How to Dissolve an LLC in Indiana

To dissolve an LLC in Indiana, you file Articles of Dissolution of a Limited Liability Company, State Form 49465, with the Secretary of State. Filing through the state's INBiz portal costs $30 with immediate confirmation, while filing by mail costs $50 and takes longer to process. Most owners file online for both the lower fee and the faster turnaround.

What Document Do You File to Dissolve an Indiana LLC?

Indiana LLCs file Articles of Dissolution of a Limited Liability Company, State Form 49465. You can submit it two ways: through the INBiz online portal at inbiz.in.gov, or by mail to the Business Services Division at 302 West Washington Street, Room E-018, Indianapolis, IN 46204. The form itself is short, mostly confirming the LLC's name, the effective date of dissolution, and a statement that the winding-up process has been completed or is underway.

How Much Does It Cost to Dissolve an LLC in Indiana?

Indiana charges $30 to file Articles of Dissolution online through INBiz, or $50 if you file by mail or in person. That $20 gap is larger than most states charge for the convenience of filing online, and it comes with a real time savings on top of the lower price, so there is little reason to choose the mail option unless you have a specific need for a paper trail.

Indiana charges $30 to dissolve an LLC online through INBiz, or $50 by mail. Online filings also process faster, typically 2 to 4 weeks versus longer for paper submissions.

Why Does the Filing Method Change the Price?

Online filings through INBiz are processed automatically and confirmed instantly, while mailed paperwork requires a state employee to manually open, review, and enter the filing into the system. Indiana passes that extra labor cost on as a $20 surcharge for mail filings. It is one of the more transparent examples of a state pricing its own processing overhead directly into the fee.

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How Long Does It Actually Take?

Online filings through INBiz typically process in 2 to 4 weeks. Unlike states such as California or Illinois, Indiana does not require a separate tax clearance certificate before it will accept a dissolution filing, which is part of why the timeline stays relatively short and predictable. Mailed filings take longer since they enter the queue after manual data entry.

Do You Need a Registered Agent to File in Indiana?

Yes. Your LLC needs to maintain its registered agent through the entire dissolution process, the same as in every other state. Cancel it too early and you risk falling out of good standing before the state has processed your termination, which can complicate the exact filing you are trying to complete. If you are unsure on the timing, our guide on registered agents and dissolution covers exactly when it is safe to cancel.

What Happens After the Articles of Dissolution Are Approved?

Once Indiana processes your filing, your LLC legally stops existing as a business entity in the state. You should still close out any remaining state tax accounts, cancel any business licenses tied to the LLC, and keep your final filing confirmation and business records for your own files, most states recommend at least 3 to 7 years depending on the record type.

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Closing an Indiana LLC

Indiana's process is one of the more straightforward in the country: a $30 online filing, no separate tax clearance step, and a 2 to 4 week wait. The only real decision is online versus mail, and online wins on both price and speed. We handle the paperwork and the sequencing for Indiana LLCs starting at $99 plus the state fee. Start on our dissolution page and we will walk you through it.