How to Dissolve an LLC in California

What you need to know about California LLC dissolution

California requires tax clearance from the Franchise Tax Board before dissolution. The $800 annual minimum franchise tax must be paid for the dissolution year.

California LLC dissolution is handled by the California Secretary of State. The official form is called the Certificate of Cancellation (LLC-4/7), and it must be signed by an authorized member, manager, or officer of the LLC.

California dissolution process

1. Member or manager approval — per your operating agreement, get the required approval to dissolve.
2. Wind up affairs — collect receivables, pay outstanding debts, distribute remaining assets to members.
3. File the Certificate of Cancellation (LLC-4/7) — submit to the California Secretary of State along with the applicable filing fee.
4. File final federal and state tax returns — marked as "final return."
5. Cancel licenses, permits, and registrations — local, state, and any other jurisdictions.

California Secretary of State resources

• California Secretary of State business filings
• Official form: Certificate of Cancellation (LLC-4/7)
• State filing fee: Contact us for current fee

What we file for you

When you use DissolveYourBusiness.com to dissolve your California LLC:

• We prepare the Certificate of Cancellation (LLC-4/7) based on the information you provide.
• We file it with the California Secretary of State on your behalf.
• We email you the state confirmation when the filing is processed.
• Our service fee is a flat $75. State fees are paid separately.

We do not file your federal or state tax returns, cancel your EIN, or close your business licenses — those steps are your responsibility. We focus on the state dissolution filing.