How to dissolve a Mississippi LLC
Data last updated: Apr 21, 2026The quick read on dissolving a Mississippi LLC
At $25, Mississippi's dissolution fee is below the national average of $46, closer to the free end of the spectrum. Mississippi accepts the dissolution filing online-only, with online approvals in about 2 business days. There is no formal tax clearance requirement, so the filing itself is the bottleneck rather than tax review.
Dissolution is a procedural filing, not a tax audit. The Secretary of State's job is limited to confirming the document is properly completed and the LLC is in good standing. What matters most for Mississippi filers is the order of operations: vote, file, and close the federal side. Each step is simple individually; doing them out of order or skipping the federal step is what causes problems years later.
Dissolution steps in Mississippi
The state-specific procedure, in order. Skip any step and the state's dissolution filing will be rejected or left incomplete.
- Member vote to dissolve
Mississippi's LLC statute calls for a per operating agreement member vote to dissolve, unless your operating agreement specifies a different threshold. Document the vote in meeting minutes or a written consent.
- File the Certificate of Dissolution with Mississippi Secretary of State, Business Services Division
Filing fee is $25. Online filing is available through the state portal.
- Close federal tax obligations with the IRS
File the final federal return, check the "final return" box, and file Form 966 if the LLC had C-corp tax treatment. Close the EIN by writing to the IRS. See the IRS close-a-business page for the full federal checklist.
- Cancel other registrations
Sales tax permits, employer accounts, business licenses, fictitious-name registrations, and foreign-qualification filings in other states all need to be wound down separately from the LLC dissolution itself. The state won't do this automatically.
How this plays out in Mississippi
Start with the member vote. Under Miss. Code Ann. Section 79-29-801, the events of dissolution are set by the operating agreement first; absent contrary provision, written consent of all members is required. Document the consent in writing before filing.
File the Certificate of Dissolution online through the Mississippi Secretary of State Corporations portal at $25 total. Standard processing runs 1 to 2 business days. Mississippi does not accept paper filings for LLC dissolution, and there is no paid expedite tier because online turnaround is already same-week.
Close Mississippi taxes with the Department of Revenue. DOR does not issue or require a clearance certificate, but the LLC still has to file final Mississippi income tax, withholding, and sales tax returns and notify DOR to close its TAP accounts. Close the federal side: final IRS return marked final, Form 966 within 30 days of the dissolution resolution if the LLC elected C-corp treatment, and a written EIN closure letter.
What a clean Mississippi dissolution actually costs
The Secretary of State fee is rarely the biggest line item. For most Mississippi LLC owners, the real cost is a combination of the filing fee, outstanding state tax, federal closure, and any foreign-LLC wind-downs in other states.
| Cost component | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Base Secretary of State filing | $25 | Filed with Mississippi Secretary of State, Business Services Division |
| Final federal return (DIY) | Free | Or $200 to $800 if a CPA prepares it |
| Foreign-LLC withdrawals (if any) | $10 to $125 per state | Each state where you qualified as foreign LLC |
How Mississippi compares to other states
At $25, Mississippi's dissolution fee is below the national average of $46, closer to the free end of the spectrum. Across all 51 US jurisdictions, the median dissolution fee is $30 and the average is $46; fees cluster between $0 and $75, with Delaware and DC at the $220 top end. By fee ranking, Mississippi sits at #21 from cheapest to most expensive.
Filing path matters as much as the fee. Mississippi's online-only dissolution process means faster processing than mail-only states, but no paper filing option. Mississippi does not impose a formal tax clearance check, which shortens the overall timeline compared to states that do.
Requirements at a glance
Common pitfalls
The first Mississippi-specific trap is looking for a mailable form. None exists for LLC dissolution. Every filing has to go through corp.sos.ms.gov with a portal account, and third-party guides that reference a form number and mailing address are out of date. Create the portal account first, pull up the entity, and file from there.
The second pitfall is carrying an unfiled April 15 annual report into the dissolution year. Mississippi domestic LLCs pay nothing for the annual report (F0108 is $0), but failure to file for two consecutive years triggers administrative dissolution. Some owners who have missed reports assume that lets them exit passively, but the entity stays on record as administratively dissolved rather than terminated, and reinstatement is more expensive than a $25 voluntary cancellation would have been. File the free annual report in the cancellation year, then file the $25 Certificate of Dissolution.
What happens after the state accepts your filing
Once the Corporations portal accepts the Certificate of Dissolution, the LLC is terminated under Miss. Code Ann. Chapter 79-29 and no further annual report or tax obligations accrue at the entity level. Mississippi does not publish a specific holding period before the name becomes available, so another filer can register a new entity under the same name after dissolution posts. Keep the LLC's books, bank records, and tax filings for at least seven years to cover Mississippi's 3-year general assessment statute plus the federal 6-year extended statute. LLCs that had Mississippi employees also need to close the Mississippi Department of Employment Security unemployment account separately.
Documents and filings checklist
- Written consent or meeting minutes
Record the member vote to dissolve. Keep with corporate records.
- Certificate of Dissolution
Filed with $25 fee at Mississippi Secretary of State, Business Services Division.
- Final federal return
Form 1065 (multi-member), Schedule C on 1040 (single-member), or 1120/1120-S if corp-taxed. Check the "final return" box.
- IRS Form 966
Only if the LLC had C-corp tax treatment. Due within 30 days of the dissolution resolution.
- IRS EIN closure letter
Sent to the IRS requesting the EIN be closed. See the IRS close-a-business checklist.
- State tax permit cancellations
Sales tax, employer withholding, unemployment insurance. Each is a separate filing with the state tax and labor agencies.
- Foreign-LLC withdrawals
Certificate of Withdrawal filed with each state where the LLC was registered to do business as a foreign LLC.
Filing agency
Mississippi Secretary of State, Business Services Division
- Website
- www.sos.ms.gov/business-services-regulation
- Phone
- (601) 359-1633
- CustomerService@sos.ms.gov
- P.O. Box 136, Jackson, MS 39205-0136
- Office
- 660 North Street, Jackson, MS 39201
- Hours
- 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central, Monday to Friday
Frequently Asked Questions
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How much does it cost to dissolve a Mississippi LLC?
The Certificate of Dissolution is $25 online through the Secretary of State Corporations portal. Mississippi does not accept paper filings for LLC dissolution and does not offer a paid expedite tier. There is no tax clearance fee. A typical clean closure runs $25 in SoS fees plus whatever you owe in final DOR returns.
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How long does Mississippi LLC dissolution take?
Standard online processing is 1 to 2 business days once the Certificate of Dissolution is submitted through corp.sos.ms.gov. There is no paid expedite because the standard turnaround is already same-week. Factor in time to close DOR tax accounts separately; those can take a few extra weeks depending on which accounts the LLC maintained.
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Do I need a tax clearance certificate in Mississippi?
No. The Mississippi Department of Revenue does not issue a clearance certificate, and the Secretary of State does not require one before accepting the Certificate of Dissolution. The LLC still has to file final Mississippi income, withholding, and sales tax returns and close its TAP accounts, but no clearance document is attached to the dissolution filing. Close DOR accounts in parallel with the SoS filing.
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What vote is needed to dissolve a Mississippi LLC?
The operating agreement controls under Miss. Code Ann. Section 79-29-801. Absent contrary provisions, the default is written consent of all members. Follow whatever threshold the agreement specifies, document it in a written consent, and keep the signed consent with LLC records. See Mississippi LLC formation for background on the LLC Act.
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Can I dissolve my Mississippi LLC by mail?
No. Mississippi requires online filing through the Secretary of State Corporations portal for LLC dissolution. There is no paper form and no mailing address for the Certificate of Dissolution. Create a portal account at corp.sos.ms.gov, locate the LLC, and file the $25 dissolution filing from there.
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What happens if I just stop filing the annual report?
Mississippi allows roughly two missed annual reports before administratively dissolving the LLC. Administrative dissolution is worse than voluntary because the LLC stays on record as dissolved for non-compliance, reinstatement requires filing catch-up reports plus additional fees, and the entity's status complicates bank accounts and good-standing certificates. File the free annual report in the cancellation year, then file the $25 Certificate of Dissolution.
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Do I still need to notify the IRS?
Yes. File a final federal return for the LLC (Form 1065 for multi-member, Schedule C on Form 1040 for single-member, Form 1120 or 1120-S if the LLC elected corporate treatment), check the final return box, and distribute any remaining balances. File IRS Form 966 within 30 days of the dissolution resolution if the LLC had C-corp treatment, and close the EIN by letter. The IRS close-a-business page covers the federal checklist.
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How long does LLC dissolution take in Mississippi?
Online filings are processed in about 2 business days through the state portal.
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Can I file the Certificate of Dissolution online?
Yes. Mississippi accepts LLC dissolution filings online through the state portal. Online is the only accepted filing path; paper mail is not processed.
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What vote is required to dissolve a Mississippi LLC?
Mississippi's LLC statute specifies a per operating agreement member vote to dissolve, unless the operating agreement sets a different threshold. Most LLCs follow the statutory default. Document the vote in a written consent or meeting minutes before filing any dissolution paperwork.
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Does dissolution close my federal tax obligations?
No. The Mississippi Secretary of State does not notify the IRS. You have to close the federal side separately: file a final federal return marked as "final," file IRS Form 966 within 30 days if the LLC had C-corp tax treatment, and close the EIN by writing to the IRS. The EIN stays on file forever; closing it flags the entity as inactive so automated notices stop. See the IRS close-a-business page for the full federal checklist.
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Will my LLC name become available for someone else to use after dissolution?
In most cases yes. Mississippi typically releases the LLC name back to the general pool once the dissolution filing is accepted, and a third party can register a new entity under the same name shortly thereafter. If preserving the brand matters, keep a minimal LLC active or register the business name as a trademark.
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- Filing fee: www.sos.ms.gov/content/documents/Business/FeeSchedule.pdf · verified April 21, 2026
Mississippi Secretary of State Business Documents Filing Fees schedule: F0106 MS LLC Articles/Certificate of Dissolution $25. Mississippi requires online filing through the Corporations portal; no paper filing is accepted for LLC dissolution. - File online: corp.sos.ms.gov/corp/portal/c/page/login/portal.aspx · verified April 21, 2026
Mississippi Corporations portal. All LLC filings including Certificate of Dissolution must be filed online through the SoS portal. Typical processing within 1-2 business days. - Expedited: www.sos.ms.gov/content/documents/Business/FeeSchedule.pdf · verified April 21, 2026
Mississippi Secretary of State does not publish a paid expedited tier for LLC dissolution filings. Standard online filings are typically processed within 1-2 business days. - Tax clearance required: www.dor.ms.gov/business/business-registration · verified April 21, 2026
Mississippi Department of Revenue business registration guidance. MS DOR does not require a tax clearance certificate before SoS will accept LLC dissolution filings. The LLC must file final Mississippi income tax, withholding, and sales tax returns and notify DOR to close its tax accounts, but no clearance certificate is attached to the dissolution filing. - Member vote standard: law.justia.com/codes/mississippi/title-79/chapter-29/article-8/section… · verified April 21, 2026
Miss. Code Ann. Section 79-29-801 (Events of dissolution). Defers to the operating agreement; absent contrary provision, dissolution requires the written consent of all members under the Mississippi LLC Act. - Irs closure url: www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/closing-a-busine… · verified April 21, 2026
IRS closing-a-business checklist: final federal returns, employment tax deposits, and EIN account closure.