A certificate of good standing in Arizona validates that a limited liability company (LLC) or corporation was founded lawfully and has been properly maintained.
In our Certificate of Good Standing Arizona guide, we will go over the qualifications for good standing as well as how to get one in Arizona.
You may get your certificate of good standing from the Arizona Corporation Commission.
There are two major processes involved in obtaining your certificate of good standing:
1. Maintain your LLC’s compliance
2. Request a certificate of good standing.
To run a company in Arizona, you must adhere to federal, state, and municipal licensing requirements. Regulations such as health permits and construction permits are examples of this.
Every Arizona company is required to produce an annual report. This report validates the corporation’s fundamental information, such as its registered agent and major office address.
This report is required by the corporation’s filing anniversary date and is submitted online with the Arizona Corporation Commission. The filing cost is $45 per document.
Arizona LLCs are exempt from filing an annual report.
Once your company is in good standing with the state, you may apply for an Arizona certificate of good standing from the Arizona Corporation Commission. This may be accomplished online, via mail, or in person.
While you don’t always need a certificate of good standing to manage a company in Arizona, there are a few times when you may. These are some examples:
Purchasing commercial insurance
Applying for commercial loans
Establishing a business checking account
Getting a business license in another state