Ohio Business reinstatement
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For cancellation for failure to maintain a statutory agent, file Form 525A, Reinstatement & Appointment of Agent, with the new agent’s acceptance.
LLC / Steps
For cancellation for failure to maintain a statutory agent, file Form 525A, Reinstatement & Appointment of Agent, with the new agent’s acceptance.
LLC / Fee
$25
LLC / Time limit
For Form 525A agent-related cancellation: reinstatements must be filed within 2 years of cancellation; permanently cancelled entities cannot reinstate.
Corporation / Steps
For cancellation for failure to maintain a statutory agent, file Form 525A, Reinstatement & Appointment of Agent, with the new agent’s acceptance.
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
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LLCs
Steps
For cancellation for failure to maintain a statutory agent, file Form 525A, Reinstatement & Appointment of Agent, with the new agent’s acceptance.
Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Reinstatement & Appointment of Agent For Failure to Maintain a Statutory Agent The statutory agent must sign the Acceptance of Appointment.
Official sourceTime limit
For Form 525A agent-related cancellation: reinstatements must be filed within 2 years of cancellation; permanently cancelled entities cannot reinstate.
Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Reinstatements MUST be filed within 2 years of cancellation. Check your business status before filing. If it is permanently cancelled, you CANNOT reinstate the business.
Official sourceCorporations
Steps
For cancellation for failure to maintain a statutory agent, file Form 525A, Reinstatement & Appointment of Agent, with the new agent’s acceptance.
Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Reinstatement & Appointment of Agent For Failure to Maintain a Statutory Agent The statutory agent must sign the Acceptance of Appointment.
Official sourceTime limit
For Form 525A agent-related cancellation: reinstatements must be filed within 2 years of cancellation; permanently cancelled entities cannot reinstate.
Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Reinstatements MUST be filed within 2 years of cancellation. Check your business status before filing. If it is permanently cancelled, you CANNOT reinstate the business.
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For cancellation for failure to maintain a statutory agent, file Form 525A, Reinstatement & Appointment of Agent, with the new agent’s acceptance.
For cancellation for failure to maintain a statutory agent, file Form 525A, Reinstatement & Appointment of Agent, with the new agent’s acceptance.
Reinstatement & Appointment of Agent For Failure to Maintain a Statutory Agent The statutory agent must sign the Acceptance of Appointment.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
For Form 525A agent-related cancellation: reinstatements must be filed within 2 years of cancellation; permanently cancelled entities cannot reinstate.
For Form 525A agent-related cancellation: reinstatements must be filed within 2 years of cancellation; permanently cancelled entities cannot reinstate.
Reinstatements MUST be filed within 2 years of cancellation. Check your business status before filing. If it is permanently cancelled, you CANNOT reinstate the business.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
For cancellation for failure to maintain a statutory agent, file Form 525A, Reinstatement & Appointment of Agent, with the new agent’s acceptance.
For cancellation for failure to maintain a statutory agent, file Form 525A, Reinstatement & Appointment of Agent, with the new agent’s acceptance.
Reinstatement & Appointment of Agent For Failure to Maintain a Statutory Agent The statutory agent must sign the Acceptance of Appointment.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
For Form 525A agent-related cancellation: reinstatements must be filed within 2 years of cancellation; permanently cancelled entities cannot reinstate.
For Form 525A agent-related cancellation: reinstatements must be filed within 2 years of cancellation; permanently cancelled entities cannot reinstate.
Reinstatements MUST be filed within 2 years of cancellation. Check your business status before filing. If it is permanently cancelled, you CANNOT reinstate the business.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
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