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How to Reinstate a Dissolved LLC in Michigan

Michigan's reinstatement process is straightforward — file online or by mail with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA). No tax clearance required, 10-day turnaround.

$50
Reinstatement Fee
$25/yr
Annual Report Fee
10 days
Processing Time
No
Tax Clearance Required
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Step-by-step process

Michigan LLC Reinstatement: The Exact Steps

Michigan processes reinstatements through LARA's Corporations, Securities & Commercial Licensing Bureau. The process is relatively efficient — no tax clearance, and LARA accepts online filings which speeds things up considerably compared to mail-only states.

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Name at risk: A dissolved Michigan LLC loses exclusive rights to its business name. Another entity can register the same name at any time while yours is inactive.

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Verify dissolution status with LARA

Search the Michigan LARA business database to confirm your entity is dissolved, determine the exact dissolution date, and identify how many annual statements are outstanding.

Same day
2

File all delinquent annual statements with LARA

Michigan requires all overdue annual statements to be filed before reinstatement. Each year carries a $25 filing fee. LARA's online system allows you to file multiple years at once, which streamlines the catch-up process significantly.

1–2 days
3

Pay any accumulated late penalties ($25/year)

In addition to the annual statement fees, Michigan charges late penalties on delinquent filings. Confirm the total balance due with LARA before submitting to avoid delays or rejection.

Same as statements
4

Submit the Certificate of Restoration to LARA ($50 fee)

File the Certificate of Restoration with LARA along with the $50 state filing fee. This can be done online through Michigan's CSCL Online portal or by mail. Verify that your registered agent information is current before filing.

Filing day
5

Wait for LARA approval (~10 days)

Online filings are processed faster than mail. Standard turnaround with LARA is approximately 10 business days. If there are deficiencies in the filing, LARA will issue a notice — we monitor for these and respond immediately.

~10 days
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Obtain Certificate of Good Standing from LARA

Once reinstated, request a Certificate of Good Standing from LARA. Banks, lenders, and partners will require this document before doing business with your entity again.

After approval
Why businesses get dissolved

Common Michigan Dissolution Reasons

Most Michigan LLC dissolutions are administrative — LARA sends a notice, it gets missed, and the entity is dissolved. Here are the most common causes:

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Missing Annual Statements

Michigan LLCs must file an annual statement each year by February 15. Missing one or more filings triggers administrative dissolution after LARA's notice period.

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Failed Notice Delivery

LARA sends dissolution notices to your registered agent address on file. An outdated or invalid address means you may not learn of the dissolution for months.

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Registered Agent Issues

Michigan requires every LLC to maintain a registered agent with a physical Michigan address. Resignation or lapse of the agent can result in dissolution.

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Inactive or Abandoned LLC

LLCs that were set up but never actively used often fall behind on compliance. Owners frequently don't discover the dissolution until they need the entity again.

Common questions

Michigan Reinstatement FAQ

Can I reinstate my Michigan LLC myself?+
Yes. Michigan allows online filing through LARA's CSCL Online portal. You can file delinquent annual statements and the Certificate of Restoration yourself. The difficulty is in calculating the exact balance owed across multiple delinquent years and ensuring all filings are submitted correctly. ResurrectOS audits the full delinquency, prepares all documents, and handles the LARA submission so nothing gets rejected.
How long does Michigan reinstatement take?+
Online filings with LARA process in approximately 10 business days. Mail submissions take longer — typically 3 to 5 weeks. We file online to get the fastest turnaround.
Is tax clearance required in Michigan?+
No — Michigan does not require a tax clearance certificate from the Department of Treasury to reinstate a dissolved LLC. This makes Michigan one of the simpler states to reinstate in, since you're dealing exclusively with LARA rather than coordinating between multiple agencies.
What does reinstatement cost in Michigan?+
The state reinstatement filing fee is $50. You'll also owe $25 per delinquent annual statement plus any applicable late penalties of $25 per year. For an LLC dissolved two years ago, you're looking at approximately $150 in state fees before the ResurrectOS service fee.
Can my Michigan business name be taken while I'm dissolved?+
Yes. LARA does not reserve names for dissolved entities. Another business can register your LLC's name at any point during dissolution. The sooner you reinstate, the lower the risk of losing your name permanently.
Can I file online with LARA or do I have to mail?+
Both options are available. Michigan's CSCL Online portal accepts electronic filings for both delinquent annual statements and the Certificate of Restoration. Online filing is faster — we always file online to take advantage of the shorter processing window.
Michigan State Fees
Reinstatement filing fee$50
Annual statement fee (per year)$25
Late penalty (per year)$25
Tax clearanceNot required
Processing time~10 days
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