Why Do You Need Massachusetts Reinstatement For Your LLC Or Corporation?
A company in bad standing status with the state for a specific period puts itself at risk of administrative dissolution. Massachusetts reinstatement will restore its good standing status and allow it to continue doing business legally.
What Is Needed To File For Reinstatement?
Massachusetts reinstatement includes the settling of business compliance issues, submission of delinquent reports, and payment of fees. In Massachusetts, administratively dissolved companies have to file an Application for Reinstatement Following Administrative Dissolution with the Corporations Division of the Secretary of the Commonwealth.
LLC – Administratively dissolved Massachusetts LLCs also need to submit delinquent annual reports and fees. You also need to get a Certificate of Good Standing and/or Tax Compliance from the Department of Revenue. To get this document, you will have to file a request form online, by fax, or by mail.
Once you have all the necessary paperwork, file them with the Secretary of the Commonwealth. If you submit by mail or in person, make sure all of the signatures are original.
Additionally, mailed submissions require the type of document to be specified on the envelope and the inclusion of a money order or check payable to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Fax filings require a Fax Voucher Coversheet, which you can download from the homepage of the Corporations Division. If you choose this method, you will have to disclose your Visa, Mastercard, debit card, or checking account information.
Corporation – As for corporations, you will also have to secure a Certificate of Good Standing from the Department of Revenue and settle all delinquent reports and fees. You have the option to limit the reinstatement period of your Massachusetts corporation to a year or less. If you want to reinstate without limitation, you will have to include all the missing annual reports of your corporation for the last 10 fiscal years.
Massachusetts requires all corporate filings to be typed. Mailed and walk-in submissions should have original signatures.
If you choose to mail the documents, specify the document type on the envelope. You should also include a money order or check payable to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
If you opt for a fax submission, you have to attach a completed Fax Voucher Coversheet. Download a copy from the Corporations Division homepage. You will also have to provide your Visa, Mastercard, debit card, or checking account information.
How Much Will It Cost To Reinstate?
LLC – The reinstatement of a Massachusetts LLC has a filing fee of $100. Fax filings require a $9 fee for expedited processing. Annual reports cost $500 each and there is no late fee or reports.
Corporation – Prepare $100 for the reinstatement filing fee. If you choose to submit by fax, add $9 for expedited service. As for the annual reports, each costs $500 and there is no late fee or reports.
How Long Will This Process Take?
The Secretary of the Commonwealth normally takes 3-5 business days to process mailed reinstatement filings. If you file in person, it will take 1-2 working days. If you fax the documents during working hours, they will finish within the day. However, if you submit at night or on weekends, you will have to wait for 48 hours.
As for the tax clearance, you may have to wait a few days if you file your request online. If you submit in paper form, the Department of Revenue may take 4-6 weeks.
What Is Required On The Forms?
LLC
- LLC Name
- Name And Address Of The Registered Agent
- Effective Date Of The Administrative Dissolution
- Whether The Grounds For The Dissolution Did Not Exist Or Have Been Eliminated
- Effective Date And Time Of The Reinstatement
- Signature Of The Authorized Representative
- Telephone Number And Email Address
Corporation
- Corporation Name
- Name And Address Of The Registered Agent
- Effective Date Of The Administrative Dissolution
- Whether The Grounds For The Dissolution Did Not Exist Or Have Been Eliminated
- Whether The Reinstatement Has A Limitation Or Not
- Effective Date And Time Of The Reinstatement
- Signature Of The Authorized Representative
- Telephone Number And Email Address
What Cannot Be Changed On The Forms?
You cannot change any information related to your company’s registered agent. The Massachusetts reinstatement form also does not have a section for changing the principal office address or updating the list of company officials.
What If My Company’s Name Is In Use When I Need To Reinstate?
If the name of your Massachusetts company is no longer available, you have to use a new name and file a Certificate of Amendment along with the reinstatement application.
How Can DoMyLLC Assist With Streamlining?
Getting your Massachusetts company back into good standing with the state requires you to follow several steps, including filing a Massachusetts reinstatement. However, the process will depend on the structure of your business. Completing all the necessary transactions and paperwork can wear you out, especially if you have never done it before.
If you think you need help, contact a reliable company like DoMyLLC. Our team is ready to assist you every step of the way. We also offer personalized solutions and live support. You can expect our service to address your business’ specific needs.
Massachusetts Reinstatement FAQS
No, you cannot do this on the reinstatement. You will have to file a Statement of Change of Resident Agent and/or Office form.
You can reinstate at any time regardless of the number of annual reports you have missed.
You can apply for reinstatement at any time. There is no deadline or time limit.
Massachusetts Business Resources
Massachusetts Office of Secretary of State
Phone Number:
(617) 727-9640
Address:
Massachusetts Secretary of State
One Ashburton Place, 17th floor
Boston, MA 02108