San Diego Formation Guide

Form a LLC
in San Diego, California

San Diego has a thriving biotech, defense, and tech startup ecosystem with a high quality of life.

$70
state filing fee
~7 minutes
on Beezsplit
1,386,932
population
Why San Diego

Starting a business in San Diego

San Diego has a thriving biotech, defense, and tech startup ecosystem with a high quality of life. With a population of 1,386,932, San Diego offers a strong local market for LLC businesses. California is the world's 5th largest economy. If you do business in California, you must register here regardless of where you formed.

Included

What you get

Articles of Organization
Operating Agreement
EIN Application
Statement of Information

Best for: Tech startups, entertainment, agriculture, local service businesses

Compliance

California LLC requirements

Annual franchise tax ($800 minimum)
Statement of Information (due within 90 days, then biennial)
Registered agent required
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~7 minutes from start to finish. No hidden fees.

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Start Your San Diego LLC, Free