Reinstate or Revive Your Maryland Entity
Reinstatement is the process of restoring a delinquent entity back to good standing. Depending on the cause of delinquency, several steps may be required to reinstate your entity.
Domestic Reinstatement / Revival for Corporations:
| Agency: | Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) |
| Form: | Articles of Revival for the Charter of a Maryland Corporation |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Notarize: | Required |
Foreign Reinstatement / Revival for Corporations:
| Agency: | Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) |
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Notes: | The application must be accompanied by written proof of existence from the home state, equivalent to a Certificate of Good Standing and issued within the last 60 days. |
Domestic Reinstatement / Revival for Limited Liability Companies:
| Agency: | Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) |
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
Foreign Reinstatement / Revival for Limited Liability Companies:
| Agency: | Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) |
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Notes: | The application must be accompanied by written proof of existence from the home state, equivalent to a Certificate of Good Standing and issued within the last 60 days. |
Domestic Reinstatement / Revival for Nonprofit Corporations:
| Agency: | Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) |
| Form: | Articles of Revival for the Charter of a Maryland Corporation |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
Domestic Reinstatement / Revival for Limited Liability Partnerships:
| Agency: | Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) |
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
What is the state agency that processes reinstatement?
Physical Address:
301 W. Preston St.
Baltimore, MD 21201-2395
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 17052
Baltimore, MD 21201-2395
Phone: (410) 767-1184
Website: https://dat.maryland.gov/pages/default.aspx
Name Search: https://egov.maryland.gov/BusinessExpress/EntitySearch
Forms: http://dat.maryland.gov/Pages/sdatforms.aspx#BNE
Online Filing: https://egov.maryland.gov/BusinessExpress
Email: SDAT.CharterHelp@Maryland.gov
FAQs
What is "Tax Clearance"?
Many states require you to obtain “tax clearance” or “tax good standing” before reinstating your entity. This is written evidence that your entity has cleared all overdue or past taxes with the state’s tax authority, often the Department of Revenue or Department of Taxation. States requiring tax clearance request that the letter or certificate be submitted along with the reinstatement form. Depending on the state, obtaining tax clearance can take weeks or months. If you have not obtained tax clearance, Harbor Compliance can contact your state’s taxation authority and obtain your certificate for you.
Why do I need to reinstate my company?
If your business has been administratively dissolved, or has lost "good standing", you may face state penalties, fines, and other fees for noncompliance. Transacting business with banks, government and licensing agencies, and contractors can be delayed, and at a loss of credibility to your business. Additionally, the owners of the business may be subjected to personal liability. Most states allow you to restore your business to good standing within a certain time, and it is important to take advantage of that window of opportunity. Our corporate filing services can help you reinstate your entity.
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