What does “Dissolved (voluntarily, administratively or judicially), Forfeited, Cancelled or Expired” mean for a company in the United States?

the state ended the entity. The Prometiam API returns it as status "deregistered" (Deregistered (removed from the register)) with local_status "dissolved". Removed from the register: the legal person no longer exists (in the US: dissolved, revoked, withdrawn or no longer listed in that state). It cannot sign, be sued or be paid, so invoice a successor or the former owners and check whether it merged. Some registers can restore or reinstate an entity, so check before you treat it as final.

What does “Active with administrative dissolution, forfeiture or revocation initiated (Connecticut)” mean for a company in the United States?

Active with administrative dissolution, forfeiture or revocation initiated (Connecticut). The Prometiam API returns it as status "active_strike_off_pending" (Active – strike-off pending) with local_status "strike_off_pending". The register has started to remove the company, usually for unfiled accounts or returns. It can still trade and can often avoid removal by putting its filings right. Treat it as a compliance warning and ask the company to explain before you extend credit or onboard it.

Company status in the United States: what each register status means

Each status used in the United States, in English, with the standard status the Prometiam API returns and what it means for doing business with the company.

Every register words its company states differently. This guide lists the status values used in the United States, what each means in English, and the standard status the Prometiam API returns for it, so the same question (is this company still alive, in trouble or gone?) has the same answer across countries. The register’s own value stays available as local_status.

Coverage and limits for the United States: company records only (no officers, no registry-compliance signal); the business registers of New York, Colorado, Connecticut and Pennsylvania plus SEC filers and LEI holders from every state, so not every US company; sole proprietorships, estates and personal trusts are never served. US sources: New York Department of State, Colorado Secretary of State, Connecticut Secretary of the State, Pennsylvania Department of State (open data), SEC EDGAR, GLEIF (CC0).

Status values in the United States

Register status	`local_status`	`status` in the API	Stage
Good Standing, Exists, Active or Registered (the wording varies by state)	`active`	`active`	`active`
Delinquent or Noncompliant (Colorado): a periodic report is late; the entity still exists and can cure it, so it is served as active	`delinquent`	`active`	`active`
Active with administrative dissolution, forfeiture or revocation initiated (Connecticut)	`strike_off_pending`	`active_strike_off_pending`	`active`
Dissolved (voluntarily, administratively or judicially), Forfeited, Cancelled or Expired: the state ended the entity	`dissolved`	`deregistered`	`closed`
Withdrawn: a foreign entity withdrew its registration in that state	`withdrawn`	`deregistered`	`closed`
Revoked: the state revoked the entity’s registration	`revoked`	`deregistered`	`closed`
Left the list of active entities (New York, Pennsylvania): the reason is not stated	`inactive`	`deregistered`	`closed`
Merged, Consolidated or Converted: it continues in another entity	`merged`	`merged`	`closed`

What each status means for doing business

Active (active): The register shows no dissolution, insolvency or removal. That is the normal state, but not a guarantee of solvency or good standing: check filings and payment behaviour as your policy requires.
Active – strike-off pending (active_strike_off_pending): The register has started to remove the company, usually for unfiled accounts or returns. It can still trade and can often avoid removal by putting its filings right. Treat it as a compliance warning and ask the company to explain before you extend credit or onboard it.
Deregistered (removed from the register) (deregistered): Removed from the register: the legal person no longer exists (in the US: dissolved, revoked, withdrawn or no longer listed in that state). It cannot sign, be sued or be paid, so invoice a successor or the former owners and check whether it merged. Some registers can restore or reinstate an entity, so check before you treat it as final.
Merged into another company (merged): Merged into another company, which takes over its rights and obligations. Find the successor and deal with it.

Reading statuses in the United States

State terms differ. “Administratively dissolved” means the state ended the entity, without a court, usually for non-compliance such as a missing periodic report or registered agent; some states allow reinstatement. New York and Pennsylvania publish active entities only, so an entity that leaves their list is returned as inactive, with the reason unstated. The SEC gives no legal status. Updated weekly.

Filter and monitor by status

# companies whose standard status is active_strike_off_pending
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer rk_live_..." \
  "https://api.prometiam.com/functions/v1/risk-api/companies/search?country=US&name=<company name>&status=active_strike_off_pending"

# or filter by the register's own value
#   &local_status=strike_off_pending

status is the same list in every country; local_status is the register’s own value. Use one or the other, not both. Outside Spain a status filter must be combined with a name or an identifier.

More about the United States

The United States company data API guide, the free US company lookup, and legal forms in the US. All countries: company status meanings.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Dissolved (voluntarily, administratively or judicially), Forfeited, Cancelled or Expired” mean for a company in the United States?: the state ended the entity. The Prometiam API returns it as status "deregistered" (Deregistered (removed from the register)) with local_status "dissolved". Removed from the register: the legal person no longer exists (in the US: dissolved, revoked, withdrawn or no longer listed in that state). It cannot sign, be sued or be paid, so invoice a successor or the former owners and check whether it merged. Some registers can restore or reinstate an entity, so check before you treat it as final.
What does “Active with administrative dissolution, forfeiture or revocation initiated (Connecticut)” mean for a company in the United States?: Active with administrative dissolution, forfeiture or revocation initiated (Connecticut). The Prometiam API returns it as status "active_strike_off_pending" (Active – strike-off pending) with local_status "strike_off_pending". The register has started to remove the company, usually for unfiled accounts or returns. It can still trade and can often avoid removal by putting its filings right. Treat it as a compliance warning and ask the company to explain before you extend credit or onboard it.