Legal Corporate Closure

California Certificate of Dissolution

Official Form Code: Form LLC-3 | Module: Dissolution

Purpose of Dissolution Filings

Official California Certificate of Dissolution (Form LLC-3) filed with the California Secretary of State to formally dissolve a California LLC. Must be accompanied by a Certificate of Cancellation (LLC-4/7) once winding up is complete.

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Mandatory Compliance Roadmap

California LLC Dissolution Guide

Dissolving a California LLC requires a two-step process: filing a Certificate of Dissolution (LLC-3), followed by a Certificate of Cancellation (LLC-4/7) after the winding-up process is complete.

Required Steps

Vote to dissolve the LLC per the operating agreement (or unanimous consent of members).
File Form LLC-3 (Certificate of Dissolution) with the California Secretary of State.
Wind up all business affairs: settle debts, notify creditors, distribute assets.
Obtain a Tax Clearance Certificate from the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB).
File Form LLC-4/7 (Certificate of Cancellation) to complete the process.

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Exit Parameters

What happens if I do nothing?

The state will assess late fees and back-taxes. Even inactive companies accumulate mandatory franchise fees until the official dissolution form is accepted.

Submission Execution

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