Glossary
Certificate of good standing: definition
A document from the formation state confirming the LLC exists and is current. Many states ask for one at registration.
Snapshot
- Alias
- Certificate of existence, certificate of status
- Related
- Foreign registration in step with Annual report in step with Foreign LLC
Takeaways
On-time annual reports keep the LLC eligible.
State differences
Home-state certificate required in 36 states. Age limit: usually 60 days (11 states). Order it near the filing date.
Where it applies
Applies in these answers: LLC formation by state, Which states require a registered agent?, What does each state want from a foreign LLC?.
Sources
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