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Ohio Domestic Entity Certificate of Good Standing
An Ohio Certificate of Good Standing for a domestic entity is issued to entities that are active on the state’s records. This document is also known as a Full Force and Effect Certificate and includes the following information:- LLCs: An Ohio Certificate of Good Standing for an LLC certifies that the entity is registered to transact business in Ohio; that fees and documents required by the Secretary of State have been received; and that the LLC is in good standing. It also includes the formation date of the LLC.
- Corporations: An Ohio Certificate of Good Standing issued for a corporation confirms the entity’s date of incorporation; that the entity is registered to transact business in Ohio; that fees and documents required by the Secretary of State have been received; and that the corporation is in good standing.
Ohio Foreign Entity Certificate of Good Standing
An Ohio Certificate of Good Standing for a foreign entity registered to do business in Ohio is also known as a Certificate of Registration and includes the following information:- Entity name
- State of organization (formation state)
- Statement that the entity is registered (“qualified”) to do business in Ohio as a foreign business entity (ex. foreign business corporation, foreign LLC)
- Date of registration
- Statement that the entity is in good standing
Ohio Certificate of Good Standing FAQs
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What is an Ohio Certificate of Good Standing?
An Ohio Certificate of Good Standing is a document confirming that an entity is authorized to do business in the state and that it has maintained compliance with Ohio business requirements, such as filing annual reports and paying franchise taxes. The Secretary of State office of Ohio is in charge of issuing Ohio Certificates of Good Standing.
This document is also called a Full Force and Effect Certificate (for domestic entities) and Certificate of Registration (for foreign entities). In other states, a Certificate of Good Standing may be called a “certificate of existence”, “certificate of authorization”, and “standing certificate”.
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Why is “good standing” important for your Ohio business?Being in good standing allows a corporation, LLC, or other statutory entity in Ohio 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 an Ohio Certificate of Good Standing?An Ohio Certificate of 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. In addition, lenders, investors, and vendors often require a Certificate of Good Standing before doing business with a company. Depending on the type of business, you may need to submit the equivalent of a Certificate of Good Standing to obtain licensure. You may also need the equivalent of a Certificate of Good Standing for other business transactions, such as a merger or acquisition.
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How do I obtain an Ohio Certificate of Good Standing?You can order an Ohio Certificate of Good Standing online today from CT Corporation or contact us for additional information.
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