Obtaining Good Standing Certificate
in Michigan

Most states want to see a certificate of good standing (or its equivalent) before allowing a company to do business in that state as a "foreign entity" (process called foreign qualification). Companies that intend to expand abroad might also need to obtain certificate of good standing, and then certify it for foreign use (either with Apostille or Embassy Certification).

Any company registered in Michigan can order Certificate of Good Standing from the Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth, provided it is indeed is in good standing. Processing time is typically one to two business days.

We can help you obtain Certificate of Good Standing for your company from Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth. In case your company turns out to be not in good standing, we will research the reasons and the remedies to bring it back to good standing, and will notify you of the results of our research.