Reinstate or Revive Your Louisiana Entity

Restore your entity to good standing with the state
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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:Louisiana Secretary of State - Commercial Division
Notes:

Reinstating a corporation in Louisiana requires filing a reinstatement application with the Louisiana Secretary of State - Commercial Division and may require payment of penalty fees.

Reinstatement / Revival for Limited Liability Companies:

Agency:Louisiana Secretary of State - Commercial Division
Notes:

Reinstating a Louisiana LLC requires downloading a specific reinstatement form for your entity from the Louisiana Secretary of State’s website. Submit that form, along with last year’s annual report, to the Secretary of State.

What is the state agency that processes reinstatement?

Louisiana Secretary of State - Commercial Division

Physical Address:
8585 Archives Ave.
Baton Rouge, LA 70809


Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 94125
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9125

Phone: 225-925-4704
Fax: 225-932-5314

Website: http://www.sos.la.gov/Pages/default.aspx
Name Search: https://coraweb.sos.la.gov/CommercialSearch/CommercialSearch.aspx
Forms: http://www.sos.la.gov/BusinessServices/FileBusinessDocuments/GetFormsAndFeeSchedule/Pages/default.aspx
Online Filing: http://www.sos.la.gov/BusinessServices/FileBusinessDocuments/Pages/default.aspx

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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