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TEXAS FRANCHISE TAX REINSTATEMENT
Your Texas business is forfeited.
Every day you wait increases your personal liability.
Aureus Advisory Partners handles the entire reinstatement process from start to finish. We identify what is missing, prepare every required filing, and restore your good standing with the Texas Comptroller.
$249 flat fee. All state filing fees included. No surprises. No hidden charges at the end.
Full entity review
Missing filing preparation
Texas Comptroller filing
Good standing restoration
Not sure if you need full reinstatement? Take our free Texas Compliance Assessment first.
IS THIS YOU?
Most business owners discover forfeiture the same way.
SITUATION 01
"My status shows forfeited or not in good standing."
Your business may have already lost its legal right to operate, sign contracts, and sue in Texas courts.
SITUATION 02
"I have been operating while forfeited without knowing it."
Many businesses owe nothing beyond completing missing reports. We review everything before filing begins.
SITUATION 03
"I have been forfeited for months or years and I am worried about what I owe."
Many businesses owe nothing beyond completing missing reports. We review everything before filing begins.
SITUATION 04
"I found out when I tried to apply for financing or sign a contract."
Most forfeited businesses can be reinstated quickly once missing filings are completed.
WHY THIS MATTERS
Forfeiture removes the legal protections you built your business around.
Your liability protection is gone
Owners may become personally responsible for business debts incurred after forfeiture. Your LLC or corporation no longer shields your personal assets.
Your right to operate is removed
A forfeited Texas business has lost its legal right to transact business. Contracts signed while forfeited may be unenforceable. You cannot sue in Texas courts.
The risk grows every day
The longer your business remains forfeited the more penalties may accumulate. Many businesses owe nothing beyond missing annual reports.
OUR PROCESS
How we handle your Texas reinstatement.
Every Aureus engagement begins with a structured review so we understand your situation before recommending any action.
1
Entity review
We review your Comptroller status, identify every missing filing, and plan the next steps.
2
Filing preparation
We prepare all missing franchise tax reports and Public Information Reports required for your specific entity.
3
Comptroller filing
We file everything with the Texas Comptroller and coordinate reinstatement of your right to transact business.
4
Good standing restored
Your entity returns to active status. We confirm restoration and provide your reinstatement documentation.
This process is designed to give you clarity before any action is taken.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Everything Texas business owners ask about reinstatement.
How do I know if my Texas business is forfeited?
Check your status for free on the Texas Comptroller Taxable Entity Search at comptroller.texas.gov. If your status shows forfeited, right to transact business forfeited, or not in good standing, action is needed immediately.
How much does it cost to reinstate a forfeited Texas business?
Our flat fee is $249 and covers the full reinstatement process. If taxes or penalties are owed we identify the exact amounts during our review before any additional work begins. Many businesses owe nothing beyond completing missing annual reports.
Will reinstating my business wipe out penalties I owe?
No. Reinstatement restores your good standing but penalties and back taxes owed to the Comptroller must still be resolved separately. We review everything owed as part of our intake process so there are no surprises.
What if my business has been forfeited for several years?
Still fixable in most cases. The process is more involved when multiple years of filings are missing but we identify exactly what is required before anything is filed.
Do I need a lawyer to reinstate my Texas business?
Not necessarily. A licensed Enrolled Agent can handle the franchise tax filings and Comptroller reinstatement process. Aureus Advisory Partners handles this on your behalf without the cost of an attorney.
What is the difference between Comptroller forfeiture and Secretary of State forfeiture?
Comptroller forfeiture removes your right to transact business and is resolved through franchise tax filings. Secretary of State forfeiture terminates the entity registration entirely and requires additional steps. Our review identifies which applies to your situation.
WHY AUREUS
You need this done correctly the first time.
Enrolled Agent credentials
MJ Cunningham is an Enrolled Agent licensed by the U.S. Department of the Treasury with authority to represent taxpayers before the IRS in all 50 states.
We review before we file
Every reinstatement begins with a full review of your entity status. We need to know exactly what is owed and plan what the next steps in the reinstatement process will be.
Flat fee, no surprises
You pay $199 for the reinstatement process, and we handle everything else for you. If anything additional applies to your situation you know before we proceed. No hidden fees.
Personal liability risk increases every day
Your Texas business can be reinstated.
The sooner you start, the lower your risk.
Every day a Texas business remains forfeited the personal liability exposure for owners continues. Most forfeited businesses can be reinstated quickly once the required filings are completed. Submit the form and we begin the reinstatement process immediately.
This page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute tax or legal advice. Each situation must be reviewed individually.