Certificate of Good Standing Explained

A Certificate of Good Standing verifies that your company meets all necessary filing requirements, remains up-to-date with fees, and complies with regulations set by governing agencies like Companies House. This official document is often requested by banks when opening accounts or by foreign authorities when registering a business abroad.

For companies limited by shares, the certificate typically includes:

  • Incorporation date
  • Details of directors
  • Registered office address
  • Confirmation of up-to-date filing compliance

Why a Certificate of Good Standing is Essential

This certificate is crucial for businesses involved in international ventures or seeking financial credibility. Third parties often request it as part of their due diligence process to confirm your company’s legitimacy. Maintaining good standing protects directors from personal liabilities linked to company actions, ensuring smooth business operations.

Ensure your company's compliance and elevate its credibility by obtaining a Certificate of Good Standing today.

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How does this service work at Trademark Savior?

  • Schedule a free consultation with one of our legal attorneys to discuss your business details and requirements.
  • Once confirmed, we will order your Certificate of Good Standing from Companies House. This process typically takes 9–10 working days.
  • After receiving the Certificate, we will send you a digital copy via email and dispatch the original document to your address.

Pricing for Our Good Standing Certificate

The cost of obtaining a Certificate of Good Standing depends on various factors such as jurisdiction, entity type, and urgency. For UK-based businesses, here is our pricing structure:

Certificate of Good Standing

Includes confirmation of your company’s compliance status from Companies House. Normal processing time is approximately 9–10 working days.

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£129.00One time

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Need Apostilled Documents as Well?

Our bundled service is the ideal, cost-effective solution for those requiring both apostilled documents and a Certificate of Good Standing.

Apostilled Documents & Certificate of Good Standing Bundle

Includes both services in a single package. Processing time is approximately 21–26 working days, after which the documents will be mailed to you.

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£399.00One time

BUNDLE SERVICE

Frequently Asked Questions!

A Certificate of Good Standing is an official document that confirms a company has met all of its filing obligations with Companies House, the UK registrar of companies, such as the confirmation statement and 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.
The Certificate of Good Standing is ordered at Companies House and then delivered to us. We will email you a scanned copy of the certificate before sending the original to you. Should you require the certificate (apostilled or not) to be sent to you by courier service, we can also arrange this for an extra charge.
This helps when you open a bank account or try to obtain finance. By keeping your company in good standing you protect the directors from any personal liability for actions of the company.
By purchasing a Certificate of Good Standing. The certificate will show that your business is in good standing in according with Companies House.
We advise that you check with the organisation that you’re dealing with as to whether they require the certificate to be apostilled. Under the 1961 Hague Convention, documents which have been certified by a solicitor and then certified with a conformant apostille are accepted for legal and international use in all the nations that have signed the Hague Convention.
There are currently 80 nations who recognise an apostille certificate. You can find a list of these nations here. Unfortunately we are unable to advise whether an apostille certificate will be accepted in countries that are not members.

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