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Delaware Domestic Entity Certificate of Status or Delaware Certificate of Good Standing
A State of Delaware Certificate of Good Standing for a domestic entity includes the following information:
- LLCs: A Delaware Certificate of Good Standing for an LLC certifies the name of the LLC; the formation date; that the LLC is in good standing and has a legal existence (according to state records); and that the LLC’s annual taxes have been paid to date.
- Corporations: A Certificate of Good Standing issued for a corporation certifies the name of the corporation; the date of incorporation; that the corporation is in good standing and has a legal existence (according to state records); and that annual taxes have been paid to date.
Delaware Foreign Entity Certificate of Good Standing
A Certificate of Good Standing for a foreign entity registered in Delaware may include the following information:
- State of organization
- Entity name
- Foreign qualification date
- Statement of the existence of the foreign entity
- Statement that the foreign entity is in good standing
- Statement that the annual taxes of the foreign entity have been paid to date
Delaware Certificate of Good Standing
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Delaware Certificate of Good Standing FAQs
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What is a Delaware Certificate of Status or Good Standing?A Delaware Certificate of Status or Good Standing is a state-issued document that certifies the existence of a business in the state of Delaware and that entity has fulfilled “good standing” requirements (ex. filing annual reports, paying required fees). The Delaware Secretary of State oversees the Division of Corporations, which is responsible for issuing the Certificate of Status or Good Standing.
Other names for this document include “certificate of existence”, “certificate of authorization”, and “standing certificate”. -
What is the long-form Certificate of Good Standing for Delaware?Delaware also offers a long-form version of the Certificate of Good Standing that, in addition to confirming good standing and entity status, includes a list of all documents (ex. certificate of amendment for name changes) that have been filed by the entity with the state.
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Why is “good standing” important for your Delaware business?Being in good standing allows a corporation, LLC, or other statutory entity in Delaware to maintain the rights and privileges of doing business as that statutory entity. Good standing certificates are required when expanding to other states and may be required for financing, business transactions, and licensing. 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 business.
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When do you need a Delaware Certificate Good Standing?A Delaware Certificate of Good Standing 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 Good Standing before doing business with a company. You may need to submit a Certificate of Good Standing to obtain licensure, or you may need it for other business transactions, such as a merger or acquisition.
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How do I obtain a Delaware Certificate of Status or Good Standing?You can order a Delaware Certificate of Status online today from CT Corporation or contact us for additional information.
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