Wisconsin Tax Clearance Certificates

Certificates of tax clearance are required for a variety of business activities, ranging from reinstating or dissolving an entity to applying for a loan or a tax incentive. See the table below for information on obtaining a tax clearance certificate in Wisconsin.

Tax Clearance for Corporations:

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Revenue
Filing Method:

Mail, email, or fax.

Agency Fee:

$0

Turnaround:

3 months

Notes:

Contact the Department of Revenue for a clearance certificate. Certificate only pertain to sales and use tax and are generally only used when purchasing a business to check their tax status.

Tax Clearance for Limited Liability Companies:

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Revenue
Filing Method:

Mail, email, or fax.

Agency Fee:

$0

Turnaround:

3 months

Notes:

Contact the Department of Revenue for a clearance certificate. Certificate only pertain to sales and use tax and are generally only used when purchasing a business to check their tax status.

Tax Clearance for Nonprofit Corporations:

Not required