Reinstate or Revive Your New York 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:
Reinstatement / Revival for Limited Liability Companies:
Not required
The New York Department of State does not administratively dissolve LLCs for failure to file a biennial report. If you missed a biennial report, your entity status is simply “Past Due,” and you cure this status by paying the $9 statutory fee online. If you voluntarily dissolved the LLC, you will have to file as a new entity, pay the applicable statutory fees, and publish notification of formation.
More information: New York Department of State - Division of Corporations, State Records and Uniform Commercial CodeWhat is the state agency that processes reinstatement?
Physical Address:
99 Washington Avenue 6th floor
Albany, NY 12231
Mailing Address:
99 Washington Avenue 6th floor
Albany, NY 12231
Phone: (518) 473-2492
Fax: (518) 473-1654
Website: https://dos.ny.gov/division-corporations-state-records-and-uniform-commercial-code
Name Search: https://apps.dos.ny.gov/publicInquiry/#search
Forms: https://dos.ny.gov/existing-corporations-and-businesses
Online Filing: https://appext20.dos.ny.gov/ecorp_public/f?p=2201%3A17
Email: corporations@dos.ny.gov
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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