Indiana · Reinstatement
Reinstate an LLC in Indiana
Indiana lets an LLC that has been administratively dissolved apply for reinstatement.
Start my Indiana reinstatementCan you reinstate an LLC in Indiana?
Yes. Indiana calls getting the company back reinstatement. The Secretary of State's directions cover a corporation or limited liability company that has been administratively dissolved or revoked. 1
An Indiana entity that was administratively dissolved may apply for reinstatement up to 5 years after the dissolution date. After 5 years the application must also give the reason and the intended future activities. 2
Last checked .What it costs in Indiana
We prepare the filing for $199 + state fees. You see the total before we file. See the reinstatement service.
How reinstatement works in Indiana
Catch up on filings
To be reinstated in Indiana, an entity must pay all fees, taxes, interest and penalties that were due to the Secretary of State at dissolution, plus those that would have been due while it was dissolved. 2
Tax clearance
Indiana requires a Certificate of Clearance from the Department of Revenue before anything goes to the Secretary of State. The Department of Revenue issues it after an affidavit. 1
File the application
Indiana's directions have the entity complete the Application for Reinstatement, State Form 4160, and mail or hand deliver it with the other items to the Secretary of State. 1
Pay the state fee
Indiana's reinstatement fee is $30.00. The filing fees also include all fees owed for missed Business Entity Reports. 1
Check the name
Indiana's application states the entity's name at the time of dissolution and, if needed, a different name that meets the state's name rule. 2
What reinstatement does
In Indiana, reinstatement relates back to the date of the administrative dissolution, and the entity resumes its activities as if the dissolution never occurred. 2
More details for Indiana
In Indiana, an applicant who is not listed as a governing person must include a notarized affidavit that a governing person gave permission. 2
What we do for your Indiana filing
For $199 + state fees we confirm what Indiana 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.
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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 Reinstatement (State Form 4160) 1
Common questions
How long do I have to reinstate an LLC in Indiana?
An Indiana entity that was administratively dissolved may apply for reinstatement up to 5 years after the dissolution date. After 5 years the application must also give the reason and the intended future activities. 2
What does Indiana charge to reinstate an LLC?
Indiana's reinstatement fee is $30.00. The filing fees also include all fees owed for missed Business Entity Reports. 1
Does Indiana need a tax clearance to reinstate an LLC?
Indiana requires a Certificate of Clearance from the Department of Revenue before anything goes to the Secretary of State. The Department of Revenue issues it after an affidavit. 1
Will my LLC keep its name in Indiana?
Indiana's application states the entity's name at the time of dissolution and, if needed, a different name that meets the state's name rule. 2
Does reinstatement in Indiana reach back to the date the LLC lost its status?
In Indiana, reinstatement relates back to the date of the administrative dissolution, and the entity resumes its activities as if the dissolution never occurred. 2
What does Vermilion Vitez charge for an Indiana reinstatement?
$199 + state fees. You see the state’s amounts before we file. See the reinstatement service.
Also in Indiana
Sources 2 links, checked Nov 14, 2026
- Indiana: what the state calls it, state fee, tax clearance, the application in.gov, checked Nov 14, 2026
- Indiana: time limit to apply, what to file first, the LLC's name, what reinstatement does, who signs iga.in.gov, checked Nov 14, 2026
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This page explains Indiana’s rules. It is not legal or tax advice.
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