UK certificate of good standing (Companies House)
United Kingdom · United Kingdom · Company certificate with summary statement (formerly 'statement of good standing')
£29.70 · standard: dispatched within 10 working days; express: same working day if ordered before 11am · order and pay online
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What the report shows
Signed Companies House certificate confirming the company's registration, optionally with a summary statement (good standing), registered office, directors, secretaries and objects.
Who needs it
company owners, foreign banks, foreign registries, notaries, tender authorities, lawyers
Why people order it
proving a UK company is active and compliant for overseas bank accounts, contracts, tenders, apostille
What we need from you
- ✍️Details you type in the form: company number
- ✅No original document and no post — everything happens online.
Issued by
Companies House
Questions and answers
How do I order UK certificate of good standing (Companies House) online?
Fill in company number in the form on this page, pay £29.70 by card, and the document is e-mailed to you within standard: dispatched within 10 working days; express: same working day if ordered before 11am.
How much does UK certificate of good standing (Companies House) cost?
£29.70, including the official fee of £22.00.
How long does UK certificate of good standing (Companies House) take?
standard: dispatched within 10 working days; express: same working day if ordered before 11am.
Who can order UK certificate of good standing (Companies House)?
Anyone.
Do I need to send the original document?
No. Everything is online — no original and no post.
Terms
Work starts as soon as you pay; once the document is delivered the order can no longer be cancelled.
Joy Work OS is a private service and not the issuing authority. You can also order this document directly from the authority at the official fee.