Continuing with the example, LLCs and corporations in California are required to file a Statement of Information with the California Secretary of State at specific times.
When to file corporate Statement of Information. Corporations registered in California are required to file an initial Statement of Information using form SI-550 and then file again every year during a specific six-month filing window that is based on the corporation's original registration date. If changes have occurred since the time of the last filing, another Form SI-550 should be filed. Where there have been no changes, the corporation should file the Statement of No Change (Form SI-550 NC).
When to file LLC Statement of Information. LLCs in California are required to file an initial Statement of Information using Form LLC-12 and then file again every two years during a specific six-month filing window that is based on the LLC's original registration date. For all filings other than the initial filing, Form LLC-12 should be used if any changes have taken place since the last filing. If no changes have occurred, then the LLC should file a Statement of Information - No Change (Form LLC-12NC).