topic Kid Investment - California LLC - Things you wish you knew in Investing

Kid Investment - California LLC - Things you wish you knew

bohueilin — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:23:26 GMT

Dear Community,

I am thinking to start an LLC to provide services (consulting) registering in California while i am currently employed full-time. I have checked with the company to ensure there is no conflict of interest and check list.

Intent:

1. To pay my kid up starting this year to work in the business tax-free for the future compound growth. Reference: https://www.oberlanderandco.com/insights/kids-on-payroll

Question:

1. What is the best resources that you guys would recommend to start LLC

2. Are there any tips you experienced and wish you knew you can share?

Thanks ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Re: Kid Investment - California LLC - Things you wish you knew

GeorgeM777 — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 20:53:26 GMT

We cannot recommend resources regarding LLCs. However, we can recommend that you review the California Franchise Tax Board website for tax information relating to LLCs organized in CA. All LLCs in CA are subject to an annual franchise tax of $800 regardless of whether business is done. While that annual franchise tax is waived for the first year, LLCs that are owned by one member (referred to as SMLLCs) remain subject to the $800 annual franchise tax unless both of the following are true:

They did not conduct any business in California during the tax year
Their tax year was 15 days or fewer

Single Member LLCs in California

@bohueilin

Re: Kid Investment - California LLC - Things you wish you knew

bohueilin — Sun, 12 Feb 2023 19:27:22 GMT

Thank you @GeorgeM777

What about general guidance on:

1. Any concerns on starting LLC while employed full time?

2. What are some tips you experienced and wish you knew you can share in regards to pay your kid to start the investment and grow tax-free within Roth??