How to Close Your LLC
Closing, canceling, and terminating an LLC are all the same thing: filing formal dissolution documents with your state. It has to be done right or the LLC keeps generating fees. We handle it from $99.
The Basics
What Does It Mean To Close an LLC?
If you're wondering how to dissolve an LLC or close your company, it starts with a formal filing with your state's Secretary of State. LLC dissolution is the legal process of closing your limited liability company by filing Articles of Dissolution (also called a Certificate of Cancellation in some states). Without this filing, your LLC remains active and continues to accumulate annual fees, franchise taxes, and compliance obligations.
Every state requires a formal filing to close an LLC. Simply stopping business operations does not cancel your LLC or remove it from state records. States like California, Delaware, and New York charge ongoing fees to active LLCs regardless of whether they generate revenue. In California alone, the annual franchise tax is $800 per year for every registered LLC.
Our LLC dissolution service handles the entire process for you, starting at $99 plus state filing fees. We prepare your Articles of Dissolution, handle required tax clearances, and file directly with the Secretary of State on your behalf. With our Complete Closure plan, we also file your final federal tax returns and handle full EIN cancellation with the IRS, so your business is completely closed at both the state and federal level.
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The Process
Close your LLC in 5 steps
Simple, Transparent Pricing
No hidden fees. Choose the plan that fits your needs.
State-Only Closure
+ state filing fees
- Drafting of Owners Resolution to Dissolve.
- State Dissolution Paperwork Preparation.
- Filing directly with the Secretary of State.
Complete Closure (State + IRS)
+ state filing fees
- Everything in State-Only, PLUS:
- Final tax year IRS Forms filing.
- Federal Tax Account Termination Request (Closes your account to stop future IRS obligations).
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Why Us
Why 15,700+ businesses chose us
24+ Years of Experience
Our team has helped businesses across all 50 states navigate the dissolution process.
No Lawyer Needed
Save thousands in legal fees. Our experts handle the entire process at a fraction of the cost.
We Handle Everything
From state filings to IRS paperwork, we take care of every step so you don't have to.
Requirements
What we need from you
- LLC name and state where it was formed
- Date of formation
- Member names and addresses
- Whether the LLC had employees
- Final tax return status
Our intake form takes about 10 minutes. No legal experience needed.
Our Service
What's Included
When you hire us to dissolve your LLC, here's exactly what we handle:
Owners Resolution to Dissolve
Articles of Dissolution Filing
State Tax Clearance
IRS Closure (Complete Plan)
Owners Resolution to Dissolve
We draft the formal resolution required by your state to authorize the dissolution of your LLC.
Articles of Dissolution Filing
We prepare and file your Articles of Dissolution (or Certificate of Cancellation) directly with your state's Secretary of State.
State Tax Clearance
Many states require a tax clearance certificate before processing dissolution. We handle these requirements for you.
IRS Closure (Complete Plan)
With our Complete Closure plan, we file your final federal tax returns and submit a Federal Tax Account Termination Request to cancel your EIN.
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