How Much Does It Cost to Reinstate a Texas Business
- MJ Cunningham, EA
- May 1
- 2 min read
Most Texas business owners assume reinstating a forfeited business is expensive. In many cases it costs far less than you expect. Here is exactly
what determines the cost.
If your Texas business is forfeited, one of the first questions you likely have is how much it costs to reinstate your company. The answer depends on why your business was forfeited and how many filings are missing.
The good news is that many Texas businesses can be reinstated for less than expected.
If your Texas business is forfeited and you want help reinstating it, start your Texas LLC restoration now.
1. What Determines the Cost to Reinstate a Texas Business
The cost to reinstate a Texas business depends on several factors.
These include:
Number of missing franchise tax years
Whether taxes are owed
Penalties and interest
Public Information Reports missing
Secretary of State forfeiture
Entity type
Some businesses owe nothing beyond filing requirements.
Others may owe penalties.
2. Common Costs to Reinstate a Texas Business
Typical costs may include:
Franchise tax filings If no tax is owed, this may only require filing reports.
Penalties and interest Late filing penalties may apply.
Secretary of State reinstatement fee This applies if the entity was terminated.
Professional filing assistance Many businesses choose help to avoid delays.
Each situation is different.
3. Can You Reinstate a Texas Business If You Owe Nothing
Yes. Many businesses that are forfeited actually owe no franchise tax. They only failed to file required reports.
In these cases, reinstatement may only require:
Filing missing franchise tax reports
Filing Public Information Reports
Requesting reinstatement
Once processed, the entity returns to active status.
4. What Happens If You Do Not Reinstate Your Texas Business
If you do not reinstate your Texas business, you may face:
Personal liability risk
Loss of limited liability protection
Contract issues
Banking issues
Vendor compliance problems
Entity termination
Additional penalties
The longer you wait, the more risk increases.
5. How Long Does Texas Reinstatement Take
Timing depends on:
Missing years
Whether taxes are owed
Whether Secretary of State forfeiture occurred
Comptroller processing time
Some reinstatements can be completed quickly once filings are submitted.
6. We Can Reinstate Your Texas Business
If your Texas business is forfeited, we can handle the entire reinstatement process.
We will:
Review your Texas entity
Identify missing filings
Prepare franchise tax reports
File Public Information Reports
Request reinstatement
Restore good standing
Click here to reinstate your Texas business now.
We will review your entity and tell you exactly what needs to be done.
Final Thoughts
The cost to reinstate a Texas business varies, but many businesses can be restored quickly once filings are completed.
The most important step is reviewing your entity and identifying what is missing.
If your Texas business is forfeited, start your reinstatement now.
