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HomeCorporations Code§ 5006 Corporate Filing Fees

§ 5006 Corporate Filing Fees

Corporations Code·California
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§ 5006 Corporate Filing Fees

Key Takeaways

  • •The Secretary of State charges fees for filing papers for corporations.
  • •The exact fees are listed in another part of the law (Article 3, starting at Section 12180).
  • •This rule was added in 1978.

Example

If you start a new business and need to file papers with the state.

You’ll have to pay a fee to the Secretary of State, and the amount is written in a different section of the law.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 5006 Corporate Filing Fees

The fees of the Secretary of State for filing instruments by or on behalf of corporations are prescribed in Article 3 (commencing with Section 12180) of Chapter 3 of Part 2 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code. (Added by Stats. 1978, Ch. 567.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

feesSecretary of Statefiling instrumentscorporationsArticle 3Section 12180

Related Statutes

  • § 108 Corporate Filing Fees
  • § 12212 Corporate Filing Fees
  • § 1403 Filing Fees For Reorganizations
  • § 2502.05 Social Purpose Corporation Fees
  • § 10005 Religious Corporation Formation Filing

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Corporations Code. Section 5006.
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