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51-State Reinstatement Service
All 51 jurisdictions · 1-3 weeks

Restore your dissolved entity. Back to good standing.

Administrative dissolution happens quietly: a missed annual report, an unreachable registered agent, an unpaid franchise tax that snowballed. The state strips your entity's legal status, and you discover it when a bank application fails or a contract counterparty queries your record. File.Business reinstates your entity end-to-end, restores good standing, and installs the compliance infrastructure that prevents the cycle from repeating.

All 50 states + DC 60-day money-back Same-day where states allow
How it works

From dissolved to active, in four steps.

Most administrative dissolutions trace back to one of three causes: a missed annual report, an unreachable registered agent, or unpaid franchise tax. We diagnose the cause, calculate the total recovery cost, and execute the reinstatement filing.

1

Status diagnostic

We pull your entity record from the state and identify the dissolution cause, the date, and the reinstatement window (most states allow 2-7 years). A clear go/no-go decision with full back-obligation math.

2

Back-filing calculation

Every missed annual report, back franchise tax year, late penalty, and interest charge calculated to the dollar. You see the full cost before you commit. No surprises mid-process.

3

Tax clearance where required

For states like Texas, California, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Connecticut, we coordinate the Tax Clearance Letter from the state revenue department before the SOS will process the reinstatement.

4

Reinstatement filing

We file the reinstatement application with all back annual reports attached and pay the state fees. Entity status returns to Active typically within 1-3 weeks.

What we'll set up for you

A clean handoff, in four steps.

You give us the basics. We handle the state, the IRS, and the compliance clock so you can focus on the business.

01 · Name + Brand

A name that's actually available.

Real-time check against the state register, USPTO trademark database, and matching domains.

02 · State filing

Filed with the Secretary of State.

We submit your Articles, pay the state fee on your behalf, and return the stamped certificate.

03 · Federal IDs

EIN + the right tax setup.

Federal Employer ID with the IRS, plus state tax accounts when your business needs them.

04 · Stay compliant

Registered Agent + deadline tracking.

Your agent on file in every state, with every renewal and annual report tracked in one calendar.

Pricing

Transparent reinstatement pricing.

State filing fees pass through at cost. No upsells.

Multi-state

$249 + $149/additional
Entities dissolved in multiple states.

Coordinated reinstatement in every state where the entity was dissolved. Parallel processing to minimize total time.

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Complex recovery

Custom
For entities dissolved 3+ years.

Multi-year back-tax reconciliation, ownership changes during the dissolved period, asset-protection considerations.

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FAQ

About the Reinstatement service.

Why was my entity dissolved?
Three causes account for about 90% of administrative dissolutions: (1) missed annual reports, (2) unpaid franchise tax or annual fees, (3) lapsed or unreachable registered agent. The state notice that triggers dissolution typically arrives at the registered agent. If the agent is unreachable, the notice goes unread and dissolution proceeds without your knowledge.
How long can a dissolved entity wait to reinstate?
State windows vary: Wyoming permits reinstatement indefinitely, Delaware within 3 years, Florida within 5, California at any time but with full back-tax obligations regardless of duration. Most states fall in the 2-7 year range. Outside the window, you must form a new entity.
Will my entity name still be available?
Most states reserve the name 60 days to 5 years after dissolution. If another business has claimed the name in the meantime, you cannot reinstate under the original name. You can reinstate with a new name through an amendment, or form a new entity.
How much will the total reinstatement cost?
Total cost ranges from approximately $200 (Wyoming, 1-year dissolution) to $3,500 or more (California, multi-year dissolution with back $800 franchise taxes). The largest variable is back franchise tax. We calculate the full amount before you commit.
Can I do business while waiting for reinstatement?
No. Operating as a dissolved entity exposes you to personal liability and may make contracts unenforceable. Pause operations or operate through a clearly separate entity until reinstatement is confirmed (typically 1-3 weeks after filing for most states).
What prevents another dissolution?
Two things: (1) a reliable commercial registered agent that actually forwards state notices the day they arrive, and (2) automated annual report deadline tracking across every state where the entity operates. Both are included with our service.
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Most providers go quiet after checkout. We auto-track every annual report, registered agent renewal, and license deadline across your entities. The Business OS dashboard keeps your compliance score visible year-round.

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