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Montana Domestic Entity Certificate of Good Standing (Existence)
A Certificate of Good Standing issued in Montana for a domestic LLC or corporation (also known as a Certificate of Existence) may include the following information:
- Entity’s legal name
- The entity was formed or incorporated under the laws of Montana
- Formation or incorporation date
- Duration term
- All fees, taxes, and penalties owed to the state have been paid
- The most recent annual report has been filed with the Montana Secretary of State
- The entity has not filed Articles of Dissolution (for a corporation) or Articles of Termination (for an LLC)
Montana Foreign Entity Certificate of Good Standing (Existence)
A Montana Certificate of Good Standing (Existence) issued to a foreign LLC or corporation may include the following information:- Entity name
- Entity name being used in the state of Montana
- Foreign qualification date
- All fees, taxes, and penalties owed to the state have been paid
- The most recent annual report has been filed with the Montana Secretary of State
Certificate of Legal Existence or Good Standing
$94 +state fees*
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Montana Certificate of Good Standing FAQs
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What is a Certificate of Good Standing in Montana (MT)?
A Certificate of Good Standing provides evidence that a statutory entity, such as an LLC or corporation is in compliance with certain state requirements, such as filing an annual report and paying any necessary state fees.
In Montana, this document is referred to as a Certificate of Existence and is issued by the Montana Secretary of State’s office.
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Why is “good standing” important for your business?
Being in good standing allows a corporation, LLC, or other statutory entity in Montana to maintain the rights and privileges of doing business in the state. A business may need to provide a Certificate of Good Standing (or the equivalent) when expanding to other states or 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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Do I need a Certificate of Good Standing (Existence) for an LLC or corporation in Montana?
Montana does not require a Certificate of Good Standing/Existence as part of the formation or incorporation process for new businesses. However, banks, lenders, investors, and vendors may request a good standing certificate before doing business with a company. You may also need a good standing certificate for licensure or for certain business transactions, such as a merger or acquisition.
Another frequent reason a company may need to obtain a Certificate of Good Standing is when it is expanding to other states and must furnish this document as part of the foreign qualification process.
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How do I obtain a Montana Certificate of Good Standing (Existence)?You can order a Certificate of Good Standing online today from CT Corporation or contact us for additional information.
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