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Reinstatement

Bring Your Business
Back Into Good Standing

If your company was suspended, revoked or administratively dissolved, we check your state's path back and help you file what is needed.

  • Status review
  • Overdue reports
  • Reinstatement
  • Good standing
Quick answer

Can a Dissolved Company Be Brought Back?

Often, where the state allows it. The rules depend on the state and on why the company lost its status: some call it reinstatement and others revival or revivor, and some set conditions or time limits. We start with a status review, find what is overdue and show you your state's path.

  • Why it lost status
  • What is overdue
  • Your state's rules

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How it works

Reinstatement in Four Steps

From a status check to an active company.

Then stay current

Why a Company Loses Good Standing

Common reasons, which vary by state:

  • A missed annual report
  • Unpaid fees or franchise tax
  • No registered agent on file
  • Unresolved tax or state notices

Consequences depend on the state and the filing, from late fees to administrative dissolution.

Different States, Different Words

The same idea goes by many names:

  • Administrative dissolution
  • Suspension or revocation
  • Forfeiture
  • Reinstatement, revival or revivor

Whatever the name, your state sets the rules, fees and any time limits.

Before you file

What Usually Has to Be Settled

The exact list comes from your state. We find it for you.

  • Overdue annual reports
  • Fees and penalties
  • Registered agent coverage
  • Taxes owed to the state
  • The name, if still available
  • The reinstatement application

What Reinstatement Does

It brings the company back to active status where the state allows it. Any reports, fees or taxes the state requires are still due, and a status you can confirm with the state is the goal.

While the Company Is Not in Good Standing

Operating without good standing can cause problems that depend on the state. Check before you sign contracts, open accounts or file for the company, and ask us if you are unsure.

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Documents

What Should You Prepare?

Having these ready speeds up the status review.

  • Company detailsName and state of formation
  • Formation documentsThe filed originals
  • Last annual reportYear of the last filing
  • State noticesLetters about the status
  • Registered agentWho was on file
  • Tax accountsState tax account details
  • Authorized signerWho can sign for the company
Client portal

Follow Your Reinstatement and What Comes After

Status, overdue items and filed documents together. Select a tile to see what it shows.

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Reinstatement Example

  1. Status review
  2. Overdue items
  3. Filing
  4. State review
  5. Active

Status Review: What the state shows and what is overdue.

FAQ

Business Reinstatement Frequently Asked Questions

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What is reinstatement?

Reinstatement, called revival or revivor in some states, restores an administratively dissolved, suspended or revoked company to active status where the state allows it.

Can every company be reinstated?

No. It depends on the state, the reason the company lost its status and, in some states, how long ago it happened.

What does reinstatement cost?

The price has parts: our service fee, the state's reinstatement fee and any back reports, penalties or taxes the state requires. We confirm them before you pay.

How long does reinstatement take?

It depends on the state, the filing method and what has to be settled first. Some states offer expedited processing for an additional government fee.

What if another company took my company name?

In some states a name can be taken by someone else after a company is dissolved. Whether you can reinstate under the same name or must choose a new one depends on the state.

Does reinstatement cancel taxes or penalties I owe?

No. Reinstatement restores the company's status. Fees, reports and taxes the state requires are still due, and past-due taxes or returns are handled separately.

Ready to Check Your Company's Status?

Tell us your company, your state and what happened. We will review its status and explain the path back and what it will cost before you pay.

Whether reinstatement is available depends on your state and why the company lost its status.