This version of the form is not currently in use and is provided for reference only. Download this version of Form LLC-5 for the current year.
This is a legal form that was released by the California Secretary of State - a government authority operating within California. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.
Q: What is an LLC?
A: An LLC is a Limited Liability Company, which is a type of business entity.
Q: What is a Foreign LLC?
A: A Foreign LLC is an LLC that is registered in a state other than where it was originally formed.
Q: Why would I need to register a Foreign LLC in California?
A: If you want to do business in California with your LLC that was formed in another state, you need to register it as a Foreign LLC in California.
Q: What is the LLC-5 application?
A: The LLC-5 application is the form that you need to fill out to register a Foreign LLC in California.
Q: What information is required on the LLC-5 application?
A: The LLC-5 application requires information such as the name of the LLC, the state where it was originally formed, and the address of its principal place of business.
Q: How much does it cost to file the LLC-5 application?
A: As of 2021, the filing fee for the LLC-5 application is $70.
Q: Is there a deadline for filing the LLC-5 application?
A: There is no specific deadline for filing the LLC-5 application, but it should be done before you start doing business in California.
Q: What happens after I file the LLC-5 application?
A: After you file the LLC-5 application and pay the filing fee, your Foreign LLC will be registered to do business in California.
Form Details:
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