If your LLC is suspended by the Franchise Tax Board, you still owe $800 every year — plus penalties and interest. We file for a back tax waiver and cancel your LLC for a flat $399.
Cancel My LLC — $399No attorneys. No reinstatement required. FTB back tax waiver included.
A suspended LLC is one the Franchise Tax Board has flagged for unpaid franchise tax. California doesn't close it for you — it keeps the meter running at $800/year while enforcement options escalate.
California's $800 minimum franchise tax is due every year your LLC exists, whether it's operating or not. Suspension doesn't pause this obligation — it just means you haven't paid.
The Franchise Tax Board can levy your bank accounts, garnish your wages, and place liens on your property to collect unpaid franchise tax. They don't need a court order.
Suspension doesn't release you from your obligations. As a member or manager, you're still personally responsible for the LLC's tax debt until it's formally cancelled.
Your LLC's "Suspended" status is public record on the Secretary of State website. It raises red flags when you're raising capital, closing a deal, or applying for financing.
The balance compounds every year. Each year your suspended LLC stays open, another $800 in franchise tax accrues — plus penalties and interest. A 5-year-old suspended LLC can easily owe $4,000–$6,000+. The fastest way to stop the bleeding is to cancel the LLC and request a back tax waiver from the FTB.
You don't need an attorney or to reinstate your LLC first. We file directly with the FTB and Secretary of State.
One payment covers everything — FTB back tax waiver filing and Secretary of State cancellation. No retainer, no hourly billing, no hidden fees.
We prepare and file FTB Form 3716 PC (voluntary administrative cancellation) to request a waiver of back franchise taxes, then file SOS Form LLC-4/7 (Certificate of Cancellation) with the Secretary of State.
The Secretary of State issues a Certificate of Cancellation, typically within 6–10 weeks. We send it to you by email. Your LLC is legally cancelled and franchise tax stops accruing.
One price, no surprises. California's $0 state filing fee means nothing extra at checkout.
A suspended LLC is one that the Franchise Tax Board (FTB) has flagged for failing to file returns or pay the $800 annual franchise tax. The LLC loses its right to do business in California, but it still exists on the books — and franchise tax keeps accruing every year.
Most owners assume suspension means the state closed their LLC. It doesn't. You need to formally cancel it to stop the tax from piling up.
You can look up any California LLC for free at bizfileonline.sos.ca.gov (the Secretary of State's official business search). Search for your LLC name and check the status. If it shows "Suspended" or "SOS/FTB Suspended," the LLC is still on the books and franchise tax is accruing.
Unlike some states, California does not automatically dissolve or cancel suspended LLCs. The LLC stays suspended indefinitely, and the $800 annual franchise tax continues to accrue — along with penalties and interest.
The FTB can also take enforcement action: bank levies, wage garnishment, and property liens — all without a court order. Cancelling the LLC and requesting a back tax waiver is the cleanest way to resolve it.
No. Filing FTB Form 3716 PC and SOS Form LLC-4/7 is administrative paperwork, not legal advice. We prepare and file both forms on your behalf. No attorney is required for a straightforward cancellation.
If your LLC has complex outstanding obligations (lawsuits, employee claims, large creditors), consulting an attorney before cancelling is advisable. We're happy to advise on whether your situation is straightforward.
After you pay and sign the required forms, we file within a few business days. The FTB processes Form 3716 PC and then forwards the cancellation to the Secretary of State. Total processing time is typically 6–10 weeks from filing to receiving your Certificate of Cancellation.
This is the key benefit of our service. FTB Form 3716 PC (voluntary administrative cancellation) requests a waiver of the back franchise taxes that accrued while your LLC was suspended. When approved, the FTB waives the unpaid taxes, penalties, and interest — saving you potentially thousands of dollars.
Without this filing, you'd need to pay all back taxes before cancelling. The 3716 PC process lets you skip that entirely.
We need your signature on two forms: FTB Form 3716 PC (the voluntary administrative cancellation request) and SOS Form LLC-4/7 (the Certificate of Cancellation). We prepare both — you just review and sign.
We handle everything else: pulling your LLC's current status, preparing the forms, and filing with both the FTB and Secretary of State.
All members of the LLC must consent to the cancellation. If your LLC has multiple members, each member needs to be on board before we can file.
We'll confirm that the cancellation has been properly authorized. If you're not sure about your operating agreement requirements, reach out and we can help you figure it out.
Every year you wait, another $800 accrues. Get your suspended LLC cancelled and request a back tax waiver — all for a flat $399.
Cancel My LLC — $399Full refund if we can't file. Certificate of Cancellation by email.