Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin.
Tax Clearance for Corporations:
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Revenue |
| Filing Method: | Mail, email, or fax. |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Turnaround: | 3 months |
| Notes: | Contact the Department of Revenue for a clearance certificate. Certificate only pertain to sales and use tax and are generally only used when purchasing a business to check their tax status. |
Tax Clearance for Limited Liability Companies:
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Revenue |
| Filing Method: | Mail, email, or fax. |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Turnaround: | 3 months |
| Notes: | Contact the Department of Revenue for a clearance certificate. Certificate only pertain to sales and use tax and are generally only used when purchasing a business to check their tax status. |
Tax Clearance for Nonprofit Corporations:
Revised February 28, 2020. Complete data last reviewed February 28, 2020.
