How to reinstate closed LLC (Delaware)?

[tomwis]

Some years ago I have registered and after a while closed LLC in Delaware. It did no business so I closed it with IRS. I would like to bring it back to life. Why not a fresh one? Because it already has EIN and business account set up with PayPal.

I turned to the agent previously involved with that LLC, they said they can take care of filing necessary forms and reinstating the LLC for $1900. That seems a bit high. Can I send the documents myself? What are those documents? Or maybe there is a registered agent who could do it for getting the standard annual agency fee?

 

[mraleph]

Some years ago I have registered and after a while closed LLC in Delaware. It did no business so I closed it with IRS. I would like to bring it back to life. Why not a fresh one? Because it already has EIN and business account set up with PayPal.

I turned to the agent previously involved with that LLC, they said they can take care of filing necessary forms and reinstating the LLC for $1900. That seems a bit high. Can I send the documents myself? What are those documents? Or maybe there is a registered agent who could do it for getting the standard annual agency fee?

How you closed the entity with IRS but it still has EIN?

Have you dissolved the entity and filed Certificate of Cancellation?

What is the current status regarding statutory/registered agent, address and franchise tax?

In case that your entity is in delinquent status, you may file a Certificate of Revival

https://corp.delaware.gov/corpformsllc09/

You may electronically file via

https://icis.corp.delaware.gov/ecorp2/

option Document filing and certificate request but you should only control the documents' content and let statutory agent to perform filings.

 

[tomwis]

How you closed the entity with IRS but it still has EIN?

Have you dissolved the entity and filed Certificate of Cancellation?

Well, it worked for PayPal years after dissolution.
And yes - it was the Certificate of Cancellation (or something like that)

 

[mraleph]

Well, it worked for PayPal years after dissolution.
And yes - it was the Certificate of Cancellation (or something like that)

Hence, the entity does not exist legally.

If you file Certificate of Revival, EIN and original filing number will not be changed though.

But, it may trigger a problem with PayPal if they request Certificate of Good Standing or perform additional due diligence.

Tread carefully.

 

[tomwis]

Hence, the entity does not exist legally.

If you file Certificate of Revival, EIN and original filing number will not be changed though.

But, it may trigger a problem with PayPal if they request Certificate of Good Standing or perform additional due diligence.

Tread carefully.

Yup, that's why I need to revive it. If any Delaware registered agent is reading this - please step forward