Formally Close Your Business Entity
We prepare and file your Articles of Dissolution with the state and walk you through the typical steps involved in closing a business the right way.
+ state filing fee, which varies by state, billed separately and paid directly to the state.
Closing your entity properly, not just walking away from it
When a business stops operating without formally dissolving, the entity can keep accumulating state fees, annual report requirements, and tax filing obligations. We prepare your Articles of Dissolution (or your state's equivalent document) based on your entity type and file it with the appropriate state office, so your legal obligations tied to that entity come to a clear, documented close.
Beyond the filing itself, closing a business well usually involves a few other steps: filing final tax returns, canceling business licenses and permits, and settling outstanding obligations. We're not a CPA firm, so we don't prepare your final tax filings, but we do walk you through what's typically involved and recommend confirming your specific tax situation with a CPA before you close the books.
What's included
- Preparation of Articles of Dissolution (or your state's equivalent)
- Direct filing with your state's business registration office
- Guidance on final tax filing steps (CPA recommended for specifics)
- Checklist for canceling licenses and permits
- Copy of your state-confirmed dissolution once approved
From your decision to close to a confirmed dissolution
Tell Us About Your Entity
Share your business type, state of formation, and current standing with the state.
We Prepare the Filing
We draft your Articles of Dissolution or your state's equivalent closing document.
File With the State
Your dissolution paperwork is submitted directly to the state's business filing office.
Close Out Remaining Steps
We walk you through canceling licenses and permits, and point you to a CPA for final tax filings.
Frequently Asked Questions
It's the document that formally closes your business entity with the state, ending its legal existence and your ongoing filing obligations tied to that entity.
In most cases, yes. Final tax filings are a separate matter from the dissolution paperwork itself, and we recommend working with a CPA to confirm exactly what's owed and due.
Licenses and permits generally need to be canceled separately with the issuing agencies. We walk you through the typical steps so nothing gets missed.
Processing time is set by the state and can vary based on their current workload. We file promptly and update you as soon as the state confirms your dissolution.
