Last step

    Keep the agent until the withdrawal is filed, so legal papers served in the meantime still reach you.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to withdraw a foreign LLC from California?

California's fee is $0 per the state's fee schedule. If we file it, our fee is $120 on top, and checkout shows the full total before you pay.

Does withdrawing close my LLC?

No. The LLC keeps existing in its home state. Withdrawal only ends its registration in this state.

What if I just stop filing in California?

The state can revoke the registration, and unpaid fees, penalties and taxes can still be charged. Filing the withdrawal ends them cleanly.

Is this page legal advice?

No. It explains the filing in general terms. For your situation, talk to a licensed attorney or CPA, or book a free call with us.

More California business guides

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Leaving a state

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$120 plus California's $0 state fee. Checkout shows the full total before you pay.

Withdraw from California

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