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Dissolve your entity, the right way.

Articles of Dissolution filed with the Secretary of State, IRS final return coordination, member or shareholder consent, final K-1 or 1099 wind-down. 51 jurisdictions.

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File.Business · Dissolution
51
Jurisdictions
60-90 days
Typical wind-down
14-step
Wind-down checklist
IRS
Coordinated
In a nutshell

The quick answer.

What is it?

A full dissolution package: state Articles of Dissolution, member or shareholder consent, IRS final return coordination, and post-dissolution wind-down checklist.

Who needs it?

Founders ending an LLC or Corporation. Single-member solos winding down a side project. Multi-member partnerships separating. Boards approving a corporate dissolution.

Why does it matter?

Dissolving wrong leaves you on the hook for annual reports, franchise tax, RA renewals, and IRS notices for years. Doing it right closes the file permanently.

When to act?

Once the decision is final, before the next annual-report deadline or franchise-tax assessment.

What you get

Real outcomes.

Not features — outcomes. Time saved, money saved, deadlines hit, anxiety reduced.

S

State Articles of Dissolution

Filed with the right form for your state.

I

IRS final return coordination

1120, 1120S, or 1065 marked final, with your CPA.

M

Member or shareholder consent

Templates included.

K

Final K-1 or 1099

Wind-down distributions allocated correctly.

R

RA + AR closed

No more annual report or registered agent obligations after dissolution.

C

Wind-down checklist

14-step post-dissolution checklist included.

How it works

A clean handoff, in 4 steps.

1
Step 01

Confirm dissolution decision.

Member or shareholder vote, recorded in minutes or consent.

2
Step 02

We file state Articles of Dissolution.

51 jurisdictions, state-specific form.

3
Step 03

Coordinate IRS final return.

With your CPA. 1120 / 1120S / 1065 marked final.

4
Step 04

Close ongoing obligations.

RA cancelled, AR obligations closed, vault sealed.

Why File.Business

The reasons 220,000+ chose us.

BosAI on every page. SOC 2 audited. All 51 jurisdictions. Real specialists, not bots. Compliance Subscription that pays for itself in the first missed deadline you avoid.

Right form per state

51 jurisdictions, each with their own dissolution form.

IRS coordination

We sync with your CPA on final returns.

Member or shareholder consent

Templates provided.

Specialist review

Every dissolution checked before submission.

14-step wind-down checklist

Don't miss anything.

State-rejection refund

If the state cannot dissolve, we refund our fee in full.

By the numbers

Dissolution, measured.

51
Jurisdictions
60-90 days
Typical wind-down
14-step
Wind-down checklist
IRS
Coordinated
Customer voice

"Wound down our SaaS LLC after the acquisition. File.Business coordinated state, IRS, RA cancellation, and final K-1s in 60 days. Sealed the file clean."

E
Erik H.
Founder, Hartley AI Labs
FAQ

Common questions.

What is the difference between dissolution and just stopping?

Dissolution is the formal state filing that closes the entity record. If you just stop, you still owe annual reports, franchise tax, and RA fees indefinitely.

Do I need member or shareholder consent?

Yes for most entities. Operating agreements and bylaws govern the vote threshold. We provide templates.

What happens to the EIN?

You notify the IRS the entity is dissolved when filing the final return. The EIN is never reused.

Final tax return?

Yes. 1120 / 1120S / 1065 marked final. We coordinate with your CPA.

What about creditors?

Most states require creditor notice. We surface state-specific creditor-notice rules.

What if I owe back taxes or annual reports?

State may require those cleared before dissolution. We surface blockers before filing.

How long does it take?

Filing takes 3 to 10 business days in most states. Full wind-down (creditor notice, tax, distributions) typically 60 to 90 days.

What does it cost?

$249 one-time per state, plus state filing fee. Bundled discounts for multi-state dissolutions.

Reinstatement if I change my mind?

Most states allow reinstatement within a window (usually 1 to 5 years). We handle reinstatement separately.

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Dissolve your entity, the right way.

State Articles of Dissolution + IRS coordination + wind-down checklist. 51 jurisdictions.

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