Reinstate or Revive Your Texas 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:Texas Secretary of State - Corporations Section
Form:

Form 811: Reinstatement

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$15 for reinstatement after voluntary termination and $75 for reinstatement after involuntary termination or revocation.

How to Apply:
  1. Obtain a Letter of Tax Clearance from the State Comptroller.
  2. File a reinstatement request by mail or online.

Reinstatement / Revival for Limited Liability Companies:

Agency:Texas Secretary of State - Corporations Section
Form:

Form 811: Reinstatement

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$15 for reinstatement after voluntary termination and $75 for reinstatement after involuntary termination or revocation.

How to Apply:
  1. Obtain a Letter of Tax Clearance from the State Comptroller.
  2. File a reinstatement request by mail or online.

Reinstatement / Revival for Nonprofit Corporations:

Agency:Texas Secretary of State - Corporations Section
Form:

Form 811: Reinstatement

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$5

Notes:

Nonprofits are not required to obtain a Tax Clearance Certificate before applying for reinstatement.

Reinstatement / Revival for Professional Corporations:

Agency:Texas Secretary of State - Corporations Section
Form:

Form 811: Reinstatement

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$15 for reinstatement after voluntary termination and $75 for reinstatement after involuntary termination or revocation.

How to Apply:
  1. Obtain a Letter of Tax Clearance from the State Comptroller.
  2. File a reinstatement request by mail or online.

Reinstatement / Revival for Limited Partnerships:

Agency:Texas Secretary of State - Corporations Section
Form:

Form 811: Reinstatement

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$15 for reinstatement after voluntary termination and $75 for reinstatement after involuntary termination or revocation.

How to Apply:
  1. Obtain a Letter of Tax Clearance from the State Comptroller.
  2. File a reinstatement request by mail or online.

Reinstatement / Revival for Limited Liability Partnerships:

Agency:Texas Secretary of State - Corporations Section
Form:

Form 811: Reinstatement

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$15 for reinstatement after voluntary termination and $75 for reinstatement after involuntary termination or revocation.

How to Apply:
  1. Obtain a Letter of Tax Clearance from the State Comptroller.
  2. File a reinstatement request by mail or online.

What is the state agency that processes reinstatement?

Texas Secretary of State - Corporations Section

Mailing Address:
Corporations Section - Secretary of State, P.O. Box 13697
Austin, TX 78711

Phone: (512) 475-2755

Website: http://www.sos.state.tx.us/corp/index.shtml
Name Search: https://www.sos.state.tx.us/corp/sosda/index.shtml
Forms: http://www.sos.state.tx.us/corp/forms_boc.shtml
Online Filing: http://www.sos.state.tx.us/corp/sosda/index.shtml
Email: sosdirect@sos.state.tx.us

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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