Revival / Reinstatement

Revive Your Delaware Company

Was your Delaware LLC or corporation voided for unpaid franchise taxes or missed annual reports? We prepare and file the revival with the State, settle what’s owed, and restore your company to good standing — so you can get back to business.

Revive Your Company $499 flat service fee

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Back to good standing

Pricing

Simple, Flat-Rate Service Fee

One clear service fee for LLCs and corporations alike — plus any outstanding franchise taxes and penalties owed to Delaware, which we confirm with you before filing.

Revival / Reinstatement

$499Flat service fee

Prepares and files the revival certificate for your Delaware LLC or corporation — the Certificate of Revival for an LLC, the Certificate of Renewal and Revival for a corporation — and restores your company to good standing.

Revive Your Company

* Back franchise taxes and penalties are set by the State of Delaware and vary by company and how long it has been inactive — we confirm the exact total with you before anything is filed. For full details, see our Terms of Service and Legal Disclaimer.

The Basics

What Is a Delaware Revival?

When a Delaware company misses its franchise tax payments or annual report filings, the State eventually voids it — an LLC is cancelled and a corporation’s charter becomes void or forfeited. A revival (sometimes called reinstatement) is the official filing that brings the company back: the State restores it to active status once the revival certificate is filed and the outstanding taxes and penalties are paid.

The important part: revival restores your existing company — you keep the same legal entity, formation date, and EIN, and under Delaware law the company generally continues as if the void period never interrupted its rights. That makes revival far simpler than forming a new company and rebuilding your banking, contracts, and history from scratch.

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Same company, same EIN — restored

Why It Matters

Why Reviving Your Company Matters

Restore your company to active, good-standing status
Keep your existing entity, formation date, and EIN
Regain the ability to order Good Standing certificates
Protect your company name before it becomes available to others

Satisfy banks, payment providers, and platforms that check status
Restore the legal protections of an active entity
Resume filings, contracts, and official document requests
Avoid the cost and disruption of forming a new company

The Process

How Revival Works

We check what’s owed, you approve the total, and we file the revival.

Step 01

We Check Your Company’s Status

Share your entity name and we confirm its current status with the State of Delaware — including exactly what’s owed in taxes and penalties.

Step 02

We Prepare and File Your Revival

We prepare the revival certificate, settle the outstanding amounts you approve, and file with the Delaware Division of Corporations.

Step 03

Your Company Is Restored

Once approved, your company is active again — we deliver your filed revival documents securely, with next steps if needed.

FAQ

Revival Questions, Answered

01What does it mean that my Delaware company is “void” or “cancelled”?

It means the State revoked your company’s active status — usually for unpaid franchise taxes or missed annual reports. A voided company can’t get Good Standing certificates and its legal protections may be at risk until it’s revived.

02How much does a revival cost in total?

Our service fee is flat. The total also includes any back franchise taxes and penalties owed to Delaware, which depend on your company and how long it has been inactive. We check your record first and confirm the exact total with you before filing anything.

03Do I keep my company name, formation date, and EIN?

Yes — revival restores your existing entity, so your formation date and EIN stay the same. Your name is generally restored too, but a long-voided company’s name can become available to others, so it’s best to revive sooner rather than later.

04How long does the revival process take?

That depends on the State’s queue and how quickly the outstanding amounts are settled, so we don’t promise a fixed turnaround. Once you approve the total, we file the revival and send your documents as soon as Delaware restores the company. Expedited options may be available if you need it faster.

05Do I need a Registered Agent to revive my company?

Yes. Delaware requires an active Registered Agent on record for the revival to be filed. If your agent lapsed, we can provide Registered Agent service as part of getting you back in good standing.

06What happens after the revival is approved?

Your company returns to active status. If you need official proof for a bank or partner, we can also order a fresh Certificate of Good Standing once the revival is on record.

Ready to bring your company back?

Restore your Delaware LLC or corporation to good standing — we confirm exactly what’s owed before anything is filed, then handle the rest.

Revive Your Company