If you formed your LLC in Pennsylvania and need to provide proof of your LLC’s good standing, then you’ll need to obtain a “Subsistence Certificate” from the Pennsylvania Secretary of State.
The cost of a Letter of Good Standing from the Pennsylvania Secretary of State is $40.00.
Providing proof of good standing for an LLC may be required when:
Read this page to learn how to obtain proof of Good Standing for a Pennsylvania LLC.
A Subsistence Certificate is a document issued by the Pennsylvania Secretary of State that proves an LLC’s existence and good standing. In other states it can also be known as a Certificate of Good Standing. This document usually includes information about the LLC such as its name, date of formation, registered agent, and other basic details.
Step 1. Go to the Pennsylvania Department of State website.
Step 2. Click on “Business Services” and then select “LLC Subsistence Certificate.”
Step 3. Fill out the form with information about your LLC, such as its name, address, registered agent, etc.
Step 4. Pay the $40.00 fee by credit card or PayPal.
Step 5. The Pennsylvania Secretary of State will then process your request and mail you the Subsistence Certificate to the address that you provided.
Step 6. Once you receive the certificate, keep it in a safe place as proof of your LLC’s good standing with Pennsylvania.
There are several reasons why an LLC might not be in good standing with Pennsylvania. These include:
If any of these are the case, then you’ll need to take the necessary steps to rectify the situation before requesting a Subsistence Certificate from Pennsylvania.
If your Pennsylvania LLC has lost its good standing status, then you’ll need to take the following steps to restore it:
1. Make sure all necessary Pennsylvania business formation requirements are met. This includes having a registered agent and address on record with Pennsylvania, as well as filing any required documents.
2. Pay any fees that may be due to Pennsylvania.
3. File your Pennsylvania LLC’s annual report if it is past due.
4. Request a Certificate of Subsistence from Pennsylvania.
Once all these steps have been taken, your Pennsylvania LLC should be in good standing and you can provide proof with the certificate of subsistence issued by Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Secretary of State typically processes Subsistence Certificates within two weeks.
The Pennsylvania Secretary of State charges $40.00 for each request for a Pennsylvania Subsistence Certificate.
If your Pennsylvania LLC is not in good standing, you’ll need to take the necessary steps to rectify the situation before requesting a Subsistence Certificate from Pennsylvania.