How to Reinstate a Forfeited Texas LLC or Corporation
- Aureus Advisory Partners
- 4 days ago
- 3 min read
A forfeited Texas LLC or corporation has lost its legal right to operate. Owners can face personal liability and contracts may be unenforceable. Here is exactly how to fix it fast.
If your Texas LLC or corporation is listed as forfeited, your business is no longer in good standing with the State of Texas. This usually happens when franchise tax filings or Public Information Reports were not submitted.
The good news is that most forfeited Texas businesses can be reinstated quickly.
This guide explains how to reinstate your Texas LLC or corporation and restore your business to active status.
If your Texas business is forfeited and you want help fixing it, click here and we can reinstate your Texas entity.
1. Why Texas LLCs and Corporations Become Forfeited
Texas businesses typically become forfeited because required franchise tax filings were not submitted.
Common reasons include:
Franchise tax report not filed
No Tax Due Report not filed
EZ Computation Report not filed
Public Information Report missing
Multiple years not filed
Penalties not paid
Even businesses that owe zero tax must still file.
Once filings are missed, the Texas Comptroller may forfeit your right to transact business.
2. What Happens When Your Texas LLC or Corporation Is Forfeited
When your Texas entity is forfeited, several things happen.
Your business:
Loses right to transact business in Texas
Is no longer in good standing
May expose owners to personal liability
May not be able to sign contracts
May not be able to sue in Texas
May have issues with banks or vendors
May be forfeited by Secretary of State
These risks increase the longer the entity remains forfeited.
3. Step by Step: How to Reinstate a Forfeited Texas Business
Reinstating a Texas LLC or corporation usually involves completing missing filings and requesting reinstatement.
Step 1:
Identify missing franchise tax reports
Determine which years were not filed.
Step 2:
Prepare missing franchise tax filings
This may include:
No Tax Due Reports
EZ Computation Reports
Long Form Reports
Step 3:
File Public Information Reports
These are required for most entities.
Step 4:
Pay penalties and interest if applicable
Some businesses owe only penalties. Others owe nothing.
Step 5:
Request reinstatement
Once filings are complete, the reinstatement request can be submitted.
Step 6:
Confirm active status
Your business returns to active once processed.
4. How Long Does Texas Reinstatement Take
Timing depends on:
Number of missing years
Whether taxes are owed
Whether Secretary of State forfeiture occurred
Comptroller processing time
Many reinstatements can be completed quickly once filings are submitted.
5. Can You Reinstate a Texas Business Yourself
Yes, but many business owners find the process confusing.
You must determine:
Which reports are missing
Which forms to file
Which entity type applies
Whether Secretary of State reinstatement is required
Whether taxes are owed
Whether penalties apply
Errors can delay reinstatement.
6. We Can Reinstate Your Forfeited Texas Business
If your Texas LLC or corporation is forfeited, we can handle the reinstatement for you.
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
A forfeited Texas LLC or corporation does not mean your business is gone. In most cases, it can be reinstated quickly once filings are completed.
The key is acting quickly before additional risks arise.
If your Texas business is forfeited, click here and we will help you restore your entity today.