Foreign Qualification
If you want to transact business outside your state of formation, your company may be required to qualify as a foreign corporation, foreign LLC, or foreign nonprofit.
A typical case is when a company registered under the laws of one state, wants to expand its activities to another state. In this case, the company needs to requests permission to do business in the new state. It is like to obtain a “license” to transact business in the new jurisdiction. The company is required to obtain a “Certificate of Authority” by filing “Foreign Qualification” documents.
$149 + State Filing Fee
It's Simple and Easy
1. Fill out application
2. Sign & Submit
3. We Process Document
4. Receive Updates
Why Choose Us?
EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS
StartABizzy.com has worked with thousands of companies. We can put all of that expertise and knowledge to work for you so you can get back to focusing on your business.
FAST & RELIABLE SERVICE
Through your secure online account, you can complete the process often with a few clicks of the mouse and then let our business professionals take over. With our automated process and expertise, we do it fast and do it right.
AVOID THE HEADACHES
Rather than doing the research and figuring out exactly how to do the paperwork yourself, let our professionals handle it for you. Our mission is to take away the hassles of paperwork so you can build your business.
AVOID COSTLY MISTAKES
Messing up this annoying administrative task can slow you down and cost you extra. Knowing that it will be done fast and done right the first time allows you to get to work faster and follow your passion while we do the paperwork.
Foreign Qualification Service FAQs
Most frequent questions and answers
“Foreign qualification” does not mean qualifying to do business outside of the United States of America. Foreign, in this context, refers to another state within the United States, other than the one where you formed your company. If you are already doing business in your home state, but want to do business in another state, or hire employees in another state, you may need to “foreign qualify.” Also, if you formed a company in the popular states of Delaware, Nevada or Wyoming, but are based in another state, you will likely have to foreign qualify in your state of operation. Foreign qualification is registering to do business in that state. When you do that, you will have to appoint a registered agent with a physical address within that state.
To answer that question, you need to ask yourself a few questions:
- Are your operations primarily in a state other than the one where you originally formed?
- Do you have a physical presence in another state like leased space or owned property?
- Do you have employees in another state?
- Do you do business such as take orders or earn revenues from another state?
- Do you have a bank account in another state?
If you answered any of these with a “yes,” you may need to foreign qualify. You can call our business professionals if you have questions or ask your accounting or legal professional.
Yes, it does cost money to foreign qualify, but it can cost you much more if you try to get away with not doing it when you should have. Many state laws require it and will charge you a penalty on top of “making up” for the past due fees. You may also not be able to adequately pursue or defend a lawsuit in courts of the states where you are transacting business without registering and foreign qualifying.
An alternative to foreign qualifying is to incorporate your business or form your LLC in the other state(s) in which you plan to do business. The primary difference is that when you incorporate or form your LLC in multiple states, your company becomes domestic in each of those states, thereby creating separate entities. By foreign qualifying, you don’t have to form a new corporate entity for each state in which you operate. This avoid the unnecessary costs and administrative headaches.
States impose fines and penalties if you fail to file your annual report or file it late. More importantly, many states will suspend or terminate your entity if you fail to make the proper filings.
Driving Businesses Forward
Every day, we help businesses capture more opportunities and meet their goals.
Foreign Qualification
If you want to transact business outside your state of formation, your company may be required to qualify as a foreign corporation, foreign LLC, or foreign nonprofit.
A typical case is when a company registered under the laws of one state, wants to expand its activities to another state. In this case, the company needs to requests permission to do business in the new state. It is like to obtain a “license” to transact business in the new jurisdiction. The company is required to obtain a “Certificate of Authority” by filing “Foreign Qualification” documents.
$149 + State Filing Fee
It's Simple and Easy
1. Fill out application
2. Sign & Submit
3. We Process Document
4. Receive Updates
Why Choose StartABizzy.com
Our knowledgeable staff has years of experience. Do what you love, let us handle the paperwork.
EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS
StartABizzy.com has worked with thousands of companies. We can put all of that expertise and knowledge to work for you so you can get back to focusing on your business.
FAST & RELIABLE SERVICE
Through your secure online account, you can complete the process often with a few clicks of the mouse and then let our business professionals take over. With our automated process and expertise, we do it fast and do it right.
AVOID THE HEADACHES
Rather than doing the research and figuring out exactly how to do the paperwork yourself, let our professionals handle it for you. Our mission is to take away the hassles of paperwork so you can build your business.
AVOID COSTLY MISTAKES
Messing up this annoying administrative task can slow you down and cost you extra. Knowing that it will be done fast and done right the first time allows you to get to work faster and follow your passion while we do the paperwork.
Foreign Qualification Service FAQs
Most frequent questions and answers
“Foreign qualification” does not mean qualifying to do business outside of the United States of America. Foreign, in this context, refers to another state within the United States, other than the one where you formed your company. If you are already doing business in your home state, but want to do business in another state, or hire employees in another state, you may need to “foreign qualify.” Also, if you formed a company in the popular states of Delaware, Nevada or Wyoming, but are based in another state, you will likely have to foreign qualify in your state of operation. Foreign qualification is registering to do business in that state. When you do that, you will have to appoint a registered agent with a physical address within that state.
To answer that question, you need to ask yourself a few questions:
- Are your operations primarily in a state other than the one where you originally formed?
- Do you have a physical presence in another state like leased space or owned property?
- Do you have employees in another state?
- Do you do business such as take orders or earn revenues from another state?
- Do you have a bank account in another state?
If you answered any of these with a “yes,” you may need to foreign qualify. You can call our business professionals if you have questions or ask your accounting or legal professional.
Yes, it does cost money to foreign qualify, but it can cost you much more if you try to get away with not doing it when you should have. Many state laws require it and will charge you a penalty on top of “making up” for the past due fees. You may also not be able to adequately pursue or defend a lawsuit in courts of the states where you are transacting business without registering and foreign qualifying.
An alternative to foreign qualifying is to incorporate your business or form your LLC in the other state(s) in which you plan to do business. The primary difference is that when you incorporate or form your LLC in multiple states, your company becomes domestic in each of those states, thereby creating separate entities. By foreign qualifying, you don’t have to form a new corporate entity for each state in which you operate. This avoid the unnecessary costs and administrative headaches.
States impose fines and penalties if you fail to file your annual report or file it late. More importantly, many states will suspend or terminate your entity if you fail to make the proper filings.
Driving Businesses Forward
Every day, we help businesses capture more opportunities and meet their goals.
Foreign Qualification
If you want to transact business outside your state of formation, your company may be required to qualify as a foreign corporation, foreign LLC, or foreign nonprofit.
A typical case is when a company registered under the laws of one state, wants to expand its activities to another state. In this case, the company needs to requests permission to do business in the new state. It is like to obtain a “license” to transact business in the new jurisdiction. The company is required to obtain a “Certificate of Authority” by filing “Foreign Qualification” documents.
$149 + State Filing Fee
It's Simple and Easy
1. Fill out application
2. Sign & Submit
3. We Process Document
4. Receive Updates
Why Choose StartABizzy.com
Our knowledgeable staff has years of experience. Do what you love, let us handle the paperwork.
EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS
StartABizzy.com has worked with thousands of companies. We can put all of that expertise and knowledge to work for you so you can get back to focusing on your business.
FAST & RELIABLE SERVICE
Through your secure online account, you can complete the process often with a few clicks of the mouse and then let our business professionals take over. With our automated process and expertise, we do it fast and do it right.
AVOID THE HEADACHES
Rather than doing the research and figuring out exactly how to do the paperwork yourself, let our professionals handle it for you. Our mission is to take away the hassles of paperwork so you can build your business.
AVOID COSTLY MISTAKES
Messing up this annoying administrative task can slow you down and cost you extra. Knowing that it will be done fast and done right the first time allows you to get to work faster and follow your passion while we do the paperwork.
Foreign Qualification Service FAQs
Most frequent questions and answers
“Foreign qualification” does not mean qualifying to do business outside of the United States of America. Foreign, in this context, refers to another state within the United States, other than the one where you formed your company. If you are already doing business in your home state, but want to do business in another state, or hire employees in another state, you may need to “foreign qualify.” Also, if you formed a company in the popular states of Delaware, Nevada or Wyoming, but are based in another state, you will likely have to foreign qualify in your state of operation. Foreign qualification is registering to do business in that state. When you do that, you will have to appoint a registered agent with a physical address within that state.
To answer that question, you need to ask yourself a few questions:
- Are your operations primarily in a state other than the one where you originally formed?
- Do you have a physical presence in another state like leased space or owned property?
- Do you have employees in another state?
- Do you do business such as take orders or earn revenues from another state?
- Do you have a bank account in another state?
If you answered any of these with a “yes,” you may need to foreign qualify. You can call our business professionals if you have questions or ask your accounting or legal professional.
Yes, it does cost money to foreign qualify, but it can cost you much more if you try to get away with not doing it when you should have. Many state laws require it and will charge you a penalty on top of “making up” for the past due fees. You may also not be able to adequately pursue or defend a lawsuit in courts of the states where you are transacting business without registering and foreign qualifying.
An alternative to foreign qualifying is to incorporate your business or form your LLC in the other state(s) in which you plan to do business. The primary difference is that when you incorporate or form your LLC in multiple states, your company becomes domestic in each of those states, thereby creating separate entities. By foreign qualifying, you don’t have to form a new corporate entity for each state in which you operate. This avoid the unnecessary costs and administrative headaches.
States impose fines and penalties if you fail to file your annual report or file it late. More importantly, many states will suspend or terminate your entity if you fail to make the proper filings.
Driving Businesses Forward
Every day, we help businesses capture more opportunities and meet their goals.