Certificate Of Good Standing

Certificate of good standing California secretary of state A certificate of good standing (also known as a certificate of existence or certificate of authorization) is a document issued by a US state official stating a corporation or LLC is in existence or authorized to transact business in the state, has complied all statutory requirements, and has paid all the statutory dues, taxes, and penalties. The certificate of good standing provides information like the company name, company number, date of incorporation, and information as to filing of annual reports etc. One page document provided by the California Secretary of State is the conclusive evidence of the formation of business which can be valid up to three months. Requirements for obtaining Good Standing Certificate in California State: • Corporation/LLC must have been registered as a legal entity with the Secretary of State. • The company shall not be in default or suspended as defined by the California Secretary of State • Corporation shall not have any outstanding debt or taxes Why do you require a certificate of good standing? You may require the Certificate of good standing • for opening a new bank account • to obtain credit/loan on behalf of the business entity • conclusive evidence of the formation of business • to qualify as foreign corporation/ LLC to do business in another state. • for tax purpose How to obtain certificate of good standing in California? • Complete the order form provided by the secretary of state • Attach a check made payable to the Secretary of State for the appropriate amount or an amount “not to exceed” a specified amount written below the amount payable line, and submit your request: • By mail, along with a self-addressed envelope, to Secretary of State, Certification and Records, P.O. Box 944260, Sacramento, CA 94244-2600 • In person, to the Secretary of State's Sacramento office at 1500 11th Street, 3rd Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814.

Certificates of Status (for corporations in good standing) and status reports for corporations can be obtained over the counter at any of the Secretary of State's regional office locations below Sacramento Main Office 1500 11th Street Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 657-5448 Los Angeles Regional Office 300 South Spring Street, Room 12513 Los Angeles, CA 90013 (213) 897-3062 San Diego Regional Office 1350 Front Street, Suite 2060 San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 525-4113 Office Hours Monday through Friday - 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., (excluding state holidays)

Order form for certificate of good standing: Follow this link for order form: http://www.sos.ca.gov/business/pdf/be_ircform.pdf

Source: California state business portal