A Connecticut certificate of good standing confirms that a limited liability company (LLC) or corporation was founded lawfully and is being properly maintained.
In our Certificate of Good Standing Connecticut guide, we will go over the qualifications for good standing as well as how to get one in Connecticut.
Request your certificate of good standing, often known as a proof of legal existence in Connecticut, from the Connecticut Secretary of State.
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.
What exactly is a good standing certificate? A certificate of good standing is a state document that confirms your company was created lawfully and has been properly maintained.
To run a company in Connecticut, you must adhere to federal, state, and municipal licensing requirements. Regulations such as health permits and construction permits are examples of this.
Every Connecticut LLC and company is required to submit an annual report. This report confirms the company’s fundamental facts, such as its primary office location and registered agent.
Every year, this is submitted electronically with the Secretary of State. The filing fee for an LLC is $80 and for a corporation is $150.
If your company stays in good standing with the state, you may apply to the Secretary of State for a Connecticut certificate of legal existence. This may be done through email, mail, fax, or in person.
While you don’t always require a certificate of legal existence to operate a company in Connecticut, 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