Form 5472 for a Foreign-Owned California LLC

Tax Professional Preparation → Named Licensed CPA Review → $299 Flat Rate, All-In

Formation in California does not by itself create a Form 5472 obligation. Federal tax classification, foreign ownership, and reportable related-party transactions determine whether a filing may be required.

California LLC statements and tax

California LLCs have recurring Secretary of State and Franchise Tax Board obligations that are separate from federal information reporting.

• California lists an initial Statement of Information within 90 days and another statement every two years, currently with a $20 filing fee.
• California generally imposes an $800 annual LLC tax, with additional filing or fee rules depending on activity and income.
• California Form 568 and state payments do not replace an applicable federal Form 5472 package.

California Secretary of State — LLC Forms and Fees

What the $299 federal service includes

For eligible straightforward filings, the service includes tax professional team preparation of Form 5472 and the applicable pro forma Form 1120, named licensed CPA review, client approval and signature, applicable IRS submission, and written transmission confirmation.

AI may help identify a likely business or NAICS code. AI does not prepare the return, classify transactions, determine filing positions, or perform CPA review.

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