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How to Reinstate a Dissolved LLC in Mississippi

Mississippi is one of the most affordable states to reinstate an LLC in — low fees across the board. File with the Mississippi Secretary of State and pay delinquent annual reports.

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

Mississippi LLC Reinstatement: The Exact Steps

Mississippi keeps its reinstatement process simple and affordable. All filings go through the Mississippi Secretary of State — no separate tax clearance agency to coordinate with. You'll need to cure any delinquent annual reports and pay the reinstatement fee, then wait for the standard processing period.

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Name at risk: Once dissolved, your Mississippi LLC's business name is no longer protected. Another entity can register the same name at any time. Every day of inaction increases that risk.

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Verify dissolution status with the Mississippi Secretary of State

Search the Mississippi Secretary of State's business lookup to confirm your LLC's current status, dissolution date, and the number of delinquent annual reports outstanding. This determines the total amount owed before reinstatement can proceed.

Same day
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File all delinquent annual reports ($25/year)

Mississippi requires all outstanding annual reports to be filed before the reinstatement application will be accepted. Each delinquent year carries a $25 fee. Reports must be filed in chronological order, starting with the oldest outstanding year.

1–3 days
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Pay late penalties ($25/year)

In addition to the delinquent report fees, Mississippi assesses a $25 late penalty per delinquent year. Confirm the exact total owed with the Secretary of State before submitting to prevent the filing from being rejected for an incorrect payment amount.

Same as reports
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Verify your registered agent information

Ensure your registered agent's name and Mississippi address are current before filing the reinstatement application. If the registered agent has changed or the address has lapsed, you must designate a new agent as part of the reinstatement process. Mississippi requires all LLCs to maintain a registered agent with a physical in-state address.

Before filing
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File the Application for Reinstatement ($25 fee)

Submit the Application for Reinstatement to the Mississippi Secretary of State along with the $25 state filing fee. The application can be filed online through the Secretary of State's online portal or by mail. Include all required information about the LLC, its members/managers, and the registered agent.

Filing day
6

Wait for Secretary of State approval (~30 days)

Mississippi's standard processing time is approximately 30 days from the date all required documents and fees are received. If there are deficiencies in the filing — missing information, incorrect fees, or outstanding delinquencies — the Secretary of State will issue a rejection notice. We monitor filings and resolve these immediately.

~30 days
7

Obtain Certificate of Good Standing

Once reinstated, request a Certificate of Good Standing from the Mississippi Secretary of State. Banks, lenders, and business partners will typically require this document before resuming contractual relationships with your entity.

After approval
Why businesses get dissolved

Common Mississippi Dissolution Reasons

Most Mississippi LLC dissolutions are administrative — a missed annual report or a failed notice delivery. Here are the most common causes:

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Missing Annual Reports

Mississippi LLCs must file annual reports each year. Failure to file results in administrative dissolution after the Secretary of State's delinquency period and notice process.

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Failed Notice Delivery

Dissolution notices are sent to your registered agent's address on file. If that address is outdated or the agent is unreachable, you may learn of the dissolution months after it occurred.

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Registered Agent Issues

Mississippi requires every LLC to maintain a registered agent with a physical in-state address. Agent resignation or lapse can trigger administrative dissolution if not promptly corrected.

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Inactive or Dormant LLC

LLCs that were formed but never actively operated often fall out of compliance without the owner realizing it. The dissolution is typically only discovered when the entity is needed again.

Common questions

Mississippi Reinstatement FAQ

Can I reinstate my Mississippi LLC myself?+
Yes. Mississippi accepts online reinstatement filings through the Secretary of State's portal. The main challenge is calculating the exact total owed across delinquent annual report fees and late penalties, and ensuring that all filings are submitted in the correct order. ResurrectOS audits the full delinquency, prepares all required documents, and handles the Secretary of State submission to avoid rejections.
How long does Mississippi reinstatement take?+
Standard processing with the Mississippi Secretary of State is approximately 30 days from the date all documents and fees are received and accepted. Incomplete or deficient filings will restart the clock — ensuring everything is correct on the first submission is important.
Is tax clearance required in Mississippi?+
No — Mississippi does not require a tax clearance certificate from the Department of Revenue to reinstate a dissolved LLC. Everything is handled through the Secretary of State's office, which streamlines the process and keeps costs low.
What does reinstatement cost in Mississippi?+
The state reinstatement fee is $25. You'll also owe $25 per delinquent annual report plus $25 per year in late penalties. For an LLC dissolved two years ago, the total state fees would be approximately $125 — making Mississippi one of the most affordable states to reinstate in before the ResurrectOS service fee.
Can my Mississippi business name be taken while I'm dissolved?+
Yes. Mississippi does not hold dissolved entity names in reserve. Once your LLC is dissolved, another business can file using the same name. The sooner you reinstate, the lower the risk of permanently losing the name you've built your business around.
How far back do I need to file annual reports?+
You are required to file all delinquent annual reports from the year dissolution began through the current reinstatement year. Mississippi will not accept the reinstatement application until all outstanding reports and associated late penalties are paid. We audit your filing history to identify exactly which years are outstanding before preparing anything.
Mississippi State Fees
Reinstatement filing fee$25
Annual report fee (per year)$25
Late penalty (per year)$25
Tax clearanceNot required
Processing time~30 days
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