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Certificate of Existence for a Domestic Entity in West Virginia
A domestic LLC, corporation, or other statutory entity in West Virginia may request from the state a Certificate of Existence that provides evidence of its good standing status. The document verifies the following:
- Entity name
- Entity type
- Formation or incorporation date
- The entity has not been revoked or administratively dissolved by the State of West Virginia
- A Certificate of Cancellation or Termination has not been filed
Certificate of Existence for a Foreign Entity in West Virginia
A foreign LLC, corporation, or other statutory entity in West Virginia may request a good standing certificate called a Certificate of Existence with the following information:
- Entity name
- Entity type
- State of organization (domestic state)
- Foreign qualification date
- The entity’s Certificate of Existence has not been revoked
- A Certificate of Withdrawal has not been issued
Certificate of Existence or Certificate of Good Standing
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West Virginia Certificate of Good Standing FAQs
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What is a West Virginia (WV) Certificate of Good Standing (Existence)?
A Certificate of Good Standing is an official state document verifying that a business complies with the state’s good standing requirements, such as filing annual reports and payment of required state fees.
In West Virginia, this document is known as a Certificate of Existence and is issued by the West Virginia Secretary of State’s office. This document may also be known as a “certificate of status” in other states.
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What is a Letter of Good Standing in West Virginia?A Letter of Good Standing is a separate document issued by the West Virginia Tax Division and provides evidence that a business is in compliance with state tax laws by the division.
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Why is “good standing” important for your business?A corporation, LLC, or other statutory entity with good standing status on the records of the state allows an entity to maintain the rights and privileges of doing business in that 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 business licensing. The loss of good standing can mean fines, losing the ability to file a lawsuit, not being able to do business in other states, and ultimately administrative dissolution.
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When do you need a Certificate of Good Standing (Existence) for an LLC or corporation in West Virginia?
If you plan on expanding your business to another state, you may need to provide a good standing certificate as part of the foreign qualification process in that state. For example, if a West Virginia corporation wishes to begin operating in Virginia, it will need to provide a good standing certificate when registering as a foreign corporation in that state, as well as have a Virginia registered agent.
Lenders, investors, and vendors can require a good standing certificate before doing business with a company. A certificate may be required for licensure or for certain business transactions, such as a merger or acquisition.
A Certificate of Existence is not a state requirement when forming an LLC or corporation in West Virginia, although it may be necessary to obtain it for one of the reasons listed above.
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How do I obtain a West Virginia (WV) Certificate of Good Standing (Existence)You can order a West Virginia Certificate of Good Standing online today from CT Corporation or contact us for additional information.
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