What’s New in 2025?

AB 137 which increases certain franchise filing fees.

Legislative Changes in 2025 for Franchisors

AB 137 was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on June 30, 2025. Effective July 1, 2025, the new law increases the fee for the filings under the following California Corporations Code sections:

• 31500(b) – Registration under Section 31111: $1,865
• 31500(c) – Renewal under Section 31121: $1,245
• 31500(f) – Initial Notice of Exemption under Section 31101: $1,245
• 31500(f) – Initial Notice of Exemption under Section 31104: $1,245
• 31500(f) – Initial Notice of Exemption under Section 31106: $1,245
• 31500(f) – Initial Notice of Exemption under Section 31108: $1,245
• 31500(f) – Initial Notice of Exemption under Section 31109: $1,245
• 31500(f) – Consecutive Subsequent Notices under Sections 31101, 31104, 31106, 31108, or 31109: $415
• 31500(g) – Notice of Violation under Section 31303 or 31304: $1,865

Other filing types not referenced above will remain the same.