Certificate of Good Standing
Prove your company’s integrity and buy a Certificate of Good Standing; we’ll take care of the entire process and get it on your behalf.
Prove your company’s integrity and buy a Certificate of Good Standing; we’ll take care of the entire process and get it on your behalf.
Companies planning on conducting business overseas may be asked to provide a Certificate of Good Standing to prove that the company has been set up legally and is being run properly.
We’ll take on the process of securing a Certificate of Good Standing for you, saving you time and hassle.
Why Would A Company Need a Certificate of Good Standing?
A Certificate of Good Standing is an official document used to prove that a limited company was set up legally and is being run properly and continuously since it was incorporated. Its also known as a ‘Certificate of Authorisation’ or a ‘Certificate of Existence’.
The certificate is obtained from Companies House and proves that no action is currently being taken against the company that would remove it from the Companies House register.
Not every company can receive a Certificate of Good Standing; there are requirements that the company must meet.
If you want to conduct business in another country you may need a Certificate of Good Standing to confirm to the local official registrar that your company was set up legally and conducts its affairs legally. The certificate confirms that your company operates correctly, that all relevant paperwork is filed, and that there are no outstanding HMRC fees.
A Certificate of Good Standing is required when opening a bank account or applying for a loan abroad.
You may also need to provide the certificate upon the selling of your business or if you wish to form a partnership.
Once Companies House has issued you with a Certificate of Good Standing it is valid for 3 months from the date shown on the document. If you should require another one after that period, you will need to apply again.
The following company information will be included on the Certificate of Good Standing:
You can also request that the following additional information is included on the certificate:
Yes, there are requirements that need to be met. A Certificate of Good Standing will not be issued by Companies House if any of the following apply:
For advice and assistance on ordering a Certificate of Good Standing please contact us at info@clevercompanyformations.co.uk
We offer a service that allows business owners the use of our prestigious address as if it were their own, and get official mail passed on to them hassle-free and confidentially without compromising their private residential address.
Our service allows you to receive your company’s correspondence at our central London location as if it were your own, giving the appearance of your business being based in the heart of the capital.
Use our address to keep your home address private. Companies House legally require all directors of UK companies and partners of LLPs to register a directors business address for the public record.
Simply press buy now and you will be able to purchase the service online, fuss free. Orders are normally completed within 2 working hours, a confirmation email and receipted invoice will be emailed during this period.
Buy OnlineIf you need a new company you can easily add the address service before you complete your purchase. Once you have completed your company incorporation online we will confirm your order by email.
If you already own a company you can simply import the company into our online company manager. All you need to do is select the address service you require and you will be asked to register a new account on our system.
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Companies House legally require all directors of UK companies and partners of LLPs to register an address for the public record. In addition, any legal documents from Companies House or HMRC are sent to them at the address provided.
For this reason, it is highly recommended that a director’s privacy address in London is purchased.
However, many directors choose to provide their residential address but they are not aware of the consequences of having it listed publicly and accessible by anyone.
As a result, not only is their personal safety at risk, but so are their mailboxes which may become flooded with spam.
We offer a director’s privacy address that serves to maintain your privacy.
No forms, no fuss, no signatures, no standing in lines. Simply purchase our service and we’ll guide you further; all you have to do is complete an online application form, and we’ll do the rest, including submitting your business registration to Companies House on your behalf.
Setting up a company with Clever Company Formations means you’ll be ready to trade just about immediately, as we usually get approvals within 3 business hours.
Depending on the package you select, we’ll either send you all official documentation in hard copy format to an address of your choice, or email it to you in PDF format. Documents included are Certificate of Incorporation, Memorandum and Articles of Association, and Share Certificates.
Make changes to your company for free with our Online Company Manager tool.
Clever Company Formations has partnered with some of the best banks to offer our clients cashback when opening a free bank account or business trading account when they start their business through us. And again, we do it all for you by sending your details and applications to the relevant institutions.
Within all our pricing structures, we’ve included the fees and any costs associated with the service so that once you make the payment, everything is included in our pricing. No nasty surprises; it’s all upfront and transparent.
Setting up a company is a big deal and often feels daunting. We know this, and we know you’ll have questions and perhaps need some help here and there. We are ready to serve you with free expert support. If our Knowledge Base and online resources don’t answer any of your questions, we are ready to take your call, before, during or after your company has been formed.
*subject to the time submitted during a working day, Companies house workload & UK public holidays
If you are not confident in completing your new company order online - call our friendly team
and we will complete your order by telephone.
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