HOW TO GET AN ALASKA SECRETARY OF STATE GOOD STANDING CERTIFICATE
PLEASE NOTE:
In Alaska a Good Standing Certificate is called a
Certificate of Compliance.
This sometimes causes confusion when the requesting party, commonly the Secretary of State in another state besides Alaska, requests a "Good Standing Certificate". In these cases an Alaska Certificate of Compliance will fulfill the requirements for an Alaska Good Standing Certificate.
What is an Alaska Good Standing Certificate (Alaska Certificate of Existence)?
In Alaska a Good Standing Certificate is called a
Certificate of Compliance.
This sometimes causes confusion when the requesting party, commonly the Secretary of State in another state besides Alaska, requests a "Good Standing Certificate".
In these cases an Alaska Certificate of Compliance will fulfill the requirements for an Alaska Good Standing Certificate.
An Alaska Good Standing Certificate is issued by the Alaska Division of Corporations and is often required for
loans, to renew business licenses, or for tax or other business purposes in the state of Alaska or in any other state.
- PRIORITY - (2-3 hours) - $74
- REGULAR - (next business day) - $48
An Alaska Certificate of Good Standing is evidence that your Alaska business franchise - your Alaska
Corporation, LLC or LP -
is in Existence, is authorized to transact business in the state of Alaska, and complies with all state of Alaska business requirements
and therefore is in "Good Standing" in the state of Alaska.
Also known as an Alaska Certificate of Existence, an Alaska Certificate of Status or an Alaska
Certificate of Authority, an Alaska Good Standing Certificate is a one page document which looks like a letter and bears the seal of the state of
Alaska Division of Corporations.
An Alaska Good Standing Certificate is provided by the Alaska Division of Corporations and is conclusive evidence of the existence of your Alaska business
franchise.
In most cases an Alaska Certificate of Good Standing can be valid up to a year depending on the requirements of the Good Standing Certificate requester.
To obtain an Alaska Good Standing Certificate, your company must be registered as a legal entity with the Alaska Division of Corporations, i.e., your company is in existence in the state of Alaska, and cannot be
in default of Alaska corporate rules, or suspended by the state of Alaska.
How much does it cost for an Alaska Good Standing Certificate?
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Total cost for an Alaska Good Standing Certificate depends on the type of company - Corporation, LLC, LLP, LP - and how fast you need the Certificate.
Choose your options in the Good Standing Certificate Cost Calculator below to determine exactly how much your Alaska Good Standing Certificate will cost.
With our Alaska Good Standing Certificate services there are no hidden charges, surprise fees or any sign-ups required to get your Certificate.
What are the Requirements to be in Good Standing in the state of Alaska?
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- The Alaska company must be registered as a legal entity with the Alaska Division of Corporations as a Corporation, LLC or LP.
- The Alaska company cannot be in default or suspended as defined by the laws of the state of Alaska.
- The Alaska company must have filed all reports required by the Alaska Division of Corporations or any other state of Alaska agency.
What does an Alaska Good Standing Certificate look like?
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An Alaska Good Standing Certificate (Alaska Certificate of Existence) is a one page document which looks like a letter and bears the seal and signature of the state of Alaska Division of Corporations.
An Alaska Good Standing Certificate is proof positive that the AK Company named on the Certificate is legally eligible to do business in the state of Alaska.
What does it say on an Alaska Good Standing Certificate?
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Some states verify that all taxes have been paid and all required reports have been filed.
Other states include bare minimum language that confirms only that a company is in existence and has not been dissolved.
Along with the issuance date and signature of the Alaska Division of Corporations, an
Alaska Good Standing Certificate includes the following information:
The undersigned, as Commissioner of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development of the State of Alaska, and custodian of corporation records for said state, hereby issues a Certificate of Compliance for:
COMPANY NAME
This entity was formed on FORMATION DATE and is in good standing.
This entity has filed all biennial reports and fees due at this time.
No information is available in this office on the financial condition, business activity or practices of this corporation.
Alaska Certificate of Existence for Foreign Qualification in a state other than Alaska
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A Corporation, LP or LLC that is registered in the state of Alaska may require an Alaska Good Standing Certificate to qualify as a
"Foreign Corporation" in a state other than Alaska.
A Foreign Corporation is a Corporation that is registered with a state agency, usually the Secretary of State, in one state and has the Authority to do business in another state.
For example, a Corporation registered in the state of California that plans to do business in the state of Alaska is a "
Domestic Corporation" in California and a
"
Foreign Corporation" in the state of Alaska.
All states require you to register as a Foreign Corporation with a state agency, usually the Secretary of State,
in order to do business in their state.
In order to register as a Foreign Corporation in any state you must provide evidence that you are registered and are in
Good Standing in another state as a Domestic Corporation or LLC.
This evidence is a Certificate of Good Standing from the state in which your Corporation or LLC was originally formed.
An Alaska Good Standing Certificate is legal and official proof of Good Standing from the Alaska Division of Corporations.
All Business Documents provides full Foreign Qualification services in the state of Alaska as well as any other state.
Click here for more information on
Foreign Qualification in Alaska or any other state.
What happens if an Alaska business is not in Good Standing?
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If your Corporation, LLC or LP falls out of Good Standing with the AK Division of Corporations it is technically illegal for your company to do business in the state of Alaska
or any other state.
This could lead to the piercing of the corporate veil and make the owners of the Alaska business liable for penalties and law suits.
In order to get back into Good Standing you will have to pay a Reinstatement Fee.
The cost to Reinstate an Alaska Company depends on the exactly why the Corporation, LLC or LP is not in Good Standing.
In some cases the fees for reinstatement of an Alaska Company may be more expensive that those for walking away from the business and
then creating an entirely new company.
Can I get an Alaska Certificate of Good Standing for an Sole Proprietorship or DBA?
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Alaska Good Standing Certificate is issued by the Alaska Division of Corporations for business entities that have registered
with the state of Alaska.
A Sole Proprietorship or DBA is not normally registered with the Alaska Division of Corporations so an
Alaska Certificate of Good Standing cannot be issued for them.
If you own an Alaska business and have not registered as a Corporation, LLC, LP or other legal entity with the Alaska Division of Corporations,
then you are a Sole Proprietor by default.
Nothing needs to be filed with the Alaska Division of Corporations to create a Sole Proprietorship.
If you plan to use a name different from your first and last name then you would register in the Alaska county in which you do business
with your first and last name "Doing Business As" (DBA) the name of your business (for example: Sue Smith, DBA Sue's Alaska Business).
Are there other names for an Alaska Certificate of Good Standing?
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In Alaska a Good Standing Certificate is called a
Certificate of Compliance. An Alaska Certificate of Compliance may be referred to by another name.
Other names for an Alaska Certificate of Compliance
- Alaska Certificate of Existence
- Alaska Certificate of Authority
- Alaska Certificate of Status
- Alaska Certificate of Subsistence
- Alaska Certificate of Qualification
- Alaska Good Standing Certificate
- Alaska Certificate of Standing
- Alaska Certificate of Authorization
- Alaska Certificate of Fact
- Alaska Letter of Good Standing
- Alaska Letter of Status
- Alaska Certificate of Good Standing
Does an Alaska Good Standing Certificate include a verification number?
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No. An Alaska Good Standing Certificate does not include a unique verification number.
Does an Alaska Good Standing Certificate include the Incorporation Date?
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Yes.
An Alaska Good Standing Certificate includes the Date of Incorporation for an Alaska Corporation
or the Date of Organization for an Alaska LLC.
How long does it take to get an Alaska Certificate of Good Standing?
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If you place your order for an Alaska Good Standing Certificate before 1 PM Alaska time we can get your Alaska Good Standing Certificate as fast as 2-3 hours.
We will send you a scanned copy of your Alaska Good Standing Certificate by email and put a paper copy of your Certificate in the mail as soon as we
get it from the AK Division of Corporations.
PLEASE NOTE:
WE CANNOT GUARANTEE ALASKA DIVISION OF CORPORATIONS PROCESSING TIMES.
The Alaska Division of Corporations reserves the right to extend expedite periods in time of extreme volume, staff shortage or equipment
malfunction.
We are dependent on, and have no control over, the staff and systems of the Alaska Division of Corporations.
In our experience the time specified is the time it usually takes the Alaska Division of Corporations to process Good Standing Certificate orders.
We get your Alaska Good Standing Certificate request to the AK Division of Corporations ASAP.
Once it is at the state we have very little or no control over the Alaska Good Standing Certificate process.
How long is an Alaska Certificate of Good Standing valid?
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A valid expiration date is not written on an Alaska Good Standing Certificate.
The validity of an Alaska Certificate of Good Standing is usually determined by the intended recipient of the Good Standing Certificate.
Some institutions may request that an Alaska Good Standing Certificate be less than a certain number of days old.
Generally the information included on an Alaska Certificate of Good Standing is implied to be valid for 60-90 days but it really
depends on the nature of the business for which the Alaska Good Standing Certificate is being used.
Alaska Tax Status Compliance Certificate
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If you need to verify that all outstanding tax liabilities for a Alaska Corporation or Alaska LLC have been paid then you need
an Alaska Tax Status Compliance Certificate.
In Alaska a Tax Status Compliance Certificate is called a Tax Clearance Certificate.
An Alaska Tax Clearance Certificate is issued by the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development and is sometimes called
an Entity Status Letter or a Certificate of Account Status.
Alaska Attorney Good Standing Certificate
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If you need a Good Standing Certificate from the highest Court in the state of Alaska for an Alaska Attorney we can help.
How can I get an Alaska Good Standing Certificate?
If you are ready to order an Alaska Good Standing Certificate now, simply fill in the
Good Standing Certificate Order Form below and press the Place Order button. If you have any questions
you can call us at 855-771-2477 or email us at
CorpServices@AllBizDocs.com.