Reinstate or Revive Your South Carolina 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.
Foreign Reinstatement / Revival for Corporations:
| Agency: | South Carolina Secretary of State - Division of Business Filings |
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $25 |
Reinstatement / Revival for Corporations:
| Agency: | South Carolina Secretary of State - Division of Business Filings |
| Form: | Application for Reinstatement of a Corporation Dissolved by a Administrative Action (§ 33-14-220) |
| Agency Fee: | $25 |
Domestic Reinstatement / Revival for Limited Liability Companies:
| Agency: | South Carolina Secretary of State - Division of Business Filings |
| Form: | Application for Reinstatement of an LLC Dissolved by Administrative Action (§ 33-44-811) |
| Agency Fee: | $25 |
| Original Ink: | Required |
Domestic Reinstatement / Revival for Nonprofit Corporations:
| Agency: | South Carolina Secretary of State - Division of Business Filings |
| Form: | Application for Reinstatement of a Corporation Dissolved by an Administrative Action (§ 33-31-1422) |
| Agency Fee: | $25 |
Domestic Reinstatement / Revival for Professional Corporations:
| Agency: | South Carolina Secretary of State - Division of Business Filings |
| Form: | Application for a Reinstatement of a Corporation Dissolved by Administrative Action §33-14-220 |
| Agency Fee: | $25 |
What is the state agency that processes reinstatement?
Physical Address:
Edgar Brown Building, 1205 Pendleton Street, Suite 525
Columbia, SC 29201
Mailing Address:
SC Secretary of State's Office, 1205 Pendleton Street, Suite 525
Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: 803-734-2158
Website: https://sos.sc.gov/online-filings/business-entities
Name Search: https://businessfilings.sc.gov/BusinessFiling/Entity/Search
Forms: https://businessfilings.sc.gov/businessfiling/Home/CategorizedForms
Online Filing: https://businessfilings.sc.gov/businessfiling/Home
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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