How does a corporation obtain a Letter of Good Standing from the Department?
You must submit a written request from a corporate officer or from an authorized representative (a Power of Attorney must be submitted if not an officer). Only original documents are accepted (no facsimiles). The request must be on the organization’s letterhead and contain the following: • Official name of the organization • Address of the organization • Federal Identification Number (FEIN) • Date of Incorporation in Indiana or date qualified to do business in Indiana • Corporate officer’s signature and title (must be an original signature) • Name and the FEIN of the reporting organization if the organization files as a member of a consolidated group • Other pertinent information, such as a deadline* • Mailing instructions – complete address of where the letter is to be mailed if different from the corporate address *Due to the significant amount of research required, the approval for a Letter of Good Standing may take 20 to 30 business days for issuance. Note: All tax returns must be
