A Nebraska certificate of good standing confirms that a limited liability company (LLC) or corporation was founded lawfully and is being properly maintained.
We will explore the qualifications for good standing and how to get a certificate of good standing in Nebraska in our Certificate of Good Standing Nebraska guide.
You may get your Nebraska certificate of good standing from the 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 Nebraska, you must adhere to federal, state, and municipal licensing requirements. Regulations such as health permits and construction permits are examples of this.
Nebraska LLCs must file a biennial report, and Nebraska corporations must file an occupation tax report every two years. These reports summarize your company’s finances and verify basic information such as its principal office address and registered agent.
Every two years, the report is filed with the Secretary of State, either online or by mail. The filing fee for an LLC is $10, and the fee for a corporation starts at $26.
Once your company is in good standing with the state, you can apply to the Secretary of State for a Nebraska certificate of good standing. This is something that can be done online.
While you don’t always need a Certificate of Good Standing to run a business in Nebraska, there are a few times when you might. These are some examples:
Purchasing commercial insurance
Applying for commercial loans
Establishing a business checking account
Getting a business license in another state