Reinstate or Revive Your Michigan Entity
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.
Domestic Reinstatement / Revival for Corporations:
| Agency: | Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) - Bureau of Corporations, Securities & Commercial Licensing - Corporations Division |
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| Agency Fee: | $10 plus any penalty fees. |
Foreign Reinstatement / Revival for Limited Liability Companies:
| Agency: | Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) - Bureau of Corporations, Securities & Commercial Licensing - Corporations Division |
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| Agency Fee: | $50 plus any penalty fees. |
Reinstatement / Revival for Limited Liability Companies:
| Agency: | Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) - Bureau of Corporations, Securities & Commercial Licensing - Corporations Division |
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| Agency Fee: | $50 |
Domestic Reinstatement / Revival for Nonprofit Corporations:
| Agency: | Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) - Bureau of Corporations, Securities & Commercial Licensing - Corporations Division |
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| Agency Fee: | $10 plus any penalty fees. |
Domestic Reinstatement / Revival for Professional Corporations:
| Agency: | Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) - Bureau of Corporations, Securities & Commercial Licensing - Corporations Division |
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| Agency Fee: | $10 plus any penalty fees. |
What is the state agency that processes reinstatement?
Physical Address:
Corporations, Securities & Commercial Licensing - 1st Floor, 2501 Woodlake Circle
Okemos, MI 48864
Mailing Address:
Corporations, Securities & Commercial Licensing - Corporations Division, PO Box 30054
Lansing, MI 48909
Phone: Business Services: 517-241-6470
Fax: Business Services: 517-241-0538 or MICH-ELF: 517 6
Website: http://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-35299_61343_35413---,00.html
Name Search: https://cofs.lara.state.mi.us/SearchApi/Search/Search
Forms: http://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-61343_35413_36736---,00.html
Online Filing: https://cofs.lara.state.mi.us/corpweb/LoginSystem/ExternalLogin.aspx
Email: corpsmail@michigan.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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