A business generally files a withdrawal, cancellation, or termination of authority with the foreign state and addresses outstanding reports, taxes, or fees as required.

Ending, withdrawing, or restoring a business is usually more than a single filing. The company may need to address state filings, taxes, licenses, registered agent obligations, creditors, contracts, employees, bank accounts, and final records. The exact sequence depends on the state, the entity's status, and whether the business is closing entirely or only ending its authority in one jurisdiction.