HOW TO GET A MONTANA SECRETARY OF STATE GOOD STANDING CERTIFICATE
PLEASE NOTE:
In Montana a Good Standing Certificate is called a
Certificate of Authorization.
This sometimes causes confusion when the requesting party, commonly the Secretary of State in another state besides Montana, requests a "Good Standing Certificate". In these cases a Montana Certificate of Authorization will fulfill the requirements for a Montana Good Standing Certificate.
What is a Montana Good Standing Certificate (Montana Certificate of Existence)?
In Montana a Good Standing Certificate is called a Certificate of Authorization.
This sometimes causes confusion when the requesting party, commonly the Secretary of State in another state besides Montana, requests a "Good Standing Certificate".
In these cases a Montana Certificate of Authorization will fulfill the requirements for a Montana Good Standing Certificate.
A Montana Good Standing Certificate is issued by the Montana Secretary of State and is often required for
loans, to renew business licenses, or for tax or other business purposes in the state of Montana or in any other state.
A Montana Certificate of Good Standing is evidence that your Montana business franchise - your Montana
Corporation, LLC or LP -
is in Existence, is authorized to transact business in the state of Montana, and complies with all state of Montana business requirements
and therefore is in "Good Standing" in the state of Montana.
Also known as a Montana Certificate of Existence, a Montana Certificate of Status or a Montana
Certificate of Authority, a Montana Good Standing Certificate is a one page document which looks like a letter and bears the seal of the state of
Montana Secretary of State.
A Montana Good Standing Certificate is provided by the Montana Secretary of State and is conclusive evidence of the existence of your Montana business
franchise.
In most cases a Montana Certificate of Good Standing can be valid up to a year depending on the requirements of the Good Standing Certificate requester.
To obtain a Montana Good Standing Certificate, your company must be registered as a legal entity with the Montana Secretary of State, i.e., your company is in existence in the state of Montana, and cannot be
in default of Montana corporate rules, or suspended by the state of Montana.
How much does it cost for a Montana Good Standing Certificate?
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Total cost for a Montana 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 Montana Good Standing Certificate will cost.
With our Montana 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 Montana?
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- The Montana company must be registered as a legal entity with the Montana Secretary of State as a Corporation, LLC or LP.
- The Montana company cannot be in default or suspended as defined by the laws of the state of Montana.
- The Montana company must have filed all reports required by the Montana Secretary of State or any other state of Montana agency.
What does a Montana Good Standing Certificate look like?
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A Montana Good Standing Certificate (Montana Certificate of Existence) is a one page document which looks like a letter and bears the seal and signature of the state of Montana Secretary of State.
A Montana Good Standing Certificate is proof positive that the MT Company named on the Certificate is legally eligible to do business in the state of Montana.
What does it say on a Montana 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 Montana Secretary of State, a
Montana Good Standing Certificate includes the following information:
I, SECRETARY OF STATE NAME, Secretary of State for the State of Montana, do hereby certify that:
COMPANY NAME
duly filed its Articles Of Incorporation for the domestic entity in this office on FORMATION DATE, and on that
date was authorized to transact business in this state for a term of Perpetual duration.
Payment is reflected in the records of the Secretary of State for all fees owed to the Secretary of State.
No articles of dissolution have been placed on record in this office by said corporation and the records indicate the corporation is in good standing under the laws of the State of Montana.
The Secretary of State cannot certify that tax and penalties owed to this state on record with the Department of Revenue are current. Please contact the Department of Revenue at (406) 444-6900 to obtain information on tax status.
Montana Certificate of Existence for Foreign Qualification in a state other than Montana
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A Corporation, LP or LLC that is registered in the state of Montana may require a Montana Good Standing Certificate to qualify as a
"Foreign Corporation" in a state other than Montana.
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 Montana is a "
Domestic Corporation" in California and a
"
Foreign Corporation" in the state of Montana.
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 Montana Good Standing Certificate is legal and official proof of Good Standing from the Montana Secretary of State.
All Business Documents provides full Foreign Qualification services in the state of Montana as well as any other state.
Click here for more information on
Foreign Qualification in Montana or any other state.
What happens if a Montana business is not in Good Standing?
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If your Corporation, LLC or LP falls out of Good Standing with the MT Secretary of State it is technically illegal for your company to do business in the state of Montana
or any other state.
This could lead to the piercing of the corporate veil and make the owners of the Montana 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 Montana 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 Montana Company may be more expensive that those for walking away from the business and
then creating an entirely new company.
Can I get a Montana Certificate of Good Standing for a Sole Proprietorship or DBA?
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Montana Good Standing Certificate is issued by the Montana Secretary of State for business entities that have registered
with the state of Montana.
A Sole Proprietorship or DBA is not normally registered with the Montana Secretary of State so a
Montana Certificate of Good Standing cannot be issued for them.
If you own a Montana business and have not registered as a Corporation, LLC, LP or other legal entity with the Montana Secretary of State,
then you are a Sole Proprietor by default.
Nothing needs to be filed with the Montana 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 Montana 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 Montana Business).
Are there other names for a Montana Certificate of Good Standing?
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In Montana a Good Standing Certificate is called a
Certificate of Authorization. A Montana Certificate of Authorization may be referred to by another name.
Other names for a Montana Certificate of Authorization
- Montana Certificate of Existence
- Montana Certificate of Authority
- Montana Certificate of Status
- Montana Certificate of Subsistence
- Montana Certificate of Qualification
- Montana Certificate of Compliance
- Montana Good Standing Certificate
- Montana Certificate of Standing
- Montana Certificate of Authorization
- Montana Certificate of Fact
- Montana Letter of Good Standing
- Montana Letter of Status
- Montana Certificate of Good Standing
Does a Montana Good Standing Certificate include a verification number?
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No. A Montana Good Standing Certificate does not include a unique verification number.
Does a Montana Good Standing Certificate include the Incorporation Date?
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Yes.
A Montana Good Standing Certificate includes the Date of Incorporation for a Montana Corporation
or the Date of Organization for a Montana LLC.
How long does it take to get a Montana Certificate of Good Standing?
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If you place your order for a Montana Good Standing Certificate before 1 PM Montana time we can get your Montana Good Standing Certificate as fast as 2-3 hours.
We will send you a scanned copy of your Montana Good Standing Certificate by email and put a paper copy of your Certificate in the mail as soon as we
get it from the MT Secretary of State.
PLEASE NOTE:
WE CANNOT GUARANTEE MONTANA SECRETARY OF STATE PROCESSING TIMES.
The Montana 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 Montana Secretary of State.
In our experience the time specified is the time it usually takes the Montana Secretary of State to process Good Standing Certificate orders.
We get your Montana Good Standing Certificate request to the MT Secretary of State ASAP.
Once it is at the state we have very little or no control over the Montana Good Standing Certificate process.
How long is a Montana Certificate of Good Standing valid?
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A valid expiration date is not written on a Montana Good Standing Certificate.
The validity of a Montana Certificate of Good Standing is usually determined by the intended recipient of the Good Standing Certificate.
Some institutions may request that a Montana Good Standing Certificate be less than a certain number of days old.
Generally the information included on a Montana 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 Montana Good Standing Certificate is being used.
Montana Tax Status Compliance Certificate
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If you need to verify that all outstanding tax liabilities for a Montana Corporation or Montana LLC have been paid then you need
a Montana Tax Status Compliance Certificate.
In Montana a Tax Status Compliance Certificate is called a .
A Montana is issued by the Montana Department of Revenue and is sometimes called
a Tax Clearance Certificate or an Entity Status Letter or a Certificate of Account Status.
Montana Attorney Good Standing Certificate
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If you need a Good Standing Certificate from the highest Court in the state of Montana for a Montana Attorney we can help.
How can I get a Montana Good Standing Certificate?
If you are ready to order a Montana 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.