Pennsylvania · Reinstatement
Reinstate an LLC in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania lets an LLC that has been administratively dissolved apply for reinstatement.
Start my Pennsylvania reinstatementCan you reinstate an LLC in Pennsylvania?
Yes. Pennsylvania lets a domestic LLC that was administratively dissolved for a missed annual report apply for reinstatement. Dissolution for missed reports starts with reports due in 2027. 1
Pennsylvania's Department of State says a domestic filing entity, such as an LLC, that was administratively dissolved for a missed annual report may reinstate with no limitation on the period of time. 1
Last checked .What it costs in Pennsylvania
We prepare the filing for $199 + state fees. You see the total before we file. See the reinstatement service.
How reinstatement works in Pennsylvania
Catch up on filings
A reinstating Pennsylvania entity files current annual report information and pays the reinstatement fee plus a fee for each delinquent annual report not previously paid. 1
Pay the state fee
Pennsylvania charges $35 for an application for reinstatement filed online and $40 for one filed on paper, plus $15 for each missing annual report. 1
Check the name
During an administrative dissolution in Pennsylvania, the entity's name is made available to other filing associations. If another one took the name, it may keep it and the reinstating entity must choose a new name. 1
What reinstatement does
Pennsylvania reinstatement takes effect as of the date of the administrative dissolution, except for use of the name if someone else registered it and the rights of anyone who relied on the dissolution. 1
What we do for your Pennsylvania filing
For $199 + state fees we confirm what Pennsylvania 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
How long do I have to reinstate an LLC in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania's Department of State says a domestic filing entity, such as an LLC, that was administratively dissolved for a missed annual report may reinstate with no limitation on the period of time. 1
What does Pennsylvania charge to reinstate an LLC?
Pennsylvania charges $35 for an application for reinstatement filed online and $40 for one filed on paper, plus $15 for each missing annual report. 1
Will my LLC keep its name in Pennsylvania?
During an administrative dissolution in Pennsylvania, the entity's name is made available to other filing associations. If another one took the name, it may keep it and the reinstating entity must choose a new name. 1
Does reinstatement in Pennsylvania reach back to the date the LLC lost its status?
Pennsylvania reinstatement takes effect as of the date of the administrative dissolution, except for use of the name if someone else registered it and the rights of anyone who relied on the dissolution. 1
What does Vermilion Vitez charge for a Pennsylvania reinstatement?
$199 + state fees. You see the state’s amounts before we file. See the reinstatement service.
Also in Pennsylvania
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- Pennsylvania: what the state calls it, time limit to apply, state fee, what to file first, the LLC's name, what reinstatement does pa.gov, checked Nov 14, 2026
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This page explains Pennsylvania’s rules. It is not legal or tax advice.
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We prepare the reinstatement and the back-year reports, you sign. $199 + state fees.
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