Good Standing Certificates in California

California does not issue good-standing certificates under that name. For what is referred to in other states as a “good standing certificate,” the California Secretary of State will issue a CERTIFICATE OF STATUS certifying to the current status of an … Continue reading

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“Good Standing” Certificates

The California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) has recently announced that a report of the tax status of a business entity (limited liability company (LLC) or corporation) can be obtained online from the FTB for free.  The report is officially referred … Continue reading

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