Why Do You Need Missouri Reinstatement For Your LLC Or Corporation?
Noncompliance with state obligations puts your company at risk of suspension or administrative dissolution. At the same time, you may face penalties and lose the benefits for your business entity type until you settle everything through Missouri reinstatement.
What Is Needed To File For Reinstatement?
If you want to restore your company to good standing status, you will have to go through the Missouri reinstatement process. The steps and requirements depend on state laws. In Missouri, an administratively dissolved company can apply for reinstatement with the Secretary of State.
You will have to file a completed reinstatement form and follow the guidelines that the office of the Secretary of State will give you. Additionally, you will have to pay for any past-due fees and penalties.
You cannot download the forms online. Instead, you will have to contact their office to obtain copies and instructions called a reinstatement packet. Send your request to any of the following:
Email: rescissions@sos.mo.gov
Fax: (573) 751-5841
Mail: Corporations Division
P.O. Box 778
Jefferson City, Missouri 65102
Missouri corporations will also need to submit a tax clearance letter certifying that it has no taxes due. You can get this document from the Tax Clearance Unit of the Department of Revenue. File a Request for Tax Clearance form signed by one of your company’s officers. You can do this by mail or fax.
Once you have all the necessary documents, file them with the Corporations Division.
Corporations Division
P.O. Box 778 / 600 W. Main St., Room 322
Jefferson City, Missouri 65102
Phone: (537) 751-4153
Fax: (573) 751-5841
Toll-Free 1-866-223-6535
Website: http://www.sos.mo.gov
You can also submit them to one of the regional offices:
Kansas City
State Office Bldg. Ste 513
615 E 13th St.
Kansas City, Missouri 64106
(816) 889-2925
Fax: (816)-889-2879
St. Louis
U.S. Customs House & Old Post Office Building
815 Olive Street, Suite 210
St. Louis, Missouri 63101
(314) 340-7490
Fax: (314) 340-7500
How Much Will It Cost To Reinstate?
LLC – The reinstatement of a dissolved Missouri LLC comes with a $100 filing fee. You may also have to pay for delinquent fees, penalties, and interest.
Corporation – The filing fee to reinstate a Missouri corporation is $55. You may also have to settle back payments for missed annual reports, late penalties, and interest.
How Long Will This Process Take?
The processing time for Missouri reinstatement documents will depend on the method of filing.
If you file in person, the state office will take around 1-2 working days to finish. If they finish sooner, you can expect it the same day. However, you may need to wait a few more days for the return mail.
They normally take 4-7 business days to finish processing mailed and faxed submissions. If you want faster service, you can choose to fax your forms to one of the regional offices.
The state will send you a confirmation copy by mail. You may also access an electronic copy on the website of the Secretary of State.
What Is Required On The Forms?
LLC – Missouri LLCs need to prepare the following information:
- LLC Name
- A Statement That The Grounds For Cancellation Did Not Exist Or Your Company Has Already Eliminated Them
- A Statement That Your LLC Name Complies With The State Naming Regulations
Corporation – Corporations have to provide the following:
- Company Name
- A Statement That The Grounds For Cancellation Did Not Exist Or Your Company Has Already Eliminated Them
- A Statement That Your LLC Name Complies With The State Naming Regulations
What Cannot Be Changed On The Forms?
The Missouri reinstatement form does not have a section for changing the registered agent, principal office address, and company officials. However, you can file separate forms for those and add them as attachments to your reinstatement filing. Each of the forms has a corresponding filing fee.
- Change in Registered Agent – Appointment Of Registered Agent, $10
- Change in Principal Office Address – Articles Of Amendment, $25
- Add, Remove, Or Edit Names And Addresses Of Company Officials – Articles Of Amendment, $25
What If My Company’s Name Is In Use When I Need To Reinstate?
If another business entity is already using your company name before you reinstate, you will have to use an alternative. Make sure it complies with the naming regulations of Missouri.
How Can DoMyLLC Assist With Streamlining?
A business owner must file a Missouri reinstatement after the company is administratively dissolved. Company owners that do not have experience or enough time, this ordeal can be stressful. A third-party organization like DoMyLLC can help you by providing custom solutions and live support.
Missouri Reinstatement FAQs
Can you change your registered agent on the reinstatement?
You cannot do this using the reinstatement forms. However, you can attach an Appointment of Registered Agent form along with your reinstatement documents.
How many annual reports can your company fail to submit before the state prohibits reinstatement?
A Missouri company can miss up to 10 annual report filings before it can no longer be reinstated. If you want to do business again after that period, you will have to apply as a new business entity.
How long can your company be inactive with the state before it has to start over as a new business entity?
If the state administratively dissolves your Missouri company, you have 10 years to reinstate it. After that, you will have to start over as a new business entity.