A Certificate of Good Standing (also known as Certificate of Existence or Certificate of Authorization) is a certificate issued by a state official as conclusive evidence that a corporation is in existence and is authorized to transact business within that state. The certificate generally sets forth the corporation’s name and declares that it is duly incorporated or authorized to transact business, that all fees, taxes, and penalties owed to that state have been paid, that its most recent annual report has been filed, and that it has not yet filed articles of Dissolution.
We can assist you in obtaining a Certificate of Good Standing from any of the 50 states for a small fee. This is a document that proves your corporation or LLC does exist with the state, and has paid all annual fees. The cost for a certificate of good standing varies by state.