California · Reinstatement
Reinstate an LLC in California
California lets an LLC apply for revivor.
Start my California reinstatementCan you reinstate an LLC in California?
Yes. In California, the Franchise Tax Board calls getting back from a tax suspension or forfeiture revivor. A suspended or forfeited business is not in good standing and loses its rights to do business. 1
Last checked .What it costs in California
We prepare the filing for $199 + state fees. You see the total before we file. See the reinstatement service.
How reinstatement works in California
Catch up on filings
To revive a business with the Franchise Tax Board in California, the business must file all past due tax returns, pay all past due tax balances and file a revivor request form. 1
Tax clearance
In California the Franchise Tax Board issues the certificate of revivor, and a suspended or forfeited taxpayer becomes reinstated when that certificate is issued. 2
File the application
To revive with the Franchise Tax Board, a California LLC files the Application for Certificate of Revivor, form FTB 3557 LLC, which can be mailed or filed online. 1
Check the name
A suspended California business loses the right to use its name. The Secretary of State denies the revivor request if the name is no longer available and requires a new name. 1
What reinstatement does
Under California law, a revived taxpayer is reinstated but this is without prejudice to any action, defense or right that accrued because of the original suspension or forfeiture. 2
More details for California
The California Secretary of State can also suspend an LLC for failure to file a Statement of Information. That suspension is revived by filing a current Statement of Information online, subject to the name being available. 3
What we do for your California filing
For $199 + state fees we confirm what California requires for your company and prepare the filing. You sign, we file. State charges are passed through at cost. You see the amounts before we file. Start your reinstatement.
Reinstate or start a new LLC?
A new LLC is a new company with a new formation date. If a fresh start is cheaper for you, we say so.
What to have ready
- The company name exactly as registered
- The state of formation
- The last year the company filed a report with the state
- The Application for Certificate of Revivor – Limited Liability Company (FTB 3557 LLC) 1
Common questions
Does California need a tax clearance to reinstate an LLC?
In California the Franchise Tax Board issues the certificate of revivor, and a suspended or forfeited taxpayer becomes reinstated when that certificate is issued. 2
Will my LLC keep its name in California?
A suspended California business loses the right to use its name. The Secretary of State denies the revivor request if the name is no longer available and requires a new name. 1
Does reinstatement in California reach back to the date the LLC lost its status?
Under California law, a revived taxpayer is reinstated but this is without prejudice to any action, defense or right that accrued because of the original suspension or forfeiture. 2
What does Vermilion Vitez charge for a California reinstatement?
$199 + state fees. You see the state’s amounts before we file. See the reinstatement service.
Also in California
Sources 3 links, checked Nov 14, 2026
- California: what the state calls it, what to file first, the application, the LLC's name ftb.ca.gov, checked Nov 14, 2026
- California: tax clearance, what reinstatement does leginfo.legislature.ca.gov, checked Nov 14, 2026
- California: other path sos.ca.gov, checked Nov 14, 2026
Each source shows the date it was checked. The newest check is Nov 14, 2026.
This page explains California’s rules. It is not legal or tax advice.
Reinstate your California LLC with us
We prepare the reinstatement and the back-year reports, you sign. $199 + state fees.
Start my California reinstatement