Certificate of Existence for a Domestic Entity in South Carolina
A domestic LLC, corporation, or other statutory entity in South Carolina may request a Certificate of Existence, also known as a Certificate of Good Standing, issued by the state. The document provides evidence of the following:
- Entity name
- The entity was formed or incorporated under the laws of South Carolina
- Formation or incorporation date
- The entity has not been administratively dissolved
- The most recent annual report has been filed
- All fees, taxes, and penalties owed to the state have been paid
- The entity has not filed to terminate the entity with the state
Certificate of Authorization/Authority for a Foreign Entity in South Carolina
Out-of-state entities authorized to do business in South Carolina can request a state-issued Certificate of Authorization/Authority verifying the following:
- Entity name
- Alternate entity name registered for use in South Carolina (if applicable)
- State of organization (domestic state)
- Foreign qualification date
- State has not revoked the entity’s authority to transact business in the state
- The most recent annual report has been filed
- All fees, taxes, and penalties owed to the state have been paid
- The entity has not filed to withdraw from the state
Certificate of Existence or Certificate of Good Standing
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