Frequently Asked Questions

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A Certificate of Existence, also known as a Certificate of Status, a Certificate of Good Standing or a Certificate of Facts, are often needed in the course of day-to-day business. This document states that a corporation or LLC is authorized to do business in the state and that the business has satisfied state requirements. It shows the official evidence of an entity’s existence and provides a statement of an entity’s status, legal name, and legal formation. It bears the official seal of the Georgia Secretary of State.

Why do I need a Certificate of Existence?

There are times when your business needs a certificate of existence. For instance, a bank might request one if you are opening a bank account or applying for a loan. A credit firm may request one if you apply for a business credit card, or if you set up credit card processing for customer payments.

If you’re registering as a foreign LLC in another state, you will probably be asked for a certificate of existence.

A foreign entity is a business entity doing business in a state other than the one in which it’s registered. For example, if your business is registered in Georgia but you also do business in Alabama, you’ll need to register a foreign entity in Alabama.

What is a Labor Law Poster?

Labor law posters are the mandated state and federal employment law notices that employers with at least one employee or more are required to conspicuously post in an area frequented by all employees. Federal contractors and subcontractors are required to inform employees of their rights under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), the primary law governing relations between unions and employers in the private sector. See 29 CFR Part 471. The notice, prescribed in the Department of Labor’s regulations, informs employees of Federal contractors and subcontractors of their rights under the NLRA to organize and bargain collectively with their employers and to engage in other protected concerted activity. Additionally, the notice provides examples of illegal conduct by employers and unions, and it provides contact information to the National Labor Relations Board (www.nlrb.gov), the agency responsible for enforcing the NLRA.

Why do I need to post a Labor Law Poster?

Businesses with at least 1 employee are required by Federal Law 29 USC Sec. 666 (I) & 29 Sec. 2005 to post an up-to-date compliant Labor Law Poster in the workplace. Penalties and risks of non-compliance with posting regulations can lead to potential fines in excess of $7,000 per instance for failure to post federally required information, and could possibly even lead to lawsuits.

Who is required to post a Labor Law Poster?

Federal contractors and subcontractors with at least 1 employee must post the employee notice conspicuously in and around their plants and offices so that it is prominent and readily seen by employees. In particular, contractors and subcontractors must post the notice where other notices to employees about their jobs are posted. For more information, you may visit the Department of Labor at DOL.gov.

What is an EIN (aka Federal Tax ID Number)?

An EIN (Employer Identification Number) is a nine-digit number issued by the IRS used to identify businesses and certain other entities. An EIN number is also called a Federal Tax ID. It is commonly used for taxing and banking purposes and to register your business with the federal government. All businesses are required to have an EIN.

Why Do I Need an EIN?

An EIN is often required in order to:

Operation as a corporation, LLC, or partnership
Open a business bank account
Apply for business loans or lines of credit
File taxes
Hire employees
Establish a non-profit organization

Why do I need to register or renew my business?

Your business registration must be filed each year for your business entity to maintain an “active status” with the Department of State.
It updates or confirms your records with the Georgia Secretary of State (Corporations Division), displaying your business’ most current data on file.
It is required, whether or not you need to make changes.
It is not a financial statement.
If a business files late, a $25 late fee will be imposed on you by The State.
If you do not file within 60 days of being late, your business entity will be administratively dissolved or revoked. Businesses may acquire additional reinstatement fees.

Why do you need my information?

The information provided is used to complete processing with the state and/or the Internal Revenue Service. Without it, we can not proceed with your request(s). We do not use your information for any other purposes outside of our business purposes.

When should I expect my documents?

All orders are typically processed the following business day. A physical copy of your Certificate of Existence/Good Standing and EIN Tax ID may take up to 14 business days to arrive. Electronic deliveries may take up to 3 business days and will be sent to the email provided by the customer. If you ordered your EIN or Tax ID together with your Certificate of Existence/Good Standing, they will arrive together in the same package. Labor Law Posters ordered via USPS may arrive separately from other documents due to availability at the time of your purchase. Posters and signage orders are usually processed the next business day and may take up to 21 business days to arrive. It is possible that documents may arrive much sooner.

What if I need to make changes to my information?

When it comes to updating your information with the Internal Revenue Service, we currently do not provide this assistance. For more information on how to do this, we suggest you directly visit irs.gov. When it comes to your business information on ecorp.sos.ga.gov, we may be able to update or change your information, however this will require the payment of an additional processing fee. For inquiries on any other types of changes, please send an inquiry using the form below.

Are you affiliated with a government agency?

Dolvation Business Services is not a government agency and is not affiliated with the Internal Revenue Service or any other federal or state organization. Dolvation Business Services acts as a third-party application assisting company. We do not provide legal, financial or other professional advice. We are not a law or an accountancy firm nor are we affiliated with either.

Can I receive a refund?

The transactions that we process are based on services provided which cost Dolvation Business Services time and money to perform. Unfortunately, we cannot offer refunds on any purchase that has already been processed, OR after 24 hours has elapsed. If you make a purchase, send us a message expeditiously requesting to cancel, and if we have not had the chance to process the order (OR if it has been less than 24 hours from the submission of your order), then we may, on a case -by-case basis, decide to issue you a refund minus any merchant processing fees which may range up to $15, but this is completely at our discretion.

What if my document(s) arrive damaged?

Any item which arrives damaged or defective will gladly be exchanged within 7 days of purchase. We will email or ship a replacement free of charge, but only once. Any additional documents sent electronically and/or shipped may have processing and shipping costs attached.

What if I never received my order?

For orders that were to be sent electronically, please double check your spam folder. If not in your Inbox or spam folders, use the form below to contact us. We can assist in locating your document(s) and resend them to you if necessary.

For orders that were to be received via the postal service (USPS), we can research the status with our tracking information. If your documents are still unable to be located, we will gladly resend you your order free of charge, but only once. Any additional requests may require additional postage charges on your behalf.

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Dolvation Business Services is not a Government Agency and is not affiliated with the Internal Revenue Service or any other federal or state organizations. Dolvation Business Services acts as a third-party application assisting company. We do not provide legal, financial or other professional advice. We are not a law or an accountancy firm nor are we affiliated with either. Payments made to Dolvation Business Services may contain various processing fees which are paid voluntarily by the purchaser. Allow up to 21 business days to receive your requested documents. Review our policies and terms of service before completing your transaction.

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