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How to Reinstate a Dissolved LLC in Ohio

Ohio LLCs have no annual report requirement. Dissolution causes are primarily statutory agent failure, voluntary dissolution, or administrative action. ResurrectOS handles the entire filing process — from status verification to Certificate of Good Standing — starting within 48 hours.

$25
State Filing Fee
7 days
Processing Time
No
Tax Clearance Required
None
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Step-by-step process

Ohio LLC Reinstatement: The Exact Steps

Ohio LLCs have no annual report requirement. Dissolution causes are primarily statutory agent failure, voluntary dissolution, or administrative action. The path back requires filing a reinstatement application with the correct state agency and clearing all outstanding fees.

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Your business name is at risk: Once dissolved, your Ohio business name can be claimed by another party. Every day you remain dissolved increases that risk. Act quickly.

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Verify dissolution with Ohio Secretary of State

Check the Ohio Secretary of State Business Search portal to confirm your entity status and the reason for dissolution.

Same day
2

Identify the dissolution cause

Since Ohio LLCs do not file annual reports, dissolution is typically: statutory agent failure, voluntary dissolution, court order, or administrative action.

1 day
3

Appoint a valid statutory agent

Ohio requires a statutory agent with a physical Ohio address. If your agent resigned or is invalid, appoint a new agent.

1–2 days
4

File Reinstatement with Ohio SOS

Submit the Certificate of Reinstatement (Form 532) to the Ohio Secretary of State with the $25 filing fee. There are no back annual report fees for LLCs.

Filing day
5

Ohio processes in as few as 7 business days

Ohio standard processing time is approximately 7 business days for reinstatement.

~7 days
6

Confirm active status and request Certificate of Good Standing

Verify your entity shows as active in Ohio Business Search and request a Certificate of Good Standing.

After approval
Why businesses get dissolved

Common Ohio Dissolution Reasons

Understanding why your LLC was dissolved helps you correct the underlying cause — which is required before reinstatement can be approved.

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Statutory Agent Resignation

The most common Ohio dissolution cause — agent resigned or address on file is invalid.

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Voluntary Member Dissolution

Members filed a Certificate of Dissolution intentionally.

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Court-Ordered Dissolution

Judicial dissolution ordered by an Ohio court.

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Administrative Cancellation

Ohio can cancel LLCs for administrative reasons.

Common questions

Ohio Reinstatement FAQ

Do Ohio LLCs really have no annual reports?+
Correct. Ohio LLCs are not required to file annual reports with the Secretary of State. The only fee is the $25 reinstatement filing fee.
How fast is Ohio reinstatement?+
Approximately 7 business days for standard processing. In-person filing at the Columbus office can sometimes result in same-day processing.
How much will Ohio reinstatement cost?+
The state fee is $25 for the reinstatement certificate. There are no back annual report fees.
Is tax clearance required in Ohio?+
No. Ohio does not require a tax clearance certificate from the Department of Taxation for LLC reinstatement.
What if my statutory agent resigned?+
Appoint a new statutory agent with a physical Ohio address and include that information in your reinstatement filing.
Ohio State Fees
Reinstatement filing fee$25
Annual report feeNone required (OH LLCs exempt)
Tax clearanceNot required
Processing time~7 days
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