Reinstate a Texas LLC

It depends on the reason for termination. In Texas, an LLC can be terminated for a number of reasons. The most common reason for forfeiture is failure to file an annual franchise tax return/report.

To reinstate an LLC after forfeiture under the Tax Code for failure to file an annual franchise tax report, the LLC must file each delinquent report and any delinquent tax, penalty, and interest must be paid. You can call (800-252-1381) or email the Comptroller to determine what reports need to be filed.

Once the delinquent reports have been filed and the late fees paid, the Comptroller will issue a Tax Clearance Letter.

The Tax Clearance Letter is then attached to the Application to Reinstate and filed with the Texas Secretary of State.

The easiest way to file delinquent franchise tax reports is through the Texas Comptroller's WebFile System. You'll need the 11 digit Texas Tax ID and the Webfile number.

The Webfile # is essentially your "access code" to the Webfile system.   It is printed on the upper left corner of the tax report mail out by the Comtroller and on most other notices or correspondence from the Comptroller's office. It will consist of two letters followed by six numbers (Example: RT666666).

If you do not have your Webfile #, you can call into an automated system at (800) 442-3453. You'll have to have access to information on a previously filed report. If you do not have the necessary information,  you can request a duplicate report via this automated system.

We charge $300 for a simple reinstatement plus the $75 filing fee. You will also have to pay any late fees and penalties (typically $51 per delinquent report).

It takes about 1 week to get a Tax Clearance Letter from the Texas Comptroller and a couple additional days to file the Application for Reinstatement and Request to Set Aside Tax Forfeiture.