Business Reinstatement · New York

How to reinstate a New York business

New York reinstatement takes about 2–4 weeks. These are the steps, in order, and the state's official instructions.

Open the New York reinstatement instructions
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How reinstatement works in New York

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 2 to 4 weeksFiled online
  1. Pay outstanding franchise taxes to the Dept. of Taxation to get 'Consent to Reinstatement.'
  2. File missing Biennial Statements with the Dept. of State.

Check the business first

Confirm the entity's current status on the New York lookup before you start.

Open the New York business search

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