Tennessee Tax Clearance Certificates
Certificates of tax clearance are required for a variety of business activities, ranging from reinstating
or dissolving an entity to applying for a loan or a tax incentive. See the table below for information
on obtaining a tax clearance certificate in Tennessee.
Tax Clearance for Corporations:
| Agency: | Tennessee Department of Revenue |
| Filing Method: | Online |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Notes: |
- Tax clearance certificates are automatically issued by the Department of Revenue after an entity files its final franchise and excise tax return.
- A tax clearance certificate is required before a Certificate of Good Standing can be issued.
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Tax Clearance for Limited Liability Companies:
| Agency: | Tennessee Department of Revenue |
| Filing Method: | Online |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Notes: |
- Tax clearance certificates are automatically issued by the Department of Revenue after an entity files its final franchise and excise tax return.
- A tax clearance certificate is required before a Certificate of Good Standing can be issued.
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Tax Clearance for Nonprofit Corporations:
| Agency: | Tennessee Department of Revenue |
| Filing Method: | Online |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Notes: |
- Tax clearance certificates are automatically issued by the Department of Revenue after an entity files its final franchise and excise tax return.
- A tax clearance certificate is required before a Certificate of Good Standing can be issued.
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Revised April 02, 2025. Complete data last reviewed April 02, 2025.
