Retroactively dissolve an LLC

September 22, 2013 6:39 PM

YANML. I know this. I have an LLC registered with the State of Massachusetts that I meant to dissolve a couple years ago but never got around to and forgot about. A couple days ago, I received a letter from the state saying that I had to a file report and pay a $500 fee last year. Is there any way I can tell them I wanted to dissolve it before that and start the dissolution process, thereby avoiding the filing fee?
posted by ignignokt to Law & Government (3 answers total)

In some states if you don't file your forms and pay your fees, after a few years they "Administratively Dissolve" the LLC automatically. There's probably a state web site where you (and anyone else) can check the status of your LLC, where it will show up as dissolved at whatever point that occurs.
posted by XMLicious at 6:48 PM on September 22, 2013

Honestly, I would say just call the Secretary of State's office and ask them. I've found most offices to be very helpful to the lay person.
posted by tafetta, darling! at 6:59 PM on September 22, 2013 [2 favorites]

this happened with me in RI. yes, the state took it upon them to dissolve the LLC after a year of nonpayment.
posted by ps_im_awesome at 10:51 AM on September 23, 2013