Tennessee · Reinstatement
Reinstate an LLC in Tennessee
Tennessee lets an LLC that has been administratively dissolved apply for reinstatement.
Start my Tennessee reinstatementCan you reinstate an LLC in Tennessee?
Yes. Tennessee's term is reinstatement. The Secretary of State's form for it is titled Application for Reinstatement Following Administrative Dissolution/Revocation. 1
Last checked .What it costs in Tennessee
We prepare the filing for $199 + state fees. You see the total before we file. See the reinstatement service.
How reinstatement works in Tennessee
Catch up on filings
Tennessee asks that the reinstatement application be submitted together with everything needed for reinstatement, including all past due annual reports and additional filing fees. 2
Tax clearance
Tennessee's Secretary of State requests tax clearance verification from the Department of Revenue before accepting the application. If it cannot get that verification, it rejects the application and returns it. 2
File the application
Tennessee's form is the Application for Reinstatement Following Administrative Dissolution/Revocation, SS-9410. It can be completed online at the state's e-commerce site, or filed on paper by mail or in person. 2
Pay the state fee
Tennessee charges a $70 filing fee for a reinstatement. Paying online by credit or debit card adds a separate convenience fee. 2
Check the name
On the Tennessee form the LLC enters its name at the time of dissolution. If it is changing the name, the new name must satisfy the statutory name requirements for that type of entity. 2
What reinstatement does
Under the Tennessee Revised Limited Liability Company Act as enacted in 2005, reinstatement relates back to the effective date of the administrative dissolution, and the LLC resumes business as if the dissolution had never occurred. 3
More details for Tennessee
Tennessee lists failure to file an annual report, being without a registered agent, and a returned payment by a financial institution among the reasons for administrative dissolution. 4
What we do for your Tennessee filing
For $199 + state fees we confirm what Tennessee 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/Revocation (SS-9410) 2
Common questions
What does Tennessee charge to reinstate an LLC?
Tennessee charges a $70 filing fee for a reinstatement. Paying online by credit or debit card adds a separate convenience fee. 2
Does Tennessee need a tax clearance to reinstate an LLC?
Tennessee's Secretary of State requests tax clearance verification from the Department of Revenue before accepting the application. If it cannot get that verification, it rejects the application and returns it. 2
Will my LLC keep its name in Tennessee?
On the Tennessee form the LLC enters its name at the time of dissolution. If it is changing the name, the new name must satisfy the statutory name requirements for that type of entity. 2
Does reinstatement in Tennessee reach back to the date the LLC lost its status?
Under the Tennessee Revised Limited Liability Company Act as enacted in 2005, reinstatement relates back to the effective date of the administrative dissolution, and the LLC resumes business as if the dissolution had never occurred. 3
What does Vermilion Vitez charge for a Tennessee reinstatement?
$199 + state fees. You see the state’s amounts before we file. See the reinstatement service.
Also in Tennessee
Sources 4 links, checked Nov 14, 2026
- Tennessee: what the state calls it sos.tn.gov, checked Nov 14, 2026
- Tennessee: state fee, what to file first, tax clearance, the application, the LLC's name sos-tn-gov-files.tnsosfiles.com, checked Nov 14, 2026
- Tennessee: what reinstatement does capitol.tn.gov, checked Nov 14, 2026
- Tennessee: dissolution grounds sos.tn.gov, checked Nov 14, 2026
Each source shows the date it was checked. The newest check is Nov 14, 2026.
This page explains Tennessee’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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