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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Misleading Certificate of Status Solicitations

The California Secretary of State has issued warnings about misleading certificate of status solicitations. Directors and officers of corporations and managers and members of limited liability companies (LLCs) should be wary of such solicitations. As a public service, the text … 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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