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Texas . Reinstatement 2026

Reinstate your Texas business and get back in good standing.

If Texas administratively dissolved your entity for missed annual reports or unpaid franchise tax, you can reinstate. Here is exactly what is required, what it costs, and how to do it.

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When you need it

When do you need to reinstate?

Texas administratively dissolves an entity for any of these reasons:

  • Missed annual report. The most common reason.
  • Unpaid franchise tax. Triggers administrative dissolution.
  • No registered agent on file.
  • Failure to respond to state correspondence.
  • Foreign entities only: Failure to file foreign qualification renewals.
What it costs

Texas reinstatement fees

Component Texas cost
LLC reinstatement$75 + all back franchise taxes and penalties
Corporation reinstatement$75 + all back franchise taxes and penalties
Each missed annual report$0 (no separate AR fee; PIR required) (LLC)
Late penalties$50 + 5% interest

File.Business preparation: $149. State fees passed through at cost.

Step by step

Texas reinstatement process

  1. 1Identify everything missed.
  2. 2Update officer + member information.
  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 Texas business?
File a Reinstatement with the Texas Secretary of State, Business + Public Filings Division. Include all missed annual reports, back franchise taxes, and the $75 + all back franchise taxes and penalties fee for LLCs.
How much does Texas reinstatement cost?
LLC: $75 + all back franchise taxes and penalties. Corporation: $75 + all back franchise taxes and penalties.
How long does Texas reinstatement take?
1-2 business days standard, 4-hour expedited available.
Can I reinstate after administrative dissolution?
Yes, if you file within the window. After 120 days of delinquent franchise tax, reinstatement may no longer be available.
Does reinstatement reset my formation date?
No. Original formation date and document number remain.
Do I owe back franchise tax during the dissolved period?
Yes. Back franchise tax is owed for every year missed.
Can File.Business handle reinstatement?
Yes. We calculate cost upfront, prepare all back filings, pay state fees, and confirm when reinstated.

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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 Texas Secretary of State, Business + Public Filings Division or any Secretary of State office. You may file directly with the Texas Secretary of State, Business + Public Filings Division. Information on this page is for general guidance only and is not legal, tax, or accounting advice. Fees and deadlines verified against the Texas Secretary of State, Business + Public Filings Division as of June 2026 and may change. For entity-specific guidance, consult a licensed Texas attorney or CPA.

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