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LLC Certificate of Good Standing

A Certificate of Good Standing for a limited liability company is the official document issued by the LLC's formation state confirming that the LLC is properly registered, current on annual reports and franchise tax, and authorized to conduct business. It's required for SBA loans, commercial leases, foreign qualification, and most government contracts.

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Per-state LLC requirements

What keeps an LLC in good standing varies by state

Every state has its own LLC compliance requirements. The two universal ones: maintain a registered agent with a physical in-state address, and file whatever periodic report the state requires. Beyond that:

  • · California: $800 minimum annual franchise tax; Statement of Information every 2 years
  • · Delaware: $400 annual LLC tax due by June 1; no separate report (House Bill 400 raised it from $300 for tax year 2026, so the first $400 payment falls due June 1, 2027)
  • · Florida: annual report due by May 1 ($138.75)
  • · Texas: Public Information Report and Franchise Tax Report; no fee under $1.23M revenue
  • · New York: biennial Statement
  • · Nevada: annual list of managers + business license; $350/year all-in
  • · Wyoming: annual report due first day of anniversary month ($60 minimum)
  • · Arizona: no annual report required for LLCs (one of the few)

If your LLC is current on all of the above, the state will issue the Certificate of Good Standing. If not, you'll need to bring filings current first.

FAQ

LLC certificate questions

Does my LLC need a Certificate of Good Standing?
Your LLC needs a Certificate of Good Standing whenever a counterparty (bank, landlord, state agency, buyer, investor, etc.) wants documentary proof that the LLC is properly registered with its formation state and current on filings. Common moments: SBA loan applications, commercial lease signings, foreign qualification in a second state, government vendor onboarding, and M&A diligence.
What can put my LLC out of good standing?
The most common causes: (1) failing to file the annual or biennial report, (2) failing to pay the state's franchise tax or annual fee, (3) loss of a registered agent without immediate replacement, and (4) state-specific issues like California's $800 minimum franchise tax or Texas's Public Information Report. Late filings trigger administrative dissolution in most states after 60-180 days.
My LLC is in good standing — what info do I need to order?
Just the LLC's legal name, the formation state, and the entity type (LLC). Optionally the state file number to speed processing. We never request your Social Security number.
My LLC was administratively dissolved. Can I still get a certificate?
Not until you reinstate. The state will not issue a Certificate of Good Standing to a dissolved entity. Reinstatement involves filing any missing reports, paying back fees and penalties, and submitting an Application for Reinstatement. Once the state restores the LLC, we can order the certificate.
Is the LLC certificate different from a corporation Certificate of Good Standing?
The document itself is the same — it just lists the entity type as LLC. Some states price LLC and corporation certificates differently (Florida $5 LLC vs $8.75 Corp, Massachusetts $25 LLC vs $12 Corp, etc.), but the legal effect is identical.

Get your LLC's Certificate of Good Standing.

From $50, state filing fee included. Processing time is set by each state; see your state's page.

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