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CERTIFICATES OF GOOD STANDING

Many companies that do business with you will request a "Certificate of Good Standing" to ensure that you are running your business by the rules and regulations as required by law. This formality protects the entire business community.

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Overview

A Certificate of Good Standing is a certificate issued by a state official as evidence that your corporation or LLC is in existence, and is authorized to transact business within that state.

A Certificate of Good Standing is also known as a "Certificate of Existence" or "Certificate of Status."

MyCorporation can assist you in obtaining a Certificate of Good Standing from any of the 50 states — easily and affordably.

Examples of situations in which you may require a Certificate of Good Standing include:

To qualify/register as a foreign entity in a state other than your formation state
To obtain financing
To sell your business
To renew a license or licenses
To enter into many business transactions and contracts
To ensure that the state has received all fees, taxes and any penalties owed
To ensure that an "Article of Dissolution" has not been filed with the state