In short: if you no longer need your LLC, it has to be closed officially. Otherwise the state keeps charging fees and penalties, and the IRS keeps expecting Form 5472. We dissolve your company with both the state and the IRS.
When to close
- The business has stopped or moved to another company.
- The company never started operating.
- The owners have decided to exit the business.
Not sure you want to close? If the company lost its status because of unpaid fees, it can often be reinstated.
How we close your LLC
- We check the company — its state status and any outstanding filings or fees.
- We settle obligations — filing missed reports and paying fees; some states require a tax clearance first.
- We file with the state — Articles of Dissolution or a Certificate of Cancellation (the name depends on the state).
- Final IRS reporting — the final filings, including Form 5472, and closing the EIN business account.
- We close the rest — the registered agent, address, bank accounts and payment systems.
What we need from you
- The company's name, state and EIN.
- The owners' decision to dissolve.
- Statements for the last year and details of open accounts.
Timing
Depends on the state and the company's condition: if there are missed filings or debts, we resolve those first.
Price
- Dissolution — from $249 + state fee.
- Reinstatement — from $300.
- Missed filings — on request.
FAQ
Can I just stop paying for the registered agent?
No. The company stays in the registry, and the fees and filing obligations remain yours.
Do I need to close the EIN?
An EIN is never cancelled, but the company's IRS business account is closed by letter after the final filings.
My company was dissolved for non-payment. What now?
It can be reinstated or formally closed. We will advise which makes more sense.
Can you close a company you did not form?
Yes, we work with companies from any state.