Requesting a Certificate of Good Standing
If you are a business that reports your Massachusetts Corporation taxable income under another FEIN and do not have a logon, you can: Request a Certificate of Good Standing directly from the MassTaxConnect homepage. In the Business section, select the Request a certificate of good standing hyperlink.
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Understanding Business Standing
What does it mean to be not in good standing in Maryland? Business Not in Good Standing. A business that is not in “Good Standing” is a business that is not in compliance with one or more Maryland laws that apply to businesses and their responsibilities in this state.
Explanation and Importance of Good Standing
What Does a Certificate of Good Standing Tell You? The certificate of good standing confirms that the company has paid all taxes and fees to the state and is authorized to do business. Why You Might Need a Certificate of Good Standing. Certificates of good standing are often needed during typical business transactions such as obtaining licenses, loans, and insurance policies.
Steps to Maintain Good Standing
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Consequences of Losing Good Standing
If a business closes, conduct due diligence beyond locking the doors. Take proper steps to wrap up operations. Employees leaving can indicate company trouble – either inability to pay talent or uphold an attractive workplace. Market share losses also signal issues.
Importance of Compliance for Businesses
What does corporate good standing actually mean? Up to date filing status, license and permit acquisition, tax and fee payment, plus following other statutory operation rules equals compliance or “good standing.” Essentially it means satisfying all legal business entity obligations.
Proof of Good Standing and Compliance
What proves good standing? A certificate confirms state receipt of all required company reports and payments authorizing operations. It provides evidence the entity actively exists there. Examples needing documentation include licensing, lending, insurance and out-of-state qualification.
Proper Closure and Compliance
If eventually closing down don’t just lock the door. Wrap up properly by filing dissolution paperwork and paying final fees. This maintains advantages obtained over informal entities with no formation filings. Losing good standing means lots of headaches so staying compliant provides peace of mind to focus on business.