A business that is a corporation must file form SI-550 NC every year with a filling fee of $25.
Here is the process/instructions in filling the California Secretary of State Statement of Information.
- Find new applications online at State of California Site.
- Changes to information in a previously filed Statement of Information can be made by filing a new Form SI-550. If there has been no change in any of the information contained in the previous complete Statement of Information a Statement of No Change (Form SI-550 NC) may be used.
- Status of Corporation: Filing Form SI-550, the corporation must be active or suspended/forfeited on the records of the California Secretary of State.
- Fees: Fees vary and payments are made by check payable to the Secretary of State.
- Copies: To obtain a copy or certified copy of this filed Statement of Information, include payment for copy fees and certification fees at the time this Statement of Information is submitted. Copy fees are $1.00 for the first page and $.50 for each attachment page.
For certified copies, there is an additional $5.00 certification fee, per document. - Processing Dates: For current processing dates, go to www.sos.ca.gov/business/be/processing-dates.
- Hard Copy Forms: Type or print legibly in black or blue ink. Complete the Statement of
Information (Form SI-550) as follows.
Item Instruction Tips
- (1) Enter the name of the corporation exactly as it appears on file with the California Secretary of State, including the entity ending (ex: “The Workout Gym, Inc.” or “Jose’s HVAC Company”).
- (2) Enter the 7-digit Entity Number Issued by the California Secretary of State.
- (3A) Enter the complete street address, city, state and zip code of the corporation’s principal executive office.
- (3B) Enter the complete mailing address, city, state and zip code of the corporation, if different from Item 3a.
- (3C) Enter the complete street address, city and zip code of the corporation’s principal office in California, if any and if different from Item 3a. Complete this item 3c only if the address in Item 3a is outside of California.
- (4) Enter the name and complete business or residential address of the corporation’s:
- a. Chief Executive Officer (i.e. president), Secretary and Chief Financial Officer (i.e. treasurer).
- (5A) California Stock and Agricultural Cooperative Corporations ONLY: Enter the name and complete business or residential address of the corporation’s current director(s).
- (5B) California Stock and Agricultural Cooperative Corporations ONLY: Enter the number of vacancies on the board of directors, if any.
- (6) The corporation must have an Agent for Service of Process. There are two types of Agents that can be named: • an individual (e.g. owner, director or any other individual) who resides in California with a physical California street address; OR a registered corporate agent qualified with the California Secretary of State. An Agent for Service of Process is responsible for accepting legal documents (e.g. service of process, lawsuits, subpoenas, other types of legal notices, etc.) on behalf of the corporation.
- (6A & B) If Individual Agent: Enter the name of the agent for service of process and the agent’s complete California street address, city and zip code. If an individual is designated as the agent, complete Items 6a and 6b ONLY. Do not complete Item 6c.
- (6C) If Registered Corporate Agent: Enter the name of the registered corporate agent exactly as registered in California. If a registered corporate agent is designated as the agent, complete Item 6c ONLY. Do not complete Items 6a and 6b
- (7) Describe the general type of business that is the principal business activity of the corporation.
- (8) Type or print the date, the name and title of the person completing this form and sign where indicated.
Additional Information to filing Form SI-550
(OPTIONAL) Submission Cover Sheet: To make it easier to receive communication related to this document, including the purchased copy of the filed document, if any, complete the Submission Cover Sheet. For the Return Address: Enter the name of a designated person and/or company and the corresponding mailing address. Please note that the Submission Cover Sheet will be treated as correspondence and will not be made part of the filed document.
Legal Authority: General statutory filing provisions are found in California Corporations Code sections 1502 and 2117 and Food and Agriculture Code section 54040. All statutory references are to the California Corporations Code, unless otherwise stated. Failure to file this Statement of Information by the due date will result in the assessment of a $250.00 penalty. (Sections 2204 and 2206; California Revenue and Taxation Code section 19141.
FTB Suspension/Forfeiture: If the corporation’s status is FTB suspended/forfeited, the status must be resolved with the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) for the corporation to be returned to active status. For revivor requirements, go to the FTB’s website at ftb.ca.gov or contact the FTB at (800) 852-5711 (from within the U.S.) or (916) 845-6500 (from outside the U.S.). SI-550 – Instructions (REV 12/2020) 2020 California Secretary of State bizfile.sos.ca.gov