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Florida Domestic Entity Certificate of Status (Good Standing)
A State of Florida Certificate of Status for a domestic entity includes the following information:
- LLCs: A Florida Certificate of Status for an LLC certifies the active status of the LLC; the formation date; that the entity has paid all fees due to the Florida Department of State; the date for when the most recent annual report/uniform business report was filed; and that the LLC has not filed Articles of Dissolution.
- Corporations: A Florida Certificate of Status issued for a corporation confirms its active status; the filing date of the Articles of Incorporation; that the corporation has paid all fees due to the Florida Department of State; the date for when the most recent annual report/uniform business report was filed; and that the corporation has not filed Articles of Dissolution.
Florida Foreign Entity Certificate of Status (Good Standing):
A Certificate of Status for a foreign entity registered in Florida may include the following information:
- State of organization (domestic state)
- Entity name
- Foreign qualification date
- Confirmation of active status
- Confirmation that all fees have been paid
- Confirmation that the most recent annual report/uniform business report has been filed
- Confirmation that the foreign entity has not filed a Certificate of Withdrawal
Florida Certificate of Status FAQs
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What is a Florida Certificate of Status?A Florida Certificate of Status (also known as a Certificate of Good Standing) is a state-issued document that confirms the active status of a business and that the business has maintained “good standing” by fulfilling Florida business entity requirements, such as filing annual reports and paying required fees. The Division of Corporations (the State of Florida's official business entity index and commercial activity website) is responsible for issuing the Florida Certificate of Status.
A Certificate of Status is commonly referred to as a Certificate of Good Standing. Other names include “certificate of existence”, “certificate of authorization”, and “standing certificate”. -
Is there a difference between a Florida Certificate of Status and a Florida Certificate of Good Standing?A Florida Certificate of Status is the same as a Florida Certificate of Good Standing.
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Why is “good standing” important for your Florida business?Being in good standing allows a corporation or LLC in Florida to maintain the rights and privileges of doing business as a statutory entity. Good standing certificates are required when expanding to other states and may be required for financing and business transactions. The consequences of losing good standing can include fines, the inability to file a lawsuit, the inability to do business in other states, and the administrative dissolution of your corporation or LLC.
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When do you need a Florida Certificate of Status?A Florida Certificate of Status is required when your business expands to another state (otherwise known as a foreign qualification) and needs to register in that state as a foreign corporation or LLC. In addition, lenders, investors, and vendors often require a Certificate of Status (Good Standing) before doing business with a company. You may also need a Certificate of Status for licensure and other business transactions, such as a merger or acquisition.
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How do I obtain a Florida Certificate of Status?You can order a Florida Certificate of Status online today from CT Corporation or contact us for additional information.
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