To revive a Texas LLC, you’ll need to file either an Application for Reinstatement and Request to Set Aside Tax Forfeiture (Form 801) or a Texas Certificate of Reinstatement (Form 811) with the Texas Secretary of State. You’ll also have to fix the issues that led to your Texas LLC’s termination and obtain a Texas tax clearance letter from the Comptroller of Public Accounts.
To reinstate your business registration after voluntary termination or forfeiture for failure to maintain a registered agent, use Form 811, Reinstatement.
Processing Times and Costs
LLC – The normal processing time for LLC Texas reinstatement filings is around 3-5 business days. If you choose expedited service, you can expect the document by the close of the next business day. As for the Tax Clearance Letter, you will have to wait for approximately 4-6 weeks.
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An entity forfeited, the status by the Texas Comptroller is "Franchise Tax Involuntarily Ended." The entity’s directors and officers can be personally liable for the debts of the entity, including taxes. Once corporate privileges are reinstated, the “rights relate back to the point of the delinquency.”
Reinstating a forfeited LLC in Texas involves obtaining a Certificate of Good Standing and paying all past due taxes and fees. Then, you file the appropriate paperwork with the Texas Secretary of State to officially reinstate the LLC.
Forfeited Existence means the LLC’s existence has been terminated, potentially changing your business to a sole proprietorship or general partnership depending on its original structure. It’s advised to consult an experienced Business Attorney for reinstatement.