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We translate UK Certificates of Good Standing -- issued by Companies House -- from English into Spanish, Italian, French or German. This document is often required by overseas banks, regulatory bodies and business partners to confirm that a UK company is active and in good standing.
Requirements vary between countries and receiving authorities. We recommend confirming exactly what is required with the specific authority before ordering.
A Certificate of Good Standing is issued by Companies House and confirms that a UK company is currently active, has not been dissolved or struck off, and is up to date with its filing obligations. It reflects the status of the company on the date the certificate is issued.
Because it confirms current status, this certificate is often requested by overseas institutions shortly before they need it -- it is advisable to order it as close to your submission date as possible.
A Certificate of Incorporation confirms a company's original registration, while a Certificate of Good Standing confirms its present status. Some overseas authorities, particularly in Spain and Italy, ask for both documents as part of their due diligence process.
We can translate both documents. See our Certificate of Incorporation page for more information.
Requirements vary between countries and between authorities within the same country. This page reflects what is often -- but not always -- required. Always confirm exact requirements with the specific authority or institution before ordering.
A Certificate of Good Standing is ordered from Companies House, not from us. It can be requested online through the Companies House website. Once you have obtained it, send it to us for translation.
The certificate reflects company status on the date it is issued. Some institutions require it to be recent -- typically issued within the past one to three months. Check currency requirements with the receiving authority before applying for the certificate.
An apostille may also be required on the original certificate in addition to a sworn translation. Our parent service, 1Apostille.org.uk, can arrange this if needed -- confirm requirements with the receiving authority first.
If you also need a translation of a Certificate of Incorporation, we can handle both documents in the same order.
Select the country your document will be used in for specific information about what is often required in that country.
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Do you also need an Apostille?
Some overseas authorities require an apostille on the original Certificate of Good Standing alongside a sworn translation. Requirements vary -- always check with the receiving authority. Our parent service can arrange apostilles alongside your translation.
A Certificate of Good Standing is an official document issued by Companies House confirming that a UK company is active, has not been dissolved or struck off, and is up to date with its filing obligations. It is often used to demonstrate to overseas authorities and institutions that the company is in good standing with the UK registrar.
A Certificate of Incorporation confirms that a company was legally formed and provides details of its original registration. A Certificate of Good Standing confirms the current status of the company -- that it is active and compliant at the time the certificate is issued. Some overseas authorities require both documents. We can translate both.
Certificates of Good Standing are issued by Companies House. They can be ordered online through the Companies House website. The certificate reflects the company's status on the date it is issued, so it is advisable to order it as close as possible to the date you need it.
Some overseas authorities require an apostille on the original certificate in addition to a sworn translation. Requirements vary by country and by the specific receiving body. We recommend confirming requirements with the relevant authority before ordering. Our parent service, 1Apostille.org.uk, can arrange an apostille if required.
£90 per page · English to Spanish, Italian, French or German · 1-2 day turnaround
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