Reinstate or Revive Your Georgia 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: | Georgia Secretary of State |
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $250 to file online or $260 to file by mail |
| Notes: | An administratively dissolved corporation must apply to the Secretary of State for reinstatement within 5 years of the effective date of dissolution. |
Foreign Reinstatement / Revival for Corporations:
Not required
Once revoked, foreign entities cannot be reinstated but must foreign qualify again to do business in the state.
More information: Georgia Secretary of StateDomestic Reinstatement / Revival for Limited Liability Companies:
| Agency: | Georgia Secretary of State |
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $250 to file online or $260 to file by mail |
| Notes: | An administratively dissolved LLC must apply to the Secretary of State for reinstatement within 5 years of the effective date of dissolution. |
Foreign Reinstatement / Revival for Limited Liability Companies:
Not required
Once revoked, foreign entities cannot be reinstated but must foreign qualify again to do business in the state.
More information: Georgia Secretary of StateWhat is the state agency that processes reinstatement?
Physical Address:
2 MLK Jr. Dr., Suite 313, Floyd West Tower
Atlanta, GA 30334-1530
Phone: (404) 656-2817
Website: http://sos.ga.gov/index.php/?section=corporations
Name Search: https://ecorp.sos.ga.gov/BusinessSearch
Forms: https://sos.ga.gov/page/georgia-business-forms
Online Filing: https://ecorp.sos.ga.gov/Account
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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