Company services
Certificate of Good Standing
Show banks, investors and overseas registrars that your limited company has been run correctly.
£48.00
What is a certificate of good standing?
A certificate of good standing is proof that a business has been run correctly. It shows that your limited company has existed continuously since incorporation, has filed its annual paperwork with Companies House and has no outstanding fees. It can only be issued if no action is under way to remove the company from the register.
Do you need one?
The main reason is to do business abroad. If you plan to branch out to other countries, the local registrar may ask for the certificate to show your company is properly formed and legitimate.
You may also use it to show customers and clients that your company is run correctly. It is sometimes asked for when you apply for loans, sell your business or form a partnership, though other requirements usually apply too.
Common uses
- Open a business bank account
- Set up an overseas branch of your UK limited company
- Attract investors and lenders
- Secure a bank loan
What the certificate shows
Only basic information appears, so you may need further documents for any official action.
- Directors' names
- Registered office address
- Issued capital
- List of subscribers
- Date of incorporation
- Confirmation that the company is up to date with its filing requirements