Your LLC annual certificate is due soon. File it today.
Flat-rate annual certificate filing in all 50 states. Most LLCs lose good standing because the deadline slips. We file before it does — $75 flat, no hidden fees.
No subscription traps. No per-state surcharges. Pay once per filing — that's it.
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LLC Formation ALL 50 STATES
Form a new LLC in any US state. We file your Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State, including name availability check.
$199
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Operating Agreements NEW
Custom operating agreement for your LLC. Defines ownership, management structure, profit distribution, and dissolution terms.
$149
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Annual Certificate Filing
Keep your LLC in good standing with on-time annual certificate filings. We track your deadline and file before it hits.
$75
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DBA & Trade Names
Register, amend, or withdraw trade name reports. DBA certificates ready when you need them.
$50
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Registered Agent
Change, appoint, or resign your registered agent and office. Clean transitions, no gaps in coverage.
Included
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Articles of Amendment
Update your articles of organization for any changes in membership, management, or company structure.
$100
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Good Standing Certificate
Need proof your LLC is compliant? We obtain your Certificate of Good Standing, fast.
$40
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Restated Articles & Dissolution
Past due? We file restated articles. Closing down? We handle dissolution paperwork properly.
Contact us
Three steps. Done.
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Tell us what you need
Select your state, pick your filing type, and enter your LLC details. Takes under 5 minutes.
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We prepare and file
Our team prepares the documents and files with the Secretary of State on your behalf.
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Stay in good standing
Get your filed documents and certificates. We remind you before the next deadline — so you never miss one.
Why StandingShield wins on price
Competitors charge $99–$299/year for registered agents alone, then charge extra for every filing. We don't.
StandingShield
LegalZoom
ZenBusiness
Northwest
Harbor
Annual Certificate / Report Filing
$75 flat
$99 + state fees
$199/yr (auto-renews)
✗ Not offered
$199/state + fees
DBA Registration
$50 flat
$199+
$199+
$50+
$149+
Articles of Amendment
$100 flat
$149+
$149+
$100+
$149+
Good Standing Certificate
$40 flat
$99+
$99+
$50+
$99+
LLC Formation
$199 flat
$0–$299 + RA fees
$0–$399 + RA fees
$39 + RA $125/yr
$99–$399 + RA
Auto-renewal traps
✓ None
✗ Attorney plan auto-bills
✗ $199/yr compliance
✓ None
✓ None
All 50 states
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Transparent flat-rate pricing
✓ Yes
✗ No
✗ No
Partial
✗ No
* Competitor prices based on publicly available information as of early 2026. State filing fees are separate and charged by the state — same for everyone. * ZenBusiness Worry-Free Compliance renews automatically at $199/year after the first year. LegalZoom attorney plan auto-charges $49/month after trial.
Everything you need to know about LLC compliance and annual certificate filings.
An annual certificate (sometimes called an annual report or annual renewal) is a filing required by most states to keep your LLC active and in good standing. It typically confirms your LLC's current address, registered agent, and member information. Missing the deadline can result in late fees, loss of good standing status, or even administrative dissolution — meaning the state can shut your LLC down. StandingShield tracks your deadline and files before it's due, so you never have to worry about it.
An LLC in "good standing" is current on all required state filings and fees. Banks require it to open business accounts. Lenders require it for loans. Investors verify it before funding. Clients sometimes request it before signing contracts. A Good Standing Certificate is official state-issued proof that your LLC is current — we can obtain one for $40.
Our service fee is $75 flat per annual certificate filing — no surprise add-ons, no subscription, no auto-renewal. Note that states also charge their own filing fees (these vary by state and go directly to the state, not to us). We'll tell you exactly what the state fee is before you pay anything. Compare that to LegalZoom at $99+ or Harbor Compliance at $199+ per state.
A DBA (Doing Business As) — also called a trade name or fictitious business name — lets your LLC operate under a different name without changing your official LLC name. It's common when you want a customer-facing brand name that differs from your legal entity name. An Articles of Amendment is what you file to officially change your LLC's legal name in the state's records. DBA registration costs $50 with StandingShield; Articles of Amendment costs $100.
Yes — all 50 US states. Every state has different deadlines, forms, and procedures. StandingShield handles the state-by-state complexity so you don't have to. Whether you're in Delaware, Wyoming, California, or anywhere else, we file with the correct state agency using the correct forms.
State processing times vary. Most routine annual certificate filings are processed within 3–10 business days. Some states offer expedited processing for an additional state fee. We'll give you a realistic timeline for your specific state when you submit. You can track your filing status at any time at standingshield.polsia.app/status.html.
Possibly, yes. If your LLC was administratively dissolved due to missed filings, many states allow reinstatement through Restated Articles or a Reinstatement filing. The process and fees depend on how long it's been and which state you're in. Start a filing request and select "Restated Articles" — our team will review your situation and tell you what's possible.
Your LLC deserves better than a missed deadline.
Every year, thousands of LLCs lose their good standing because a filing slipped through the cracks. StandingShield exists to make sure yours never does.
