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- An Arizona certificate of good standing verifies a legally registered business is up to date on filings and fees. You do not need this certificate to do business in Arizona. Use it to verify strong status to third parties like banks.
Obtaining the Certificate
- A limited partnership may obtain a certificate of good standing in Arizona. A sole proprietorship is not considered a separate entity, so there is no need to obtain this certificate.
- You can check your request status for a certificate on the A.C.C. eCorp website.
- The cost depends on the business entity, but ranges between $20 – $50. You can obtain this certificate at any time by using the A.C.C. website and paying $45, or by submitting a paper request for as little as $10.
Relevance and Usage
- Your LLC only needs a certificate if another party requests one. For instance, a bank might request one if you’re opening an account, applying for a loan, setting up credit card processing, or applying for a business credit card.
- Obtaining this certificate in Arizona is easy with an online ordering system. Click on the state to compare time frames and costs with other companies.
- While not always legally required in Arizona, you may need this certificate when: purchasing commercial insurance, conducting business outside Arizona, getting a business bank account, or if a bank/creditor requests it when applying for a business loan.
Miscellaneous
- Sole proprietorships and partnerships cannot obtain this certificate since they do not register with the state.
