MICHIGAN GOOD STANDING CERTIFICATE
What is a Michigan Good Standing Certificate (Michigan Certificate of Existence)?
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A Michigan Good Standing Certificate is issued by the Michigan Secretary of State and is often required for
loans, to renew business licenses, or for tax or other business purposes in the state of Michigan or in any other state.
A Michigan Certificate of Good Standing is evidence that your Michigan business franchise - your Michigan
Corporation, LLC or LP -
is in Existence, is authorized to transact business in the state of Michigan, and complies with all state of Michigan business requirements
and therefore is in "Good Standing" in the state of Michigan.
Also known as a Michigan Certificate of Existence, a Michigan Certificate of Status or a Michigan
Certificate of Authority, a Michigan Good Standing Certificate is a one page document which looks like a letter and bears the seal of the state of
Michigan Secretary of State.
A Michigan Good Standing Certificate is provided by the Michigan Secretary of State and is conclusive evidence of the existence of your Michigan business
franchise.
In most cases a Michigan Certificate of Good Standing can be valid up to a year depending on the requirements of the Good Standing Certificate requester.
To obtain a Michigan Good Standing Certificate, your company must be registered as a legal entity with the Michigan Secretary of State, i.e., your company is in existence in the state of Michigan, and cannot be
in default of Michigan corporate rules, or suspended by the state of Michigan.
How much does it cost for a Michigan Good Standing Certificate?
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Total cost for a Michigan 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 Michigan Good Standing Certificate will cost.
With our Michigan 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 Michigan?
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- The Michigan company must be registered as a legal entity with the Michigan Secretary of State as a Corporation, LLC or LP.
- The Michigan company cannot be in default or suspended as defined by the laws of the state of Michigan.
- The Michigan company must have filed all reports required by the Michigan Secretary of State or any other state of Michigan agency.
What does a Michigan Good Standing Certificate look like?
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A Michigan Good Standing Certificate (Michigan Certificate of Existence) is a one page document which looks like a letter and bears the seal and signature of the state of Michigan Secretary of State.
A Michigan Good Standing Certificate is proof positive that the MI Company named on the Certificate is legally eligible to do business in the state of Michigan.
What does it say on a Michigan Good Standing Certificate?
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Along with the issuance date and signature of the Michigan Secretary of State, a
Michigan Good Standing Certificate includes the following information:
This is to Certify That
COMPANY NAME
was validly incorporated on FORMATION DATE as a Michigan profit corporation and said corporation is validly in existence under the laws of this
state.
This certificate is issued pursuant to the provisions of 1972 PA 284, as amended, to attest to the fact that the corporation is in good standing in
Michigan as of this date and is duly authorized to transact business and for
no other purpose.
This certificate is in due form, made by me as the proper officer, and is entitled
to have full faith and credit given it in every court and office within the United
States.
Michigan Certificate of Existence for Foreign Qualification in a state other than Michigan
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A Corporation, LP or LLC that is registered in the state of Michigan may require a Michigan Good Standing Certificate to qualify as a
"Foreign Corporation" in a state other than Michigan.
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 Michigan is a "
Domestic Corporation" in California and a
"
Foreign Corporation" in the state of Michigan.
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.
A Michigan Good Standing Certificate is legal and official proof of Good Standing from the Michigan Secretary of State.
All Business Documents provides full Foreign Qualification services in the state of Michigan as well as any other state.
Click here for more information on
Foreign Qualification in Michigan or any other state.
What happens if a Michigan business is not in Good Standing?
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If your Corporation, LLC or LP falls out of Good Standing with the MI Secretary of State it is technically illegal for your company to do business in the state of Michigan
or any other state.
This could lead to the piercing of the corporate veil and make the owners of the Michigan 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 a Michigan Company depends on the exactly why the Corporation, LLC or LP is not in Good Standing.
In some cases the fees for reinstatement of a Michigan Company may be more expensive that those for walking away from the business and
then creating an entirely new company.
Can I get a Michigan Certificate of Good Standing for a Sole Proprietorship or DBA?
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Michigan Good Standing Certificate is issued by the Michigan Secretary of State for business entities that have registered
with the state of Michigan.
A Sole Proprietorship or DBA is not normally registered with the Michigan Secretary of State so a
Michigan Certificate of Good Standing cannot be issued for them.
If you own a Michigan business and have not registered as a Corporation, LLC, LP or other legal entity with the Michigan Secretary of State,
then you are a Sole Proprietor by default.
Nothing needs to be filed with the Michigan Secretary of State 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 Michigan 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 Michigan Business).
Are there other names for a Michigan Certificate of Good Standing?
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A Michigan Good Standing Certificate may be referred to by another name.
Other names for a Michigan Good Standing Certificate
- Michigan Certificate of Existence
- Michigan Certificate of Authority
- Michigan Certificate of Status
- Michigan Certificate of Subsistence
- Michigan Certificate of Qualification
- Michigan Certificate of Compliance
- Michigan Certificate of Standing
- Michigan Certificate of Authorization
- Michigan Certificate of Fact
- Michigan Letter of Good Standing
- Michigan Letter of Status
Does a Michigan Good Standing Certificate include a verification number?
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No. A Michigan Good Standing Certificate does not include a unique verification number.
Does a Michigan Good Standing Certificate include the Incorporation Date?
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Yes.
A Michigan Good Standing Certificate includes the Date of Incorporation for a Michigan Corporation
or the Date of Organization for a Michigan LLC.
How long does it take to get a Michigan Certificate of Good Standing?
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If you place your order for a Michigan Good Standing Certificate before 1 PM Michigan time we can get your Michigan Good Standing Certificate as fast as 2-3 hours.
We will send you a scanned copy of your Michigan Good Standing Certificate by email and put a paper copy of your Certificate in the mail as soon as we
get it from the MI Secretary of State.
PLEASE NOTE: WE CANNOT GUARANTEE MICHIGAN SECRETARY OF STATE PROCESSING TIMES.
The Michigan Secretary of State 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 Michigan Secretary of State.
In our experience the time specified is the time it usually takes the Michigan Secretary of State to process Good Standing Certificate orders.
We get your Michigan Good Standing Certificate request to the MI Secretary of State ASAP.
Once it is at the state we have very little or no control over the Michigan Good Standing Certificate process.
How long is a Michigan Certificate of Good Standing valid?
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A valid expiration date is not written on a Michigan Good Standing Certificate.
The validity of a Michigan Certificate of Good Standing is usually determined by the intended recipient of the Good Standing Certificate.
Some institutions may request that a Michigan Good Standing Certificate be less than a certain number of days old.
Generally the information included on a Michigan 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 Michigan Good Standing Certificate is being used.
Michigan Tax Status Compliance Certificate
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If you need to verify that all outstanding tax liabilities for a Michigan Corporation or Michigan LLC have been paid then you need
a Michigan Tax Status Compliance Certificate.
In Michigan a Tax Status Compliance Certificate is called a Tax Clearance Certificate.
A Michigan Tax Clearance Certificate is issued by the Michigan Department of Treasury and is sometimes called
an Entity Status Letter or a Certificate of Account Status.
Michigan Attorney Good Standing Certificate
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If you need a Good Standing Certificate from the highest Court in the state of Michigan for a Michigan Attorney we can help.
How can I get a Michigan Good Standing Certificate?
If you are ready to order a Michigan 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.
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*next and same service for filings received before 1 PM Michigan time (excludes weekends and holidays). Priority price includes scanned and emailed copy of Michigan Good Standing Certificate and USPS First Class delivery.