Business Reinstatement · California

How to reinstate a California business

California reinstatement takes about 4–8 weeks. These are the steps, in order.

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How reinstatement works in California

A business that is not in good standing can often be reinstated quickly, which can revive a deal you would otherwise decline or lose.

Takes 4 to 8 weeksFiled online
  1. Identify if suspended by SOS (missing Statement of Info) or FTB (unpaid taxes).
  2. Pay back taxes/penalties to FTB and get a Certificate of Revivor.
  3. File missing Statements of Information with the SOS.