Filing a Foreign Qualification to Do Business Out of State
To conduct business outside your state of formation, you must register your company as a foreign entity in each additional state in which you operate. This process is also known as “Foreign Qualification.” Transacting business in a new state without foreign entity registration can lead to severe monetary penalties and a restriction of your right to bring or maintain a lawsuit or other legal proceeding.
Expand Your Operations
Out-of-state companies are required to obtain this authorization before conducting business in each additional state. This is the first step toward expanding your company onto a regional or national scale.
Avoid Fines & Penalties
Failure to register as a foreign entity could result in hefty fines and require you to pay substantial back taxes.
Available in All 50 States
We provide this service for all 50 states. Depending on your state, this may be called a foreign entity registration, foreign qualification, or a certificate of registration.
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After placing your order, we will immediately begin completing and processing your application. We will keep you posted regarding the status of your application and will notify you as soon as you have been approved.
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When to Register as a Foreign Entity
- To open a new office in a state other than the state of incorporation
- To hire employees who are residents of a state other than the state of incorporation.
- To purchase a company property in a state other than the state of incorporation.
- To offer services, sell products, or bid for a contract in a state other than the state of incorporation.
- To obtain a professional license in a state other than the state of incorporation.
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FAQ
“Foreign qualification,” also known as “foreign entity registration,” refers to registering your business with the secretary of state office of another state. It enables businesses to legally pursue growth opportunities across state borders without having to incorporate a new business entity.
Your business would be classified as foreign in every state in the United States other than the state of incorporation. This does not apply to business activities conducted outside the United States.
Processing times are dependent on the state of registration and vary greatly. Use our state-specific questionnaire to obtain information about your state processing times or call with questions.
A certificate of authority is the document issued by secretary of state or state business filing office showing that an entity has completed foreign qualification or registration and is authorized to do business in that state. Thus, the certificate of authority is the document you get after completing the foreign entity registration or foreign qualification process.
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Register as a Foreign Entity in 3 Steps
Complete Our Short Questionnaire
Enter your business type, state of formation, and provide information about the new state you want to do business in.
We Submit Your Paperwork to the State
We contact the state on your behalf and ensure that everything is handled correctly while you monitor the status of your application online.
Notice of Approval
We will notify you as soon as your foreign entity registration request has been approved and will forward you any official documentation.