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Reinstate an LLC in North Carolina

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

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Can you reinstate an LLC in North Carolina?

Yes. In North Carolina, an LLC that the Secretary of State has administratively dissolved may apply to the Secretary of State for reinstatement. 1

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What it costs in North Carolina

$100.00North Carolina state fee 2
$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 North Carolina

  1. Catch up on filings

    North Carolina says to fix the problem that caused the dissolution first. With overdue annual reports, the company files them all and pays all annual report fees before reinstating. 3

  2. Tax clearance

    If a North Carolina company is both suspended and administratively dissolved, it must first contact the NC Department of Revenue to clear the suspension. Then it follows the steps for an administrative reinstatement. 3

  3. File the application

    North Carolina's LLC application is Form L-08, the Application for Reinstatement Following Administrative Dissolution of Limited Liability Company, signed by a manager or other company official. 2

  4. Pay the state fee

    The North Carolina Secretary of State charges a $100.00 filing fee for an LLC's application for reinstatement following administrative dissolution. 2

  5. Check the name

    In North Carolina, a dissolved company loses the right to its name after 5 years. It must then reinstate under a different name by filing a name amendment with the application. 3

What reinstatement does

North Carolina's Secretary of State says the effective date of an LLC's reinstatement is the same date the administrative dissolution occurred. 3

What we do for your North Carolina filing

For $199 + state fees we confirm what North Carolina 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 Reinstatement Following Administrative Dissolution of Limited Liability Company (L-08) 2

Common questions

What does North Carolina charge to reinstate an LLC?

The North Carolina Secretary of State charges a $100.00 filing fee for an LLC's application for reinstatement following administrative dissolution. 2

Does North Carolina need a tax clearance to reinstate an LLC?

If a North Carolina company is both suspended and administratively dissolved, it must first contact the NC Department of Revenue to clear the suspension. Then it follows the steps for an administrative reinstatement. 3

Will my LLC keep its name in North Carolina?

In North Carolina, a dissolved company loses the right to its name after 5 years. It must then reinstate under a different name by filing a name amendment with the application. 3

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

North Carolina's Secretary of State says the effective date of an LLC's reinstatement is the same date the administrative dissolution occurred. 3

What does Vermilion Vitez charge for a North Carolina reinstatement?

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

Also in North Carolina

Sources 3 links, checked Nov 14, 2026
  1. North Carolina: what the state calls it ncleg.gov, checked Nov 14, 2026
  2. North Carolina: state fee, the application sosnc.gov, checked Nov 14, 2026
  3. North Carolina: what to file first, tax clearance, the LLC's name, what reinstatement does sosnc.gov, checked Nov 14, 2026

Each source shows the date it was checked. The newest check is Nov 14, 2026.

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

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