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Application For Reinstatement And Request To Set Aside Tax Forfeiture 801 - Texas
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Form 801--General Information (Application for Reinstatement and Request to Set Aside Tax Forfeiture) The attached form is designed to meet minimal statutory filing requirements pursuant to the relevant code provisions. This form and the information provided are not substitutes for the advice and services of an attorney and tax specialist. Commentary This form may be used to complete the final step for reinstating a domestic or foreign filing entity that has been forfeited or revoked by the secretary of state under chapter 171, Tax Code. Before submitting this form, an entity seeking reinstatement must: (1) file with the comptroller of public accounts each delinquent report that is required by chapter 171; and (2) pay the tax, penalty, and interest imposed by the Tax Code and due at the time the request to set aside forfeiture is made. Do Not Use This Form If: The entity was voluntarily terminated. See Form 811. The existence or registration was terminated or revoked by the secretary of state for a reason other than tax forfeiture. See Forms 811, 814. The entity was terminated or revoked by court order. Time Frame for Reinstatement The request to set aside forfeiture may be submitted at any time after forfeiture so long as the entity would otherwise have continued to exist. Persons Authorized to Submit Application for Reinstatement For-profit or professional corporation: shareholder, director, or officer at the time of forfeiture. Professional association: shareholder, member, director, or officer at the time of forfeiture. Nonprofit corporation: director, officer, or member at the time of forfeiture. Limited liability company: member or manager at the time of forfeiture. Limited partnership: partner at the time of forfeiture. Statutory or business trust: trustee or beneficial owner at the time of forfeiture. Registered Agent & Office Updates Filing entities must maintain accurate registered agent and office information on file with the secretary of state. Neither tax filings nor this application for reinstatement can be used to update the registered agent and office information; rather updates to the registered agent and office require an additional filing. See Form 401. Instructions for Form Item 1--Entity Name: Set forth the legal name of the entity as stated in its certificate of formation or registration. If the entity is a foreign filing entity that was granted authority to transact business under a different name, then also set forth the assumed name under which the foreign filing entity was registered to transact business. Entity Name Availability: The reinstatement cannot be filed if the name of the entity is the same as, deceptively similar to, or similar to the name of any existing domestic or foreign filing entity, or Form 801 1 American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com any name reservation or registration filed with the secretary of state. The administrative rules adopted for determining entity name availability (Texas Administrative Code, title 1, part 4, chapter 79, subchapter C) may be viewed at http://www.sos.state.tx.us/tac/index.shtml. If the entity name is no longer available, the application for reinstatement must be accompanied by a letter of consent or an amendment to the entity's formation document or registration, as applicable. Item 2--Secretary of State File Number: It is recommended that the file number assigned by the secretary of state be provided to facilitate processing and ensure that the correct entity is reinstated. Item 3--Date of Forfeiture/Revocation: Provide the date of the forfeiture or revocation. If unsure, verification of the date may be obtained by calling the secretary of state at (512) 463-5555, by dialing 7-1-1 for relay services, or by sending an e-mail to corpinfo@sos.state.tx.us. Item 4--Certified Statements: Although an application for reinstatement need not be notarized, by signing the application for reinstatement, a person certifies to the statements contained in item 4 of the application. Prior to signing, please read the statements on this form carefully. In addition to the penalties imposed by law for the submission of a false or fraudulent document, a person commits an offense under section 171.363 of the Tax Code if the person is an employee, officer, or agent of a taxable entity and the person knowingly enters or provides false information on any report, return, or other document filed by the taxable entity under the provisions of chapter 171, including an application for reinstatement. An offense under section 171.363 is a felony of the third degree. Tax Clearance: A certificate of reinstatement must be accompanied by a tax clearance letter from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts stating that the entity has satisfied all franchise tax liabilities and may be reinstated. Contact the Comptroller for assistance in complying with franchise tax filing requirements and obtaining the necessary tax clearance letter. The Comptroller may be contacted by e-mail at tax.help@cpa.state.tx.us or by calling (800) 252-1381 or (512) 463-4600. Execution: The application must be signed by a person who is authorized to apply for and request a reinstatement of the forfeited entity. (See "Persons Authorized to Apply" on page 1 of these instructions.) Payment and Delivery Instructions: The filing fee for an application for reinstatement is $75, unless the entity is a nonprofit corporation. There is no fee for filing the reinstatement of a nonprofit corporation following a tax forfeiture. Fees may be paid by personal checks, money orders, LegalEase debit cards, or American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa credit cards. Checks or money orders must be payable through a U.S. bank or financial institution and made payable to the secretary of state. Fees paid by credit card are subject to a statutorily authorized convenience fee of 2.7 percent of the total fees. Applicable fees for any additional filing that may be required as a condition for reinstatement (such as an amendment to change the entity's name) must be submitted together with the appropriate filing. Submit the completed form in duplicate along with the filing fee. The form may be mailed to P.O. Box 13697, Austin, Texas 78711-3697; faxed to (512) 463-5709; or delivered to the James Earl Rudder Office Building, 1019 Brazos, Austin, Texas 78701. If a document is transmitted by fax, credit card information must accompany the transmission (Form 807). On filing the document,
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