Require a Certificate of Good Standing to open a business bank account, or show international third parties?
Confirmation of your company’s status from Companies House.
What is a Certificate of Good Standing:
A Certificate of Good Standing is a document issued by Companies House that confirms a company’s registration and ‘good standing’ in the UK. This Companies House certificate confirms that there are no discrepancies with the company’s filings, such as a missing confirmation statement or annual accounts.
The purpose of the Certificate of Good Standing is to demonstrate (to potential customers, partners and investors) that a company is fully operational, compliant and legitimate – in short, in good standing.
At Companies MadeSimple, we can help you obtain a Certificate of Good Standing in the UK, with numerous services (see below) for your specific needs. Impress customers and investors alike with certification that proves that your company is reliable and formidable.
Why you may need this service:
Companies House Certificate of Good Standing can be requested by third parties such as a bank, international companies or investors during their due diligence process. By having a certification it allows your company to protect its directors from any personal liability.
How it works:
Purchase your chosen package. Once issued by Companies House, receive your certificate as a scan via email, your original certificate will be posted to you via Special Delivery. We can also change the courier to one of your choice for an extra charge.
If you choose our Apostille Service:
After receiving your certificate we will arrange for your certificate to be certified by a solicitor. Then we will send it off to the Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office to be apostilled. We will then email you a scanned copy of the certificate before sending the original to you via Special Delivery.
What’s Included in Our Certificate of Good Standing UK Packages:
For a limited by shares company, the Companies House certificate will include the following information:
- Date of Incorporation
- List of Directors
- Registered Office Address
- States that the company is up to date with its filing requirements.