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How to Shut Down a Business in Oklahoma

Complete guide to dissolving your business entity with the Oklahoma Secretary of State.

Quick Answer

To dissolve a business in Oklahoma, file Articles of Dissolution of an Oklahoma Limited Liability Company with the Oklahoma Secretary of State. The LLC filing fee is $50 and corporation fee is $50. Oklahoma does not require tax clearance before filing. Standard processing takes 5-10 business days.

Quick Facts

Filing Agency Oklahoma Secretary of State
Website https://www.sos.ok.gov/
LLC Dissolution Fee $50
Corporation Dissolution Fee $50
Tax Clearance Required No
Processing Time 5-10 business days
Online Filing No
Phone (405) 521-3912

LLC Dissolution in Oklahoma

Form
Articles of Dissolution of an Oklahoma Limited Liability Company
Fee
$50
Online
No
Processing
5-10 business days
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Steps to Dissolve an LLC

  1. 1 Vote to dissolve according to your operating agreement or by majority vote of members
  2. 2 Wind up business affairs, settle debts, and distribute remaining assets
  3. 3 Notify all known creditors in writing
  4. 4 File final tax returns with the Oklahoma Tax Commission
  5. 5 Complete and sign Articles of Dissolution (Form 0080)
  6. 6 Mail the signed form with $50 filing fee to the Secretary of State
  7. 7 Cancel any business licenses, permits, and trade names

Corporation Dissolution in Oklahoma

Form
Certificate of Dissolution
Fee
$50
Online
No
Processing
5-10 business days
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Steps to Dissolve a Corporation

  1. 1 Board of directors adopts a resolution recommending dissolution
  2. 2 Shareholders approve dissolution by majority vote
  3. 3 Notify all known creditors and claimants in writing
  4. 4 Wind up business affairs, settle debts, and distribute remaining assets
  5. 5 File final tax returns with the Oklahoma Tax Commission
  6. 6 Complete and sign Certificate of Dissolution (Form 0019)
  7. 7 Mail the signed form with $50 filing fee to the Secretary of State
  8. 8 Cancel all business licenses and permits

Tax Requirements

Tax Clearance Required
No
Final Return Required
Yes

Tax Agency: Oklahoma Tax Commission

https://oklahoma.gov/tax.html

Phone: (405) 521-3160

Oklahoma does not require formal tax clearance for voluntary dissolution. However, you must file all final corporate income tax returns by the 15th day of the fourth month following complete liquidation. Close your business tax accounts through the OkTAP portal at oktap.tax.ok.gov.

Additional Requirements

Publication Required: No
Creditor Notification: Must notify all known creditors in writing with information about how to submit claims
Employee Notification: Must comply with federal WARN Act for layoffs of 100+ employees. Provide final paychecks by next regular payday.
Board/Member Approval: LLCs require member vote per operating agreement. Corporations require board resolution and shareholder majority approval per Oklahoma statutes Title 18 Section 2041.
Winding Up Period: Entity continues to exist for purposes of winding up after dissolution is filed
Registered Agent: Registered agent must be maintained until dissolution is complete and all affairs are wound up

Contact Information

Agency: Oklahoma Secretary of State

Address: 421 NW 13th Street, Suite 210, Oklahoma City, OK 73103

Phone: (405) 521-3912

Email: support@sos.ok.gov

Website: https://www.sos.ok.gov/

Online Portal: https://www.sos.ok.gov/business/forms.aspx

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This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Information is sourced from official state websites and was last verified in 2026. Always confirm current requirements directly with the Oklahoma Secretary of State. Consult an attorney for advice specific to your situation.