South Carolina · Reinstatement
Reinstate an LLC in South Carolina
South Carolina lets an LLC that has been administratively dissolved apply for reinstatement within 2 years 1.
Start my South Carolina reinstatementCan you reinstate an LLC in South Carolina?
Yes. In South Carolina, an LLC that the Secretary of State has administratively dissolved may apply to the Secretary of State for reinstatement. 1
A South Carolina LLC must apply for reinstatement within 2 years after the effective date of its administrative dissolution. 1
Last checked .What it costs in South Carolina
We prepare the filing for $199 + state fees. You see the total before we file. See the reinstatement service.
How reinstatement works in South Carolina
Catch up on filings
A South Carolina application must state that the ground for dissolution either did not exist or has been eliminated. The ground the LLC act names is a fee, tax or penalty not paid within 60 days after it is due. 1
Tax clearance
A South Carolina reinstatement application must contain a certificate from the Department of Revenue reciting that all taxes owed by the LLC have been paid. 1
File the application
South Carolina uses form F0048, an application for reinstatement by an LLC dissolved by administrative action. The form's instructions ask for two copies and a self-addressed stamped envelope. 2
Pay the state fee
The South Carolina reinstatement form says the filing fee is $25.00, payable to the Secretary of State. 2
Check the name
The South Carolina application must state that the LLC's name satisfies the requirements of Section 33-44-105. 1
What reinstatement does
In South Carolina, reinstatement takes effect as of the date of the administrative dissolution, and the company may resume business as if the dissolution never occurred. 1
What we do for your South Carolina filing
For $199 + state fees we confirm what South 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.
In South Carolina the window above decides whether reinstatement is still open.
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 South Carolina?
A South Carolina LLC must apply for reinstatement within 2 years after the effective date of its administrative dissolution. 1
What does South Carolina charge to reinstate an LLC?
The South Carolina reinstatement form says the filing fee is $25.00, payable to the Secretary of State. 2
Does South Carolina need a tax clearance to reinstate an LLC?
A South Carolina reinstatement application must contain a certificate from the Department of Revenue reciting that all taxes owed by the LLC have been paid. 1
Will my LLC keep its name in South Carolina?
The South Carolina application must state that the LLC's name satisfies the requirements of Section 33-44-105. 1
Does reinstatement in South Carolina reach back to the date the LLC lost its status?
In South Carolina, reinstatement takes effect as of the date of the administrative dissolution, and the company may resume business as if the dissolution never occurred. 1
What does Vermilion Vitez charge for a South Carolina reinstatement?
$199 + state fees. You see the state’s amounts before we file. See the reinstatement service.
Also in South Carolina
Sources 2 links, checked Nov 14, 2026
- South Carolina: time limit to apply, what the state calls it, what to file first, tax clearance, the LLC's name, what reinstatement does scstatehouse.gov, checked Nov 14, 2026
- South Carolina: state fee, the application businessfilings.sc.gov, checked Nov 14, 2026
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This page explains South Carolina’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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