Reinstate or Revive Your North Carolina 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: | North Carolina Secretary of State - Business Registration Division |
| Form: | B-08: Application for Reinstatement following Administrative Dissolution |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
Foreign Reinstatement / Revival for Corporations:
| Agency: | North Carolina Secretary of State - Business Registration Division |
| Form: | Application for Certificate of Authority Following Administrative Revocation |
| Agency Fee: | $250 |
| Notes: | A Certificate of Existence from the entity's domicile must be included. |
Domestic Reinstatement / Revival for Limited Liability Companies:
| Agency: | North Carolina Secretary of State - Business Registration Division |
| Form: | L-08: Application for Reinstatement following Administrative Dissolution |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
Foreign Reinstatement / Revival for Limited Liability Companies:
| Agency: | North Carolina Secretary of State - Business Registration Division |
| Form: | Application for Certificate of Authority Following Administrative Revocation |
| Agency Fee: | $250 |
| Notes: | A Certificate of Existence from the entity's domicile must be included. |
Domestic Reinstatement / Revival for Nonprofit Corporations:
| Agency: | North Carolina Secretary of State - Business Registration Division |
| Form: | N-08: Application for Reinstatement following Administrative Dissolution |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
Foreign Reinstatement / Revival for Nonprofit Corporations:
| Agency: | North Carolina Secretary of State - Business Registration Division |
| Form: | Application for Certificate of Authority Following Administrative Revocation |
| Agency Fee: | $125 |
| Notes: | A Certificate of Existence from the entity's domicile must be included. |
Domestic Reinstatement / Revival for Professional Corporations:
| Agency: | North Carolina Secretary of State - Business Registration Division |
| Form: | B-08: Application for Reinstatement following Administrative Dissolution |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
Domestic Reinstatement / Revival for Limited Liability Partnerships:
| Agency: | North Carolina Secretary of State - Business Registration Division |
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
Foreign Reinstatement / Revival for Limited Liability Partnerships:
| Agency: | North Carolina Secretary of State - Business Registration Division |
| Form: | Application for Certificate of Authority Following Administrative Revocation |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Notes: | A Certificate of Existence from the entity's domicile must be included. |
What is the state agency that processes reinstatement?
Physical Address:
2 South Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27601-2903
Mailing Address:
PO Box 29622
Raleigh, NC 27626-0622
Phone: (919) 814-5400
Fax: (919) 814-5394
Website: https://www.sosnc.gov/divisions/Business_Registration
Name Search: https://www.sosnc.gov/online_services/search/by_title/_Business_Registration
Forms: https://www.sosnc.gov/forms/by_title/_Business_Registration_Business_Entities_Common
Online Filing: https://www.sosnc.gov/divisions/business_registration/online_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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