Illinois Certificate of Good Standing
Illinois issues a Certificate of Good Standing through the Secretary of State's Department of Business Services. The document confirms your Illinois entity is current with annual reports and franchise tax obligations.
From
50USD
Typical TAT
Immediate (online)
Validity
60 days
Online
Yes
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Common requests in Illinois
Illinois businesses need Certificates of Good Standing for SBA loans, commercial real estate transactions, foreign qualification, and government contract bidding throughout the Midwest.
The Illinois process
Illinois standard processing takes 5-7 business days. Expedited service is available for an additional state fee. Standard state fee is $25; with expedite is $75.
Illinois Secretary of StateIllinois corporations must pay annual franchise tax based on paid-in capital. Late payments and unfiled annual reports will prevent issuance of a Certificate of Good Standing.
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Operating in multiple states?
Many Illinois businesses also need certificates from neighboring states.