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A Georgia Domestic Entity Certificate of Existence (Good Standing)
A Georgia Certificate of Good Standing or Certificate of Existence for a domestic entity includes the following information:
- LLCs: A Georgia Certificate of Good Standing for an LLC certifies the formation date of the LLC; that the LLC is in compliance with required filing and annual registration requirements; and that the LLC has not filed a certificate of termination with the state.
- Corporations: A Georgia Certificate of Good Standing issued to a corporation confirms the entity’s date of incorporation; that the corporation is in compliance with required filing and annual registration requirements; and that the corporation has not filed articles of dissolution with the state.
Georgia Foreign Entity Certificate of Existence (Certificate of Good Standing)
A Georgia Certificate of Good Standing or Certificate of Existence for a foreign entity registered to do business in Georgia includes the following information:
- Entity name
- State of organization (formation state)
- A statement that the entity is authorized to transact business in Georgia
- The filing date for the certificate of existence
- Statement that the entity complies with required filing and annual registration requirements
- Statement that the entity has not applied for withdrawal
Certificate of Existence or Certificate of Good Standing
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Georgia Certificate of Good Standing (Certificate of Existence) FAQs
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What is a Georgia Certificate of Existence?
A Georgia Certificate of Existence is a document confirming that an entity is authorized to do business in Georgia and that it has maintained compliance with Georgia business requirements, such as filing an annual registration. The Secretary of State office of Georgia is in charge of issuing Georgia Certificates of Existence.
This document is also called a “certificate of good standing, a “certificate of existence”, “certificate of authorization”, and “standing certificate”.
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Is a Georgia Certificate of Existence the same as a Georgia Certificate of Good Standing?A Georgia Certificate of Existence is the equivalent to a Georgia Certificate of Good Standing.
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Why is “good standing” important for your Georgia business?Being in good standing allows a corporation, LLC, or other statutory entity in Georgia 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 Georgia Certificate of Existence?
A Georgia Certificate of Existence (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. Lenders, investors, and vendors may require a Certificate of Existence before doing business with a company. You may also need a Certificate of Existence for licensure or for other business transactions, such as a merger or acquisition.
Businesses forming a new domestic entity in Georgia are not required to obtain a Certificate of Existence as part of the formation process.
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How do I obtain a Georgia Certificate of Existence?You can order a Georgia Certificate of Existence online today from CT Corporation or contact us for additional information.
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