Certificate of Good Standing · Official Proof of Your Company
Get a Certificate of Good Standing
Banks, overseas registries, payment providers and partners often want official proof that your company exists and is up to date with its filings. This is that document.
- Your filing position reviewed first
- Certificate ordered from Companies House
- Issued in your required format
- Delivered to you digitally
Sound Familiar?
Are You Facing These Problems?
A bank has asked for proof your company is in good standing
An overseas registry needs official company evidence
A payment provider wants it as part of onboarding
You are opening a subsidiary or branch abroad
A tender or supplier account requires it
You do not know what to order or how to get it
Why It Matters
What the Certificate Proves
It is official Companies House confirmation that your company exists on the register and is up to date with its filing obligations. It is frequently required in cross-border situations.
Official Confirmation
Issued by Companies House, not a document we produce ourselves.
For Banks & Providers
Commonly requested during account and onboarding checks.
For Overseas Use
Often required by foreign registries, and frequently alongside an apostille.
Position Checked First
Overdue filings can prevent a certificate being issued. We check before ordering.
Right Format Ordered
Requirements vary by recipient. We get the right version rather than guessing.
Handled For You
Ordered, tracked and delivered without you dealing with the process.
Who It's For
Who This Is For
The Package
What's Included — and What Isn't
No surprises at checkout. Here is exactly what our fee covers, and what is charged separately.
Included in our fee
- Review of your current filing position
- Guidance on which certificate version you need
- Ordering the certificate from Companies House
- Tracking the order to issue
- Digital delivery to you
- Guidance on whether an apostille is also required
- Support if the recipient asks for something different
- Advice on resolving anything blocking issue
Not included
- The Companies House fee for the certificate
- Apostille or legalisation, which is a separate service
- Courier or physical delivery, unless agreed separately
- Translation into another language
- Bringing overdue filings up to date, quoted separately
- Any guarantee that a third party will accept the document
What We Need From You
We review your position and order the certificate within one to two working days. Companies House issues certificates on their own timeline, and the version required affects how long it takes.
Why Kuick Formation
Why Use Ours
The Process
How It Works
Check Filing Position
Right Version Chosen
Ordered from Companies House
Certificate Delivered
Transparent Pricing
Transparent Pricing
U.K. Certificate of Good Standing
- Review of your current filing position
- Guidance on which certificate version you need
- Ordering the certificate from Companies House
- Tracking the order to issue
- Digital delivery to you
- Guidance on whether an apostille is also required
Avoid These
Common Mistakes We See
Ordering before checking the filings
Overdue filings can block a certificate. Better to find that out before an order, not after.
Not asking what the recipient wants
Requirements vary widely. Some want specific content, some want an apostille, some want both.
Forgetting the apostille until later
Overseas use usually requires legalisation too. Doing both together saves a second round.
Your Business Journey
Where This Fits
Most founders follow the same path. We can handle every step with one team.
What You May Need Next
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a certificate of good standing?
Official Companies House confirmation that your company exists on the register and is up to date with its filing obligations. Banks, overseas registries and payment providers commonly ask for it.
Can I get one if my filings are overdue?
Usually not. Overdue filings can prevent a certificate being issued, which is why we check your position before ordering rather than after.
Do I need an apostille as well?
For use overseas, very often yes. Many foreign registries and banks require the certificate to be legalised. We offer apostilled documents as a separate service and will flag it if it looks likely.
How long does it take?
We order within a working day or two of checking your position. Companies House then issues on their own timeline, which varies by the version requested.
Will the bank definitely accept it?
That is the recipient’s decision, and requirements differ between banks, registries and providers. Ask them exactly what they need before you order — it saves ordering the wrong thing.
Is it the same as a certificate of incorporation?
No. The incorporation certificate proves the company was formed. A certificate of good standing confirms it still exists and is current with its filings.
Get Your Certificate of Good Standing
Filing position checked, the right version ordered, and the certificate delivered to you.
£99 per certificate · Companies House fee separate · Companies House decides issue; acceptance is the recipient’s decision