How to Reinstate a Mississippi LLC
To revive a Mississippi LLC, you’ll need to file the Application for Reinstatement Following Administrative Dissolution with the Mississippi Secretary of State. You’ll also have to fix the issues that led to your Mississippi LLC’s dissolution and obtain a tax clearance letter from the Mississippi Department of Revenue. Below, we provide a free, step-by-step guide to reinstating your Misssissippi LLC.
Revive Or Reinstate A Mississippi Limited Liability Company
The Mississippi Secretary of State can administratively dissolve your LLC if you fail to do any of the following for 60 days:
- pay filing fees or taxes
- file an annual report
- appoint and maintain a registered agent
The Mississippi SOS may also administratively dissolve your Mississippi LLC if it finds that you misrepresented any facts on your filings.
In order to get back into business again, you can apply for reinstatement. To revive or reinstate your Mississippi LLC, you’ll need to submit the following to the Mississippi SOS:
- a completed Mississippi Application for Reinstatement Following Administrative Dissolution
- a tax clearance letter from the Mississippi Department of Revenue
- a $50 filing fee
What information do I need for the Mississippi reinstatement application?
To fill out the Mississippi reinstatement application, you’ll need to list your LLC’s business email, phone, FEIN, principal address, and your registered agent information.
A tax clearance letter from the Mississippi Department of Revenue must be attached to your application.
How do I file the Mississippi application for reinstatement?
You can only submit the Mississippi application for reinstatement online through the Mississippi Secretary of State’s website. If you don’t already have an account, you’ll need to create one.
Once you’re logged in, you can choose the option for “Reinstatement.” You’ll be prompted to get a tax clearance letter from the Department of Revenue. If you already have it, you can go ahead and fill out the application.
You can pay with a credit card, e-check, or an ACH bank transfer.
Where do I submit my Mississippi reinstatement application?
Reinstatement applications are processed by the Mississippi Secretary of State.
How much will it cost to revive a Mississippi LLC?
The filing fee for a reinstatement application is $50.
How long does it take the state to process the Mississippi Application for Reinstatement?
It only takes the Mississippi Secretary of State’s office 1-2 business days to process a reinstatement application.
Can you change your Mississippi registered agent on the Mississippi reinstatement?
No. To change your Mississippi registered agent, you’ll need to file a Mississippi LLC amendment after your reinstatement is approved.
How long do you have to revive a Mississippi LLC?
You can revive a business in Mississippi at any time, but after one year, your name becomes available for other companies to adopt.
What if my name was taken during administrative dissolution?
If your Mississippi LLC’s name was taken while it was administratively dissolved, you’ll need to choose a new name. You can change the name of your LLC on the Mississippi Application for Reinstatement.
Where do I submit my Mississippi reinstatement application?
Reinstatement applications are processed by the Mississippi Secretary of State, and you can only file online.
Mississippi Tax Clearance
Before you can submit your Mississippi Application for Reinstatement, you’ll need to obtain a tax clearance letter from the Mississippi Department of Revenue.
How do you get a tax clearance letter for a Mississippi LLC?
To get a tax clearance letter from the Mississippi Department of Revenue, you’ll need to send a written request. In your letter, include your Mississippi LLC’s name and the signature of a manager or member. You can send it by mail or fax.
Mail:
PO Box 1033
Jackson, MS 39215
Fax:
(601) 923-7094
How long does it take to receive Mississippi tax clearance?
It takes the Department of Revenue about 2-7 business days to process your tax clearance.