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.
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: $300 annual franchise tax due by June 1; no separate report
- · 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.
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