Reinstate or Revive Your Tennessee Entity

Restore your entity to good standing with the state
Order Registered Agent Service

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:Tennessee Secretary of State - Division of Business Services
Form:

Application for Reinstatement Following Administrative Dissolution/Revocation (ss-9410)

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$70

Reinstatement / Revival for Limited Liability Companies:

Agency:Tennessee Secretary of State - Division of Business Services
Form:

Application for Reinstatement Following Administrative Dissolution/Revocation (ss-9410)

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$70

Reinstatement / Revival for Nonprofit Corporations:

Agency:Tennessee Secretary of State - Division of Business Services
Form:

Application for Reinstatement Following Administrative Dissolution/Revocation (ss-9410)

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$70

Reinstatement / Revival for Limited Partnerships:

Agency:Tennessee Secretary of State - Division of Business Services
Form:

Application for Reinstatement Following Administrative Dissolution/Revocation (ss-9410)

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$70

What is the state agency that processes reinstatement?

Tennessee Secretary of State - Division of Business Services

Physical Address:
312 Rosa L. Parks Avenue, Snodgrass Tower, 3rd Floor
Nashville, TN 37243


Mailing Address:
312 Rosa L. Parks Avenue, Snodgrass Tower, 6th Floor
Nashville, TN 37243

Phone: (615) 741-2286

Website: https://sos.tn.gov/business-services
Name Search: https://tnbear.tn.gov/ECommerce/FilingSearch.aspx
Online Filing: https://tnbear.tn.gov/ecommerce/default.aspx
Email: business.services@tn.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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