A certificate of good standing can be obtained from Companies House to verify that a limited company’s statutory filing obligations are up-to-date, and no action is being taken against the company to remove it from the register. It also confirms the continuous existence of the company, since its incorporation date.
If you wish to apply for a certificate of good standing, your private limited company must have a minimum of one director who is a natural person.
Please note: Due to changes to the Small Business Enterprise and Employment Act on 30th June 2016, you will no longer be able to order Certificates of Good Standing with information on shareholders, shareholdings or statement of capital information.