Tennessee 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 Tennessee.

Tax Clearance for Corporations:

Not required



Tax clearance certificates are automatically issued by the Department of Revenue after an entity files its final franchise and excise tax return.

Tax Clearance for Limited Liability Companies:

Not required



Tax clearance certificates are automatically issued by the Department of Revenue after an entity files its final franchise and excise tax return.

Tax Clearance for Nonprofit Corporations:

Not required



Tax clearance certificates are automatically issued by the Department of Revenue after an entity files its final franchise and excise tax return.