Texas LLC Reinstatement
Get your LLC back in good standing.
If your Texas LLC has been involuntarily terminated or forfeited, you need a clear path forward.
We help you navigate the requirements of the Texas Secretary of State and Texas Comptroller to secure your Certificate of Reinstatement quickly and accurately.
Operating a forfeited LLC exposes you to personal liability. Reinstatement is critical to restoring your corporate shield and ensuring your business operations, banking, and contracts remain legally protected.
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How to Reinstate a Texas Company
A clear path to restoring your entity's good standing.
Step-by-step timeline
Identify the Root Cause
First, we determine exactly why the entity was forfeited (e.g., missing tax returns, unpaid fees, or registered agent issues).
Resolve Comptroller Issues
File all missing franchise tax reports and pay any outstanding taxes, penalties, and interest to obtain a tax clearance letter.
File with Secretary of State
Submit the necessary reinstatement forms along with the tax clearance to the Texas Secretary of State.
Confirmation
Receive your Certificate of Reinstatement, officially restoring your entity's active status.
Documents involved
The process typically requires filing past-due Texas Franchise Tax Reports, obtaining a Tax Clearance Letter for Reinstatement from the Comptroller, and filing an Application for Reinstatement (Form 801) with the Secretary of State.
Where businesses fail
Most business owners fail by filing the wrong years' tax reports, miscalculating penalties, or submitting the reinstatement application before the Comptroller has fully cleared the tax hold. The state systems do not talk to each other instantly, requiring precise timing and coordination.
Your Path to Compliance
A complete framework for Texas entity good standing.
Understand Good Standing
Learn what it means for your Texas entity to be in good standing and why it matters for contracts, banking, and liability.
Restore Good Standing
Lost your status? We help you navigate the Comptroller and Secretary of State to get it back quickly and correctly.
Maintain Good Standing
Stay compliant year-round. Understand franchise tax reporting requirements to prevent future forfeiture.
Prevent Future Problems
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What Happens If You Do Nothing?
Under Tax Code §171, ignoring a forfeited or revoked status in Texas carries severe consequences that escalate over time.
Bank Account Freezes
Financial institutions regularly check entity status. Forfeiture often triggers immediate account holds and loan defaults.
Contract Invalidity
You lose the right to defend your business in Texas courts, and existing contracts may become unenforceable.
Personal Liability Exposure
Officers and directors can become personally liable for business debts created during the forfeiture period.