Reinstate or Revive Your Ohio Entity

Restore your entity to good standing with the state
Order Registered Agent Service

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.

Reinstatement / Revival for Corporations:

Agency:Ohio Secretary of State
Form:

525A: Reinstatement

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$25

Reinstatement / Revival for Limited Liability Companies:

Agency:Ohio Secretary of State
Form:

525A: Reinstatement

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$25

Reinstatement / Revival for Nonprofit Corporations:

Agency:Ohio Secretary of State
Form:

525A: Reinstatement

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$25

Reinstatement / Revival for Professional Corporations:

Agency:Ohio Secretary of State
Form:

525A: Reinstatement

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$25

Reinstatement / Revival for Limited Liability Partnerships:

Agency:Ohio Secretary of State
Form:

525B: Reinstatement

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$25

What is the state agency that processes reinstatement?

Ohio Secretary of State

Physical Address:
180 E. Broad St., 16th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215

Phone: 614-466-2655 or 877-767-6446

Website: https://www.sos.state.oh.us/
Name Search: https://businesssearch.ohiosos.gov/
Forms: https://www.sos.state.oh.us/businesses/filing-forms--fee-schedule/
Online Filing: https://bsportal.ohiosos.gov/(S(2arso2uqrjmc5mfchaooknzj))/default.aspx

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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