Obtaining Certificates
Certificate of Incorporation
How do I get a certificate of incorporation? On registering your company, you will receive your share certificates from Companies House or your company formation agent. Visit the CIPC website, and click on Download certificates. If you lose the certificate of incorporation for your limited company or Limited Liability Partnership (LLP), don’t worry too much. It’s quite easy to get a replacement. Check with your formation agent. The Articles of Incorporation are the legal document that creates a limited liability company within Ontario under the Business Corporations Act and are available as part of the public record.
Share Certificates
Requirements concerning Share Certificates The share certificate must be signed by two persons authorized by the board of directors, one of which is typically the company secretary. The signed certificate becomes the original certificate. To print a share certificate, go to the Shareholders tab and click on ‘Maintain share certificates. To order a certified copy from Companies House, simply call their contact centre to request this for just £15.00.
To get a share certificate via a broker, if you bought your shares through a brokerage firm, it will have an account with your name and the number of shares you purchased. To download share certificates from Companies House, select “My Companies,” and then click on the relevant company name. Scroll to the Shareholders area and select “Download.” You may need to type in the shareholder’s address.
Memorandum and Articles of Association
How do I get a copy of a memorandum and article? The memorandum and articles of association are public documents and may be viewed and downloaded via Companies House. Companies must also keep a copy at their registered office or SAIL address. You can purchase these documents from ACRA by logging on to www.bizfile.gov.sg.
The memorandum of association is a legal document prepared during the company’s formation to define its relationship with shareholders. The law requires all UK companies to have both a memorandum and articles of association, which are submitted to Companies House. These can be claimed using the ‘Incorporation’ documents section at Companies House.
Certificate of Good Standing in the USA
How do I get a certificate of good standing USA? The Nebraska Secretary of State offers an online search and filing center to look up a business and request a certificate of good standing. Online certificates are $6.50, while mailed copies cost $10. In California, the cost is $5 by mail or $15 in person. In Florida, normal processing up to 7 days plus mailing time, expedited service is available in person only.
A Certificate of Good Standing shows that a corporation or LLC exists and is duly formed under state laws, authorized to do business, and compliant with state requirements. It certifies that annual taxes have been paid to date. This document can be obtained in the state where your company is based.
| State | Online Price | Mail Price |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | $6.50 | $10 |
| California | $15 (in-person) | $5 |
| Florida | Varies | Varies |
This table provides a quick access to information on how to request a certificate of good standing from the relevant Secretary of State’s website or equivalent. A certificate of good standing is not essential to operate a business but may be requested for certain business dealings or transactions.