Reinstate or Revive Your California 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: | California Secretary of State - Business Programs Division |
| Notes: | In California, entities can be suspended/forfeited by the Secretary of State, the Franchise Tax Board, or both the Secretary of State and the Franchise Tax Board.
The Secretary of State suspends entities for failing to file timely Statements of Information or for failing to reimburse the Victims of Corporate Fraud Compensation Fund (VCFCF) for a paid claim. If your entity was suspended/forfeited by the Secretary of State, the entity can be revived by either:
The Franchise Tax Board suspends entities for failure to meet tax requirements (e.g., file a return, pay taxes, penalties, interest). If your entity was suspended/forfeited by the Franchise Tax Board, the entity can be revived by:
If your entity has been suspended/forfeited by both the Secretary of State and the Franchise Tax Board, the entity can be revived by:
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Reinstatement / Revival for Limited Liability Companies:
| Agency: | California Secretary of State - Business Programs Division |
| Notes: | In California, entities can be suspended/forfeited by the Secretary of State, the Franchise Tax Board, or both the Secretary of State and the Franchise Tax Board.
The Secretary of State suspends entities for failing to file timely Statements of Information or for failing to reimburse the Victims of Corporate Fraud Compensation Fund (VCFCF) for a paid claim. If your entity was suspended/forfeited by the Secretary of State, the entity can be revived by either:
The Franchise Tax Board suspends entities for failure to meet tax requirements (e.g., file a return, pay taxes, penalties, interest). If your entity was suspended/forfeited by the Franchise Tax Board, the entity can be revived by:
If your entity has been suspended/forfeited by both the Secretary of State and the Franchise Tax Board, the entity can be revived by:
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Domestic Reinstatement / Revival for Limited Partnerships:
| Agency: | California Secretary of State - Business Programs Division |
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| Agency Fee: | $30 |
What is the state agency that processes reinstatement?
Physical Address:
1500 11th Street, 2nd and 3rd Floors (expedite to 3rd floor)
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 657-5448
Website: http://www.sos.ca.gov/business/
Name Search: https://bizfileonline.sos.ca.gov/search/business
Forms: http://www.sos.ca.gov/business/be/forms.htm
Online Filing: https://www.sos.ca.gov/business-programs/bizfile/file-online/
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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