What is a certificate of good standing?
A certificate of good standing is a document that, once you
register a company,
certifies that a limited company has successfully filed annual paperwork with Companies House, complies with all statutory requirements and has no outstanding fees with Companies House from the day of its incorporation.
A limited company that maintains a clean track record can request a certificate of good standing from Companies House to prove it is in compliance with all statutory requirements.
Please note: Due to changes to the Small Business Enterprise and Employment Act on 30th June 2016, you will no longer be able to order certificates of good standing with information on
shareholders
, or shareholdings, or statement of capital information.
A Companies House certificate of good standing includes the following information:
What are the uses of a certificate of good standing?
A certificate of good standing is an important document that might be required in various scenarios. You may require a certificate of good standing to:
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Open a business bank account
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Set up an overseas branch of your UK limited company
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Attract potential investors and lenders
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Secure a bank loan.
How can I get a certificate of good standing?
At Mint Formations, we make it easy to get your certificate. All you need do is select “Order a Certificate of Good Standing Now” and fill in a quick 30-second form telling us your company name, address and number. After you make your payment, we'll deliver your certificate of good standing to wherever you are in the world through Royal Mail Special Delivery or internationally tracked and signed-for mail.
Please note that we will require appropriate forms of ID to comply with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and KYC requirements.
What’s Included?
Certificate of Good Standing procurement
A Certificate of Good Standing proves that your company has filed its annual paperwork with Companies House and has no outstanding fees. We’ll handle the application for you, ensuring you get your certificate.
Document preparation and submission
We'll prepare all required forms and paperwork and submit your request to Companies House on your behalf.
Quick online service
Once you’ve filled out our 30-second form, we’ll handle everything and deliver your certificate of good standing quickly — usually within a few days of application.
Delivered to you
We will send the certificate of good standing to your address, ready for use in various business scenarios.
Apostilled certificate of good standing
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Strongly Recommend
I am not based in UK and so not aware of any regulations. Catherine helped me understand about the yearly filing and helped me in a high professional manner. Since then, I formed other two companies with them and will strongly recommend them to you.
Sophia Wilson
