Official confirmation of your company’s compliant status from Companies House.
A Certificate of Good Standing is an official document issued by Companies House that confirms your company is properly registered and compliant with UK statutory requirements. The certificate verifies that there are no outstanding issues with your company filings, such as overdue confirmation statements or annual accounts.
This certificate is commonly used to demonstrate to customers, partners, banks, and investors that your company is active, compliant, and legally recognised in the UK—in other words, that it is in good standing.
At My Company Registration, we assist you in obtaining a Companies House Certificate of Good Standing quickly and efficiently. With optional additional services available, you can present clear proof that your business is trustworthy, compliant, and professionally managed.
A Certificate of Good Standing is often requested by third parties during due diligence checks, including:
Banks and financial institutions
Overseas companies
Investors and business partners
Holding this certification helps confirm your company’s legal status and compliance, while also providing reassurance that directors are operating within statutory requirements, reducing the risk of personal liability.
Select and purchase your preferred package
Once issued by Companies House, you will receive a scanned copy of the certificate by email
The original certificate will be sent to you via Special Delivery
Alternative courier options are available on request for an additional charge
If you require international use of your Certificate of Good Standing, we can arrange apostille certification:
Your certificate is first certified by a solicitor
It is then submitted to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) for apostille
A scanned copy is emailed to you
The original apostilled certificate is delivered via Special Delivery
For companies limited by shares, the Companies House Certificate of Good Standing typically includes:
Date of incorporation
List of current directors
Registered office address
Confirmation that the company is up to date with all filing requirements
Here are three professional ways to rewrite the Certificate of Good Standing (Normal Service) for your platform, MCR:
MCR Certificate of Good Standing (Standard Service)
Prove your business’s continuous, compliant operation on the public ledger. This official document, issued directly by Companies House, serves as formal government confirmation that your company has been continuously active, is up to date with all mandatory filings, and is not currently facing liquidation or strike-off action.
Official Registrar Validation: Sourced straight from Companies House, verifying your clean regulatory history, active directors, and accurate structural records.
Essential for Corporate Milestones: Commonly required by traditional banks, lending institutions, corporate landlords, and foreign registries when opening accounts, securing credit, or expanding operations.
Reliable Standard Processing: Your application is managed and submitted through our secure gateway, with the official physical certificate delivered straight to you within the standard 14–16 working days.
VAT: £20.00
Accelerate your corporate verification when time is of the essence. This fast-track service bypasses standard registry queues to secure your official status document directly from Companies House on an urgent timeline, confirming your company is active, compliant, and free from liquidation proceedings.
Priority Registrar Processing: Your application is fast-tracked through our direct gateway to Companies House, triggering immediate document generation ahead of standard orders.
Rapid 24-Hour Dispatch: Companies House guarantees the printing and posting of your original, official physical certificate to our office within 24 working hours (excluding weekends and Bank Holidays).
Critical Deadline Protection: Engineered specifically for business owners facing urgent banking compliance checks, imminent contract signings, or strict investment closing dates.
VAT: £30.00
Expand your business overseas with flawless legal compliance. This comprehensive service secures an official Certificate of Good Standing from Companies House and has it formally legalised for international use, ensuring your UK company is recognized as active and compliant across the globe.
Global Legal Validity: Your certificate is officially legalised by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) with an authentic Apostille stamp, making it legally valid and accepted in over 80 countries under the Hague Convention.
Complete Status Verification: The document provides absolute proof to overseas registries, courts, and banks that your UK business is fully active, up to date with its filings, and not facing insolvency.
Standard Reliable Timeline: The end-to-end verification, solicitor audit, and government legalisation process is securely managed within 21–26 working days.
VAT: £40.00
A Certificate of Good Standing is an official document issued by Companies House that confirms a company has fully complied with its statutory filing obligations. This includes submitting its Confirmation Statement and Annual Accounts on time. The certificate serves as proof that the company is active, compliant, and legally registered, giving assurance to customers, partners, and investors that the business is legitimate and properly maintained.
For a company limited by shares, the Certificate of Good Standing typically includes:
Date of incorporation
Details of current directors
Registered office address
Confirmation that all required filings with Companies House are up to date
A company is considered to be in good standing when it has met all Companies House requirements. This includes filing annual accounts and confirmation statements, making any required payments, and having valid director and shareholder appointments in place. In simple terms, it means the company is compliant and in good terms with Companies House.
Maintaining good standing is often essential when opening a business bank account, applying for finance, or working with investors and partners. It also helps protect directors from potential personal liability arising from company non-compliance.
The most effective way to demonstrate your company’s good standing is by obtaining a Certificate of Good Standing. This document provides formal confirmation that your business meets all Companies House requirements.
Yes. We can send your Certificate of Good Standing directly to a bank, individual, or business on your behalf. Simply reply to your purchase confirmation email with the recipient’s details, and we will arrange delivery and confirm once it has been completed.