In this guide
  1. What the extract actually says
  2. The court oath behind the paper
  3. Sheet count, rate and the wait
  4. Tenders, banks and branch files
  5. The short shelf life of this paper

What the extract actually says

A certificate of good standing shows that your firm exists, has filed what it owes, and is not being wound up. In Italy the chamber of commerce prints that extract. Abroad, nobody can read it. A certified translation of a Certificate of Good Standing in Italy carries the same lines over. A court oath sits behind them, so a foreign clerk can lean on them.

The court oath behind the paper

The oath is the part that counts, and it happens face to face. Our translator brings both texts to the Tribunale, signs the asseverazione, and the clerk records the act. From then on the pair travel stapled together with a court stamp across them. Order a sworn translation of a Certificate of Good Standing in Padua and that court step is included, never billed later as an extra.

Sheet count, rate and the wait

Rates run by the page, at about €30 each. This extract is usually one or two sheets, so the bill stays small unless a long list of officers is printed on the back. Normal turnaround is 2–4 business days; the rush lane closes in 24–48 hours. Ask for the translation cost for a Certificate of Good Standing in Padua once you have the sheet count.

Tenders, banks and branch files

Buyers, banks and tender boards all ask for this. So do foreign registries when you open a branch or move a director. Some funders want it with every draw-down. An official translation of a Certificate of Good Standing in Padua is often the last paper in the pack. It is also the one that holds the rest up while it is missing.

The short shelf life of this paper

This extract goes stale fast. Many desks turn away one issued more than a few months back, and some are stricter still. So pull a fresh extract, then order the sworn text right away. Firm numbers and officer names must match the register letter for letter. A certified translation of a Certificate of Good Standing in Padua can never be newer than the extract it copies.