Certificate of Good Standing Apostille for Spain and Portugal
A Certificate of Good Standing shows that a company is active and up to date with its state filings. Almost every overseas company transaction asks for a recent one.
What this document is
The certificate comes from the state where the company is registered and reflects its status on one date. Foreign offices therefore treat it as a time-sensitive record.
Where it is used
It is routinely requested to open a bank account in Spain, set up a Portuguese branch, sign a distribution agreement or take part in a public tender.
How to prepare it
- Order a recent certificate directly from the state.
- Check that the company name matches other documents.
- Tell us how old the certificate is allowed to be.
Check this first
Many reviewers will not accept a certificate older than 30 to 90 days. Order it last, and confirm whether a notarized copy is acceptable or a state-apostilled original is required.
How the apostille is obtained
- We review the document and check whether a notarized copy meets the request.
- A Maryland notary performs the notarization.
- The Circuit Court clerk certifies the notary where required, and the Maryland Secretary of State issues the apostille.
- We scan the apostilled document and email you a high-resolution PDF.
A common question
Is a Certificate of Good Standing the same as a Certificate of Status?
Largely yes. Maryland uses the term Certificate of Status, while other states say good standing or existence.