Arkansas § 4-37-205 - Certificate of good standing for protected series.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 4-37-205 — Certificate of good standing for protected series., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4-37-205. Certificate of good standing for protected series.
On request of any person, the Secretary of State shall issue a certificate of good standing for a protected series of a series limited liability company or a certificate of registration for a foreign protected series if: in the case of a protected series: no statement of dissolution, termination, or relocation pertaining to the protected series has been filed; and the company has delivered to the Secretary of State for filing the most recent annual report required by § 26-54-105 and the report includes the name of the protected series, unless: when the company delivered the report for filing, the protected series designation pertaining to the protected series had not yet taken effect; or after the company delivered the report for filing, the company delivered to the Secretary of State for filing a statement of designation change changing the name of the protected series; or in the case of a foreign protected series, it is registered to do business in this state. A certificate issued under subsection (a) must state: in the case of a protected series: the name of the protected series of the series limited liability company and the name of the company; that the requirements of subsection (a) are met; the date the protected series designation pertaining to the protected series took effect; and if a statement of designation change pertaining to the protected series has been filed, the effective date and contents of the statement; in the case of a foreign protected series, that it is registered to do business in this state; that the fees, taxes, interest, and penalties owed to this state by the protected series or foreign protected series and collected through the Secretary of State have been paid, if: payment is reflected in the records of the Secretary of State; and nonpayment affects the existence of the protected series; and other facts reflected in the records of the Secretary of State pertaining to the protected series or foreign protected series which the person requesting the certificate reasonably requests. Subject to any qualification stated by the Secretary of State in a certificate issued under subsection (a), the certificate may be relied on as conclusive evidence of the facts stated in the certificate.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 4-37-205
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 4-37-205 cover?
Section 4-37-205 ("Certificate of good standing for protected series.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arkansas § 4-37-205?
A common citation format is "Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 4-37-205" (Arkansas). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Arkansas law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Arkansas official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Arkansas attorney.
How does Arkansas § 4-37-205 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Arkansas can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Arkansas.