California Tax Clearance Certificates

Certificates of tax clearance are required for a variety of business activities, ranging from reinstating or dissolving an entity to applying for a loan or a tax incentive. See the table below for information on obtaining a tax clearance certificate in California.

Tax Clearance for Corporations:

Agency:California Franchise Tax Board
Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Notes:

Letters can be certified by emailing or calling the board.

Tax Clearance for Limited Liability Companies:

Agency:California Franchise Tax Board
Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Notes:

Letters can be certified by emailing or calling the board.

Tax Clearance for Nonprofit Corporations:

Agency:California Franchise Tax Board
Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Notes:

Letters can be certified by emailing or calling the board.