Reinstate or Revive Your Illinois 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.
Reinstatement / Revival for Corporations:
| Agency: | Illinois Secretary of State - Business Services Department |
| Form: | Form BCA 12.45/13.60: Application for Reinstatement of Domestic or Foreign Corporations |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
Reinstatement / Revival for Limited Liability Companies:
| Agency: | Illinois Secretary of State - Business Services Department |
| Form: | Form LLC 35.40/45.65: Reinstatement following Administrative Dissolution or Revocation |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
Reinstatement / Revival for Nonprofit Corporations:
| Agency: | Illinois Secretary of State - Business Services Department |
| Form: | Form NFP 112.45/113.60: Application for Reinstatement Domestic/Foreign Corporation |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $25 |
Reinstatement / Revival for Professional Corporations:
| Agency: | Illinois Secretary of State - Business Services Department |
| Form: | Form BCA 12.45/13.60: Application for Reinstatement of Domestic or Foreign Corporations |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
Reinstatement / Revival for Limited Partnerships:
| Agency: | Illinois Secretary of State - Business Services Department |
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
Reinstatement / Revival for Limited Liability Partnerships:
| Agency: | Illinois Secretary of State - Business Services Department |
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
What is the state agency that processes reinstatement?
Physical Address:
69 W. Washington St., Ste. 1240
Chicago, IL 60602
Mailing Address:
501 S. Second St., Rm. 350
Springfield, IL 62756
Phone: (312) 793-3380
Website: http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/business_services/home.html
Name Search: https://apps.ilsos.gov/businessentitysearch/
Forms: https://www.ilsos.gov/publications/business_services/
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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