Massachusetts § 26B - Corporation in good standing; certificate
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 26B — Corporation in good standing; certificate, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 26B. Corporation in good standing; certificate
Section 26B. A corporation which is required to file annual reports with the state secretary shall be deemed to be in good standing with the state secretary if such corporation has filed all annual reports required to be filed by it with the state secretary, has paid all fees due with respect to such reports, the charter of the corporation has not been revoked pursuant to section twenty-six A, and the secretary has not received notice of its dissolution pursuant to section eleven, eleven A or eleven B. Upon the request of any person and payment of such fee as may be prescribed by law, the state secretary shall issue a certificate stating, in substance, as to any corporation meeting the requirements of this section, that such corporation appears from the records in his office to be in good standing.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 26B
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 26B cover?
Section 26B ("Corporation in good standing; certificate") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. 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 Massachusetts § 26B?
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