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Reinstate an LLC in Illinois

Illinois lets an LLC that has been administratively dissolved apply for reinstatement.

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Company statusSTATEIllinoisCALLEDReinstatementSTATE FEE$2001OFFICIAL PAGES CHECKED1LAST CHECKEDNov 14, 2026

Can you reinstate an LLC in Illinois?

Yes. In Illinois, an LLC that the Secretary of State administratively dissolved can be reinstated by the Secretary of State under Section 35-40 of the LLC Act. 1

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What it costs in Illinois

$200Illinois state fee 1
$199our preparation fee, plus state fees

We prepare the filing for $199 + state fees. You see the total before we file. See the reinstatement service.

How reinstatement works in Illinois

  1. Catch up on filings

    Illinois requires the LLC to file all reports then due and pay all fees and penalties then due, along with the application for reinstatement. 1

  2. Tax clearance

    Illinois lists three things for reinstatement: the application, all reports due, and all fees and penalties due. The list names no tax clearance. 1

  3. Pay the state fee

    Illinois charges $200 to file an application for reinstatement of an LLC. 1

  4. Check the name

    Illinois bars another LLC or corporation from using a dissolved LLC's name until 3 years after the notice of dissolution. An LLC reinstated within those 3 years continues under its previous name unless it changes its name. 1

What reinstatement does

In Illinois, once the application is filed, the LLC's existence is treated as continuing without interruption from the date of the notice of dissolution. 1

What we do for your Illinois filing

For $199 + state fees we confirm what Illinois 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

Common questions

What does Illinois charge to reinstate an LLC?

Illinois charges $200 to file an application for reinstatement of an LLC. 1

Does Illinois need a tax clearance to reinstate an LLC?

Illinois lists three things for reinstatement: the application, all reports due, and all fees and penalties due. The list names no tax clearance. 1

Will my LLC keep its name in Illinois?

Illinois bars another LLC or corporation from using a dissolved LLC's name until 3 years after the notice of dissolution. An LLC reinstated within those 3 years continues under its previous name unless it changes its name. 1

Does reinstatement in Illinois reach back to the date the LLC lost its status?

In Illinois, once the application is filed, the LLC's existence is treated as continuing without interruption from the date of the notice of dissolution. 1

What does Vermilion Vitez charge for an Illinois reinstatement?

$199 + state fees. You see the state’s amounts before we file. See the reinstatement service.

Also in Illinois

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  1. Illinois: what the state calls it, state fee, what to file first, tax clearance, the LLC's name, what reinstatement does ilga.gov, checked Nov 14, 2026

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This page explains Illinois’s rules. It is not legal or tax advice.

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