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Michigan . Reinstatement

Reinstate your Michigan business and get back in good standing.

If Michigan administratively dissolved your entity, you can reinstate. Here is what is required, what it costs, and how to do it.

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When do you need to reinstate?

  • Missed annual report.
  • Unpaid franchise tax.
  • No registered agent on file.
  • No response to state correspondence.
  • Foreign entities: missed foreign qual renewals.

Michigan reinstatement fees

LLC reinstatement$50 + back annual reports + $10 per year penalty
Corporation reinstatement$25 + back annual reports + back franchise tax
Each missed annual report$25
Late penalties$10 late fee per year delinquent

Michigan reinstatement process

  1. 1Identify everything missed.
  2. 2Update officer + member info.
  3. 3Confirm a registered agent.
  4. 4File reinstatement with all back-fees.
  5. 5Confirmation in your Vault.
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How do I reinstate a Michigan business?
File a Reinstatement with all missed annual reports, back franchise taxes, and the $50 + back annual reports + $10 per year penalty fee.
How much does Michigan reinstatement cost?
LLC: $50 + back annual reports + $10 per year penalty. Corp: $25 + back annual reports + back franchise tax.
How long does Michigan reinstatement take?
Standard 7-14 business days. 24-hour: +$50. Same-day: +$100. 2-hour: +$500. 1-hour: +$1,000..
Can I reinstate after admin dissolution?
Yes. After 2 years of missed annual reports, reinstatement may no longer be available.
Does reinstatement reset my formation date?
No.
Do I owe back franchise tax during dissolution?
Yes.
Can File.Business handle reinstatement?
Yes.

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Disclosure. File.Business is a private business filing and compliance service. We are not a government agency and are not affiliated with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Corporations Division or any Secretary of State office. You may file directly with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Corporations Division. Information on this page is for general guidance only and is not legal, tax, or accounting advice. Fees and deadlines verified against the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Corporations Division as of June 2026 and may change. For entity-specific guidance, consult a licensed Michigan attorney or CPA.

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