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Forgot to Dissolve Old LLC — State Charging $800/Year in Penalties

Started by dormant_LLC_penalties · Oct 28, 2025 · 9 replies
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dormant_LLC_penaltiesOP

Looking for advice on this situation. Forgot to Dissolve Old LLC - State Charging $800/Year in Penalties Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Details: I'm in a situation where I need to understand my legal options. Has anyone dealt with something similar?

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FL_TenantLaw_AttorneyAttorney

The "best state" for incorporation depends entirely on your specific situation. Delaware makes sense for VC-backed startups. Wyoming for privacy. Your home state for most small businesses. Don't pay extra for a fancy jurisdiction if you don't need the specific benefits.

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SarahConsumerRights

The most important thing for LLC protection isn't the state you form in — it's whether you maintain the corporate formalities. Separate bank accounts, proper record-keeping, adequate capitalization. Without these, the LLC is just a piece of paper.

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DropshipDan

The most important thing for LLC protection isn't the state you form in — it's whether you maintain the corporate formalities. Separate bank accounts, proper record-keeping, adequate capitalization. Without these, the LLC is just a piece of paper.

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Amanda_IPLawAttorney

The most important thing for LLC protection isn't the state you form in — it's whether you maintain the corporate formalities. Separate bank accounts, proper record-keeping, adequate capitalization. Without these, the LLC is just a piece of paper.

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SarahConsumerRights

The most important thing for LLC protection isn't the state you form in — it's whether you maintain the corporate formalities. Separate bank accounts, proper record-keeping, adequate capitalization. Without these, the LLC is just a piece of paper.

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FrustratedHomeowner_Mike

The most important thing for LLC protection isn't the state you form in — it's whether you maintain the corporate formalities. Separate bank accounts, proper record-keeping, adequate capitalization. Without these, the LLC is just a piece of paper.

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EmploymentLaw_LAAttorney

The "best state" for incorporation depends entirely on your specific situation. Delaware makes sense for VC-backed startups. Wyoming for privacy. Your home state for most small businesses. Don't pay extra for a fancy jurisdiction if you don't need the specific benefits.

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PaymentsPro_Dave

The most important thing for LLC protection isn't the state you form in — it's whether you maintain the corporate formalities. Separate bank accounts, proper record-keeping, adequate capitalization. Without these, the LLC is just a piece of paper.

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dormant_LLC_penaltiesOP

Update: Thanks everyone for the guidance. I consulted with an attorney and we're moving forward. The advice here helped me understand what questions to ask and what to expect. Will update when there's a resolution.

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