How Do I Dissolve (or Close) My LLC?
Once you've decided it is time to dissolve (or close down) your LLC, there are several important steps to take. The first step is for the members (or owners) to officially agree to close the business. This is typically done by a vote, the method you have chosen and outlined in your Operating Agreement, or what is laid out in your state's Limited Liability Company statutes. Next, in order to formally dissolve your LLC with the state, you will want to make sure your LLC is in "good standing." This means you don't have any outstanding fees and you have filed all of your annual reports on time (if required by your state). In addition, some states will require you to obtain a tax clearance from your state's revenue department stating that you have no tax liability. Once these initial steps are taken, you are ready to file the dissolution documents with the Secretary of State (or Corporations Divion). The table below outlines the name of the dissolution document, the method for filing, and the state's filing fee. It is recommended to keep all of your dissolution paperwork on file for six to seven years. Please note that it is always a good idea to check with your tax accountant or corporate attorney to ensure you have taken all the necessary steps in your state so that your LLC has been properly dissolved.
| State | LLC Dissolution Details |
|---|---|
| Alabama |
Form: Articles of Dissolution Filing Method: Paper form, via mail Fee: Each Judge of Probate's Office has a county-specific fee. In addition, the Secretary of State charges a $100 fee. |
| Alaska |
Form: Articles of Dissolution Filing Method: Paper form, via mail Fee: $25 |
| Arizona |
Form:Articles of Termination Filing Method:Paper form, via mail (Needs a Cover Sheet) Fee:$35 |
| Arkansas |
Form:Articles of Dissolution for Limited Liability Company Filing Method:Online or paper form via mail Fee:$45 Online fee; $50 Paper fee |
| California |
Form:Amendment to Articles of Organization of a Limited Liability Company Filing Method:Paper form, via mail Fee:$50 |
| Colorado |
Form: Statement of Dissolution Filing Method: Online only Fee: $10 |
| Connecticut |
Form: Articles of Dissolution Filing Method: Paper form, via mail Fee: $50 |
| Delaware |
Form: Certificate of Cancellation Filing Method: Paper form, via mail Fee: $200 |
| District of Columbia |
Form: Statement of Dissolution Filing Method: Online; Paper form, via mail Fee: $220 |
| Florida |
Form: Articles of Amendment to Articles of Organization Filing Method: Paper form, via mail; Online Fee: $25 Paper and Online Fee |
| Georgia |
Form:Certificate of Termination Filing Method: Paper form, via mail; Online (must create and account) Fee: No fee |
| Hawaii |
Form: Articles of Termination Filing Method: Paper form, via mail Fee: $25 |
| Idaho |
Form: Statement of Dissolution Filing Method: Paper form, via mail Fee: No fee if form is typed; $20 fee if form is hand-written |
| Illinois |
Form: Articles of Dissolution Filing Method: Paper form, via mail Fee: $100 |
| Indiana |
Form: Articles of Dissolution of a Limited Liability Company Filing Method: Paper, via mail Fee: $30 |
| Iowa |
Form: Statement of Cancellation Filing Method: Paper, via mail; fax Fee: $10 |
| Kansas |
Form: Certificate of Cancellation Filing Method: Paper form, via mail Fee: $35 |
| Kentucky |
Form: Articles of Dissolution Filing Method: Paper form, via mail Fee: $40 |
| Louisiana |
Form: Affidavit to Dissolve Limited Liability Company Filing Method: Paper form, via mail; Online Fee: $100 |
| Maine |
Form: Certificate of Cancellation Filing Method: Paper form, via mail Fee: $75 |
| Maryland |
Form: Articles of Cancellation Filing Method: Paper form, via mail Fee: $100 |
| Massachusetts |
Form: Certificate of Cancellation Filing Method: Online only Fee: $109 |
| Michigan |
Form: Certificate of Dissolution Filing Method: Paper form via mail Fee: $10 |
| Minnesota |
Form: Notice of Dissolution Filing Method: Online (must create account); Paper form, via mail Fee: $55 Online fee; $35 Paper fee |
| Mississippi |
Form: Certificate of Dissolution Filing Method: Online only (must create account) Fee: $50 |
| Missouri |
Form: Articles of Termination for Limited Liability Company Filing Method: Online (must create account); Paper form, via mail Fee: $26.25 Online fee; $25 Paper fee |
| Montana |
Form: Articles of Termination Filing Method: Paper form, via mail Fee: $15 |
| Nebraska |
Form: Statement of Dissolution Filing Method: Paper form, via mail Fee: $15 |
| Nevada |
Form: Articles of Dissolution Filing Method: Paper form, via mail Fee: $100 |
| New Hampshire |
Form: Certificate of Cancellation Filing Method: Paper form, via mail Fee: $35 |
| New Jersey |
Form: Certificate of Dissolution Filing Method: Online; Paper form, via mail Fee: $125 Online and Paper Fee |
| New Mexico |
Form: Articles of Dissolution Filing Method: Paper form, via mail Fee: $25 |
| New York |
Form: Articles of Dissolution Filing Method: Paper form, via mail Fee: $60 |
| North Carolina |
Form: Articles of Dissolution Filing Method: Paper form, via mail Fee: $30 |
| North Dakota |
Form: Articles of Dissolution Filing Method: Paper form, via mail Fee: $20 |
| Ohio |
Form: Certificate of Dissolution Filing Method: Online; Paper form, via mail Fee: $50 Online and Paper Fee |
| Oklahoma |
Form: Articles of Dissolution Filing Method: Paper form, via mail Fee: $50 |
| Oregon |
Form: Articles of Dissolution Filing Method: Paper form, via mail Fee: $100 |
| Pennsylvania |
Form: Certificate of Dissolution Filing Method: Paper form, via mail Fee: $70 |
| Rhode Island |
Form: Letter of Good Standing/Articles of Dissolution Filing Method: Paper form, via mail Fee: $50 |
| South Carolina |
Form: Amended Articles of Termination Filing Method: Paper form, via mail Fee: $10 |
| South Dakota |
Form: Articles of Termination Filing Method: Paper form, via mail Fee: $10 |
| Tennessee |
Form: Notice of Dissolution Filing Method: Paper form, via mail Fee: $20 |
| Texas |
Form: Certificate of Termination, along with a Certificate of Account Status (from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts) Filing Method: Paper form, via mail Fee: $40 |
| Utah |
Form: Statement of Dissolution Filing Method: Paper form, via mail Fee: No fee |
| Vermont |
Form: Articles of Termination Filing Method: Online; Paper form, via mail Fee: $20 Online and Paper Fee |
| Virginia |
Form: Articles of Cancellation Filing Method: Paper form, via mail Fee: $25 |
| Washington |
Form: Certificate of Dissolution Filing Method: Paper form, via mail Fee: No fee |
| West Virginia |
Form: Articles of Termination Filing Method: Paper form, via mail Fee: $25 |
| Wisconsin |
Form: Articles of Dissolution Filing Method: Paper form, via mail Fee: $20 |
| Wyoming |
Form: Articles of Dissolution Filing Method: Paper form, via mail Fee: $50 |