When you form an LLC or corporation, where you form the company will be known as its home state (aka: a domestic company). But when you begin to do business in another state, the business will need to register to do business in that state. This process is known as foreign qualification. Out-of-state businesses, formally called foreign businesses, must file a form commonly called a Certificate of Authority. The Certificate of Authority will be similar to the company’s formation documents (Articles of Organization or Articles of Incorporation). Once your corporation or LLC has registered to do business in a new state, your business will also be required to fulfill each state’s maintenance requirements, meaning you’ll be responsible for annual reports and taxes due in each state where your company is registered to do business.
To register to do business in a new state, you’ll need to obtain and complete the following:
No, simply selling and shipping to customers out of state does not typically require a business to register to do business in that state. Only once a business begins to have an actual “physical” presence in a new state do they need to register.
Each state has its own requirements for foreign businesses registering to do business. Below, you’ll find the what form you need to file and how much it costs to register to do business in each state. (To learn more about annual maintenance requirements in each state, see our Annual Reports page.)
To register to do business in Alabama with an out-of-state LLC or corporation, you'll need all of the following: a $28 name reservation fee, a $150 filing fee, two copies of the Application for Certificate of Authority of a Foreign Corporation to Transact Business in Alabama form, a certified copy of your formation documents (Articles of Incorporation or Articles of Organization), and an Alabama registered agent.
Note: Alabama is the only state that requires you to reserve the business entity name separately from registering your business.
Fastest Way to Qualify Your Foreign Business in Alabama: You can file foreign LLCs online; however foreign corporations must qualify either by mail or in person.
Entity Type | Required Form | Filing Fee |
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LLC | Qualify Foreign LLC Online | $178 Total if filed by mail or in person. $250 if filed online |
Corporation | Foreign Corporation Application for Registration | $184 Total online ($28 name reservation fee, $150 filing fee, $6 credit card fee) |
To register an out-of-state LLC or corporation in Alaska, you'll need all of the following: a $350 filing fee, a Certificate of Authority or Certificate of Registration, and an Alaska registered agent.
Note: Alaska does not require a certificate of good standing or similar documents from your business’s home state.
Fastest Way to Qualify Your Foreign Business in Alaska: You can file foreign corporations and LLCs online for immediate processing.
Entity Type | Required Form | Filing Fee |
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LLC | Foreign LLC Certificate of Registration | $350 Total if filed by mail, in person, or online. |
Corporation | Foreign Corporation Certificate of Authority | $350 total when filed by mail, in person, or online. |
To register to do business in Arkansas with an out-of-state LLC or corporation, you'll need all of the following: a $270 filing fee, an Application for Certificate of Authority or Registration, Certificate of Existence from the home state, and an Arkansas registered agent.
Note: The certificate of existence or similar document from your business’s home state must be dated within 30 days of filing Application for Certificate of Authority.
Fastest Way to Qualify Your Foreign Business in Arkansas: You can file foreign corporations and LLCs online for 24 hour state processing.
Entity Type | Required Form | Filing Fee |
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LLC | Foreign LLC Application for Certificate of Registration | $350 Total if filed by mail or in person $270 online |
Corporation | Foreign Corporation Application for Certificate of Authority | $300 total when filed by mail or in person $270 online |
To register to do business in Arizona with an out-of-state LLC or corporation, you'll need all of the following: the filing fee, a cover sheet, an Application for Authority or Registration, Certificate of Existence from the home state, a Certificate of Disclosure, and an Arizona statutory agent acceptance form.
Note: Arizona may require additional forms, so make sure you check with the AZCC before filing.
Fastest Way to Qualify Your Foreign Business in Arizona: You can pay an extra $35 to have your foreign corporation or LLC registered in about 8 business days. Normal processing takes the state about 20 business days. Fax filing cuts down mail time, but is only available to pre-paid account holders.
Entity Type | Required Form | Filing Fee |
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LLC | Foreign LLC Application for Registration | $150 Total if filed by mail or in person |
Corporation | Foreign Corporation Application for Authority to Transact Business or Conduct Affairs in Arizona | $175 total when filed by mail or in person |
Registering an out-of-state corporation in California requires a $100 filing fee. Out-of-state LLCs pay a $70 filing fee. California also requires an Initial Statement ($20 or $25), an application, a Certificate of Good Standing from the home state, and a California registered agent.
Note: California can take two months to process documents, we recommend paying an additional fee for expedited processing.
Fastest Way to Qualify Your Foreign Business in California: In person filings receive priority over mailed filings. You can pay a $15 fee to drop off the form in person for approximately 25 day processing. California also has expedited processing options. If you pay an additional $750 the state will process your filing same day. If you pay an extra $500 the state will process your filing in 4 hours. If you pay $350 the state will process your filing within 24 hours.
Entity Type | Required Form | Filing Fee |
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LLC | Application to Register a Foreign LLC | $70 |
Corporation | Statement and Designation by Foreign Corporation | $100 |
To register an out of state corporation or LLC to do business in Colorado, you'll need the following: the $100 filing fee, Statement of Entity Authority, and a Colorado registered agent.
Note: All Colorado corporation and LLC foreign registrations must be completed online
Fastest Way to Qualify Your Foreign Business in Colorado: Online filings are completed by the Colorado Secretary of State in about a day.
Entity Type | Required Form | Filing Fee |
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LLC | Online Statement of Entity Authority | $100 total |
Corporation | Online Statement of Entity Authority | $100 total |
To register an out of state corporation or LLC to do business in Connecticut, you'll need the following: the state filing fee, Application for Authority or Application for Registration, and a Connecticut registered agent.
Note: Connecticut also requires a Certificate of Existence from your state of incorporation to register a foreign corporation. The certificate must be dated within 90 days of filing. LLCs do not require similar documentation.
Fastest Way to Qualify Your Foreign Business in Connecticut: Expedited filings are processed in 24 hours for an additional $50 fee.
Entity Type | Required Form | Filing Fee |
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LLC | Application for Registration | $120 total by mail, fax, or in person |
Corporation | Application for Authority | $385 total by mail, fax, or in person |
When you register an out of state corporation or LLC to do business in Delaware, you will need: the filing fee, Qualification Certificate or Registration Certificate, and a Delaware registered agent.
Note: Delaware also requires a Certificate of Existence from your state of incorporation or organization. The certificate must be dated within 6 months of filing.
Fastest Way to Qualify Your Foreign Business in Delaware: Expedited filings are processed same day for an additional $100 fee or in 24 hours for an additional $50 fee. Priority services are also available and can be completed in as little as 1 hour for $1000.
Entity Type | Required Form | Filing Fee |
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LLC | Application for Registration | $200 total by mail, fax, or in person |
Corporation | Qualification Certificate | $245 total by mail, fax, or in person |
To register an out of state corporation or LLC to do business in DC, you will need: the $220 filing fee, Foreign Registration Statement, Certificate of Good Standing, and a DC registered agent.
Note: DC requires a Certificate of Good Standing from your business's home state. The certificate must be dated within 90 of filing.
Fastest Way to Qualify Your Foreign Business in DC: You can walk in you documents to the DCRA and pay them an additional $100 for one-day service. Online filings are processed in 10-15 days unless you choose to pay for 1 or 3 day processing.
Entity Type | Required Form | Filing Fee |
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LLC | Foreign Registration Statement | $220 total by mail, fax, in person or online |
Corporation | Foreign Registration Statement | $220 total by mail, fax, in person or online |
When you register an out of state corporation or LLC to do business in Florida, you will need: the filing fee, cover letter, Application to Transact Business, Certificate of Good Standing, and a Florida registered agent.
Note: Florida requires a Certificate of Good Standing from your businesses home state. The certificate must be an original dated within 90 of filing.
Fastest Way to Qualify Your Foreign Business in Florida: You can walk in you documents to the Florida Secretary of State for same day processing. Otherwise, mailed in documents take about 2 business days plus mail time.
Entity Type | Required Form | Filing Fee |
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LLC | Application by Foreign LLC for Authorization to Transact Business in Florida | $125 total by mail or in person |
Corporation | Application by Foreign Corporation for Authorization to Transact Business in Florida | $70 total by mail or in person |
In order to register a foreign corporation or LLC in Georgia, you will need: the $225 filing fee, cover letter, Application for Certificate of Authority, and a Georgia registered agent.
Note: Georgia corporations are also required to provide a Certificate of Good Standing from the state of incorporation. The certificate must be an original dated within 90 of filing.
Fastest Way to Qualify Your Foreign Business in Georgia: Expedited filings can be completed in as little as 1 hour with a $1000 additional fee. Normal processing takes at least 5-7 business days.
Entity Type | Required Form | Filing Fee |
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LLC | Application for Certificate of Authority | $225 total by mail, in person, or online |
Corporation | Application for Certificate of Authority | $225 total by mail, in person, or online |
If you want to register a foreign corporation or LLC in Hawaii, you will need: the $50 filing fee, Application for Certificate of Authority, Certificate of Good Standing, and a Hawaii registered agent.
Note: The Certificate of Good Standing from your corporation or LLC's home state must be dated within 60 days of filing.
Fastest Way to Qualify Your Foreign Business in Hawaii:Normal processing takes 7-10 business days. 2-3 day expedited processing is an option for an extra $25. Filing by email, fax, in person or online eliminates mail time.
Entity Type | Required Form | Filing Fee |
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LLC | LLC Application for Certificate of Authority | $50 total by mail, email, fax, in person, or online |
Corporation | Corporation Application for Certificate of Authority | $50 total by mail, email, fax, in person, or online |
To register a foreign corporation or LLC in Idaho, you will need: the $100 filing fee, 2 copies of the Foreign Registration Statement or Certificate of Authority, Certificate of Good Standing, and an Idaho registered agent.
Fastest Way to Qualify Your Foreign Business in Idaho: When you use normal processing, it takes about a week to get your documents back. One day expedited processing is available for an extra $20. Faxing is recommended to avoid mail time.
Entity Type | Required Form | Filing Fee |
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LLC | LLC Foreign Registration Statement | $100 total by mail, fax, or in person |
Corporation | Corporation Foreign Registration Statement | $100 total by mail, fax, or in person |
To do business in Illinois with a foreign corporation or LLC, you will need: the filing fee, 2 copies of the Application for Admission, Certificate of Good Standing or Existence, and an Illinois registered agent.
Fastest Way to Qualify Your Foreign Business in Illinois:In person filings may be expedited for an additional fee. Normal processing takes around 30 business days plus mail time.
Entity Type | Required Form | Filing Fee |
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LLC | LLC Application for Admission to Transact Business Illinois | $150 total by mail or in person |
Corporation | Corporation Application for Authority to Transact Business in Illinois | $175 total by mail or in person |
To do business in Indiana with a foreign corporation or LLC, you will need: the $125 filing fee, an Application for Certificate of Authority, Certificate of Existence, and an Indiana registered agent.
Fastest Way to Qualify Your Foreign Business in Indiana:In person and online filings are completed in about one business day. If you file by mail, processing takes 5-10 business days.
Entity Type | Required Form | Filing Fee |
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LLC | Application for Authority Foreign LLC | $125 total by mail or in person |
Corporation | Application for Certificate of Authority Foreign Corporation | $125 total by mail or in person, $108 online |
To register a foreign corporation or LLC in Iowa, you will need: the $100 filing fee, an Application for Certificate of Authority, Certificate of Existence, and an Iowa registered agent.
Fastest Way to Qualify Your Foreign Business in Iowa:In person filings are processed while you wait. If you file by mail, processing takes 3-5 business days.
Entity Type | Required Form | Filing Fee |
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LLC | LLC Application for Certificate of Authority | $100 total by mail, fax, in person, or online |
Corporation | Corporation Application for Certificate of Authority | $100 total by mail, fax, in person, or online |
To register a foreign corporation or LLC in Kansas, you will need: the filing fee, an Application for Authority, Certificate of Existence, and a Kansas registered agent.
Fastest Way to Qualify Your Foreign Business in Kansas: If you file by mail or fax processing takes 2-3 business days.
Entity Type | Required Form | Filing Fee |
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LLC | Foreign LLC Application | $165 total by mail, fax, or in person |
Corporation | Foreign For Profit Corporation Application | $115 total by mail, fax, or in person |
To register a foreign corporation or LLC in Kentucky, you will need: the $90 filing fee, a Certificate of Authority, and a Kentucky registered agent.
Fastest Way to Qualify Your Foreign Business in Kentucky: If you file by mail or fax processing takes 1-3 days.
Entity Type | Required Form | Filing Fee |
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LLC | LLC Application for Certificate of Authority | $90 total by mail, fax, or in person |
Corporation | Corporation Application for Certificate of Authority | $90 total by mail, fax, or in person |
To register your foreign corporation or LLC in Louisiana, you will need: the filing fee, an Application for Authority, and a Louisiana registered agent.
Fastest Way to Qualify Your Foreign Business in Louisiana: If you file by mail or fax processing takes 1-3 days. 24 hour expedited processing is available for an additional $30.
Entity Type | Required Form | Filing Fee |
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LLC | LLC Application for Authority to Transact Business in Louisiana | $150 total by mail, fax, or in person |
Corporation | Corporation Application for Authority to Transact Business in Louisiana | $125 total by mail, fax, or in person |
To register a foreign corporation or LLC in Maine, you will need: the $250 filing fee, a Filer Cover Letter, an Application for Authority or Statement of Qualification, a Certificate of Existence, and a Maine registered agent.
Fastest Way to Qualify Your Foreign Business in Maine: If you file by mail or fax processing takes 5-10 business days. 24 hour expedited processing is available for an additional $50. Immediate processing is available for an additional $100. Processing times do not include mailing times.
Entity Type | Required Form | Filing Fee |
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LLC | LLC Statement of Foreign Qualification to Conduct Activities | $250 total by mail or in person |
Corporation | Corporation Application for Authority to do Business in Maine | $250 total by mail or in person |
To register a foreign corporation or LLC in Maryland, you will need: the $100 filing fee, a Foreign Qualification or Registration form, a Certificate of Good Standing, and a Maryland registered agent.
Note: Mailed filings in Maryland take the state at least 4-6 weeks.
Fastest Way to Qualify Your Foreign Business in Maryland: Online filings cost $50 more but are completed in around 7 days. 1-day expedited online filings cost an additional $100.
Entity Type | Required Form | Filing Fee |
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LLC | LLC Registration | $100 total by mail $150 online |
Corporation | Corporation Foreign Qualification | $100 total by mail $150 online |
To register a foreign corporation or LLC in Massachusetts, you will need: the filing fee, a Foreign Registration form, a Certificate of Good Standing, and a Massachusetts registered agent.
Fastest Way to Qualify Your Foreign Business in Massachusetts: Fax filings are completed in about one business day.
Entity Type | Required Form | Filing Fee |
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LLC | Foreign LLC Application for Registration | $500 total by mail, fax, or in person |
Corporation | Foreign Corporation Certificate of Registration | $400 total by mail or in person, $375 by fax |
To register a foreign corporation or LLC in Michigan, you will need: the filing fee, a Foreign Application for Authority form, a Certificate of Good Standing, and a Michigan registered agent.
Fastest Way to Qualify Your Foreign Business in Michigan: Expedited processing options are available. You can have your Application for Authority processed in as little as an hour.
Entity Type | Required Form | Filing Fee |
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LLC | Foreign LLC Application for Certificate of Authority | $50 total by mail, fax, or in person |
Corporation | Foreign Corporation Application for Certificate of Authority | $60 total by mail, fax, or in person |
To do business in Minnesota as a foreign corporation or LLC, you will need: the filing fee, a Foreign Certificate of Authority form, and a Minnesota registered agent.
Fastest Way to Qualify Your Foreign Business in Minnesota: Expedited processing is available for in person and online filings. Online filings are processed in 2 business days. In person expedited filings are processed while you wait.
Entity Type | Required Form | Filing Fee |
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LLC | Foreign LLC Certificate of Authority | $185 by mail $205 in person or online |
Corporation | Foreign Corporation Certificate of Authority | $200 by mail $220 in person or online |
To register in Mississippi as a foreign corporation or LLC, you will need: the filing fee, a Foreign Certificate of Authority form, Certificate of Good Standing, and a Mississippi registered agent.
Fastest Way to Qualify Your Foreign Business in Mississippi: Mississippi Secretary of State only accepts corporate filings online. The state processes online filings in about 24 hours.
Entity Type | Required Form | Filing Fee |
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LLC | Foreign LLC Application for Registration | $250 online |
Corporation | Foreign Corporation Application for Certificate of Authority | $500 online |
To register in Missouri as a foreign corporation or LLC, you will need: the filing fee, a Foreign Certificate of Authority form, Certificate of Good Standing, and a Missouri registered agent.
Fastest Way to Qualify Your Foreign Business in Missouri: in person filings are processed while you wait.
Entity Type | Required Form | Filing Fee |
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LLC | Foreign LLC Application for Registration | $105 by mail, fax, in person, or online. Add 2.15% fee for credit cards. |
Corporation | Foreign Corporation Application for Certificate of Authority | $155 by mail, fax, in person, or online. Add 2.15% fee for credit cards. |
To register in Montana as a foreign corporation or LLC, you will need: the $70 filing fee, an Application for Certificate of Authority, Certificate of Good Standing, and a Montana registered agent.
Fastest Way to Qualify Your Foreign Business in Montana: The Montana Secretary of State has two expedited processing options. You can have your application processed in 24 hours for an additional $20 or 1 hour for an additional $100.
Entity Type | Required Form | Filing Fee |
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LLC | LLC Application for Certificate of Authority | $70 by mail or in person |
Corporation | Corporation Application for Certificate of Authority | $70 by mail or in person |
To do business in Nebraska as a foreign corporation or LLC, you will need: the filing fee, two copies of the Application for Certificate of Authority, a Certificate of Good Standing, and a Nebraska registered agent.
Fastest Way to Qualify Your Foreign Business in Nebraska: In person filings are completed while you wait. Otherwise, filing online is processed in 1-2 days.
Entity Type | Required Form | Filing Fee |
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LLC | LLC Application for Certificate of Authority | $120 by mail, in person, or online. Add $5 per page recording fee. |
Corporation | Corporation Application for Certificate of Authority | $145 by mail, in person, or online. Add $5 per additional page. |
To qualify as a foreign corporation or LLC in Nevada, you will need: the filing fee, the Application to do Business, Order form, Payment Checklist, a Certificate of Existence, and a Nevada registered agent.
Fastest Way to Qualify Your Foreign Business in Nevada:You can file online fast or pay extra for expedited processing. Pay $125 for 24 hour processing, $500 for 2 hour processing, or $1,000 for 1 hour processing.
Entity Type | Required Form | Filing Fee |
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LLC | LLC Application for Registration | $75 by mail, email, fax or in person |
Corporation | Corporation Qualification to do Business in Nevada | $75 minimum by mail, email, fax, or in person |
In order to register a foreign corporation or LLC in New Hampshire, you will need: the $100 filing fee, the Application to do Business, a Certificate of Existence, and a New Hampshire registered agent.
Fastest Way to Qualify Your Foreign Business in New Hampshire:In person filings are processed same day. Online filings are processed in about 2 days.
Entity Type | Required Form | Filing Fee |
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LLC | LLC Application for Registration | $100 by mail, in person, or online |
Corporation | Corporation Application for Certificate of Authority | $100 by mail, in person, or online |
To register in New Jersey as a foreign corporation or LLC, you will need: the $125 filing fee, the Business Registration and Public Records Filing, a Certificate of Existence, and a New Jersey registered agent.
Fastest Way to Qualify Your Foreign Business in New Jersey:Online filings are typically processed in 1 business day, but you'll pay an additional $3.50 credit card service fee. If you fax file and pay for expedited processing, you can have it done same day or in 8.5 business hours.
Entity Type | Required Form | Filing Fee |
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LLC | New Jersey Business Registration Packet | $125 by mail, fax, in person, or online |
Corporation | New Jersey Business Registration Packet | $125 by mail, fax, in person, or online |
To register in New Mexico as a foreign corporation or LLC, you will need: the filing fee, the Application for Authority, a Certificate of Existence, and a New Mexico registered agent.
Note: Normal processing takes the New Mexico Secretary of State about a month.
Fastest Way to Qualify Your Foreign Business in New Mexico:You can pay $100 extra for 2 day processing or $150 extra for 1 day processing.
Entity Type | Required Form | Filing Fee |
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LLC | New Mexico Application for Registration | $100 by mail or in person |
Corporation | New Mexico Application for Certificate of Authority | $200 minimum by mail or in person |
To register a foreign corporation or LLC in New York, you will need: the filing fee, an Application for Authority, a Certificate of Existence, and a New York registered agent.
Fastest Way to Qualify Your Foreign Business in New York: LLCs and corporations can pay $25 extra for 24 hour processing.
Entity Type | Required Form | Filing Fee |
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LLC | New York LLC Application for Authority | $250 by mail, fax, or in person |
Corporation | New York Corporation Application for Authority | $225 by mail, fax, or in person |
To register in North Carolina as a foreign corporation or LLC, you will need: the $250 filing fee, an Application for Authority, a Certificate of Existence, and a North Carolina registered agent.
Fastest Way to Qualify Your Foreign Business in North Carolina: State filings take 5-7 days unless you pay for expedited processing. For an additional $200 you can have your documents processed by the end of the day. For an additional $100 you can have your documents processed within 24 hours.
Entity Type | Required Form | Filing Fee |
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LLC | North Carolina LLC Application for Certificate of Authority | $250 by mail or in person. $252 online. |
Corporation | North Carolina Corporation Application for Certificate of Authority | $250 by mail or in person. $252 online. |
To register a foreign corporation or LLC in North Dakota, you will need the following: the filing fee, a Certificate of Authority Application, a Certificate of Existence, and a North Dakota registered agent.
Fastest Way to Qualify Your Foreign Business in North Dakota: North Dakota takes 30 days to process filings. You can cut down mail time by fax filing.
Entity Type | Required Form | Filing Fee |
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LLC | North Dakota LLC Certificate of Authority Application | $135 by mail, fax, or in person |
Corporation | North Dakota Corporation Certificate of Authority Application | $145 by mail, fax, or in person |
To do business in Ohio as a foreign corporation or LLC, you will need the following: the $99 filing fee, an Application for License or Registration, a Certificate of Good Standing, and an Ohio registered agent.
Fastest Way to Qualify Your Foreign Business in Ohio: Normal processing takes 3-7 days. Ohio offers several expedite options. For an additional $100 you can have your documents processed in 2 days (add time for mailing). 1 day and 4 hour options are available for walk in filings.
Entity Type | Required Form | Filing Fee |
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LLC | Ohio Registration of Foreign LLC | $99 by mail or in person |
Corporation | Ohio Corporation Application for License | $99 by mail or in person |
In order to register as foreign corporation or LLC in Oklahoma, you will need the following: the $300 filing fee, an Application for Registration or Qualification, a Certificate of Good Standing, and an Oklahoma registered agent. The state's credit card processor also charges 4% of your order total.
Fastest Way to Qualify Your Foreign Business in Oklahoma: Oklahoma filings take 3-5 days unless you file in person. If you drop of your documents in person and pay an extra $25, the Secretary of State will process them while you wait.
Entity Type | Required Form | Filing Fee |
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LLC | Application for Registration | $300 by mail, fax, in person, or online |
Corporation | Certificate of Qualification | $300 minimum by mail, fax, in person, or online |
To qualify a foreign corporation or LLC in Oregon, you will need: the $275 filing fee, an Application for Authority, a Certificate of Good Standing, and an Oregon registered agent.
Fastest Way to Qualify Your Foreign Business in Oregon: Oregon filings take 3-5 days unless you file in person or online. If you drop of your documents in person the Secretary of State will process them while you wait. Online filings take around a day.
Entity Type | Required Form | Filing Fee |
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LLC | Application for Authority LLC | $275 by mail, fax, in person, or online |
Corporation | Application for Authority Corporation | $275 by mail, fax, in person, or online |
To register a foreign corporation or LLC in Pennsylvania, you will need: the $250 filing fee, Foreign Registration Statement, Docketing Statement, and Pennsylvania registered agent.
Fastest Way to Qualify Your Foreign Business in Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania will file your registration in 1-2 days days unless you pay extra for same day, three hour, or one hour service.
Entity Type | Required Form | Filing Fee |
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LLC | LLC Foreign Registration Statement | $250 by mail, in person, or online |
Corporation | Corporation Foreign Registration Statement | $250 by mail, in person, or online |
In order to qualify a foreign corporation or LLC in Rhode Island, you will need: the filing fee, Certificate of Authority or Application for Registration, Certificate of Good Standing, and Rhode Island registered agent.
Fastest Way to Qualify Your Foreign Business in Rhode Island: Processing takes 5 business days unless you file in person. If you file in person, the Secretary of State will process your documents by the next business day.
Entity Type | Required Form | Filing Fee |
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LLC | Application for Registration | $150 by mail or in person |
Corporation | Certificate of Authority | $310 by mail or in person |
To register a foreign corporation or LLC in South Carolina, you will need: the filing fee, Certificate of Authority, Certificate of Existence, and South Carolina registered agent.
Note: Foreign corporations must include an initial annual report.
Fastest Way to Qualify Your Foreign Business in South Carolina: In person processing is fastest, completed while you wait. Online processing is also faster than filing by mail. Online filings are done in 24-48 hours.
Entity Type | Required Form | Filing Fee |
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LLC | Application for a Certificate of Authority | $110 by mail & in person; $125 online |
Corporation | Application for a Certificate of Authority | $135 by mail & in person; $150 online |
To do business in South Dakota, a foreign corporation or LLC will need to file: the $750 filing fee (plus $15 if you file a paper form), Certificate of Authority, Certificate of Existence, and South Dakota registered agent.
Fastest Way to Qualify Your Foreign Business in South Dakota: File online for 1-day processing. Mailed filings, which cost an additional $15 to file, take 3-5 business days.
Entity Type | Required Form | Filing Fee |
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LLC | Application for a Certificate of Authority | $750 online ($765 by mail) |
Corporation | Application for a Certificate of Authority | $750 online ($765 by mail) |
A foreign corporation or LLC may register in Tennessee by filing: the fee, Application for Authority, Certificate of Existence, and Tennessee registered agent.
Fastest Way to Qualify Your Foreign Business in Tennessee: Online filings are processed in two business days. In person filings are processed while you wait.
Entity Type | Required Form | Filing Fee |
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LLC | Application for a Certificate of Authority | $50 per member with a $300 minimum by mail, in person, or online |
Corporation | Application for a Certificate of Authority | $600 by mail, in person, or online |
To register a foreign corporation or LLC in Texas, you must file: the $750 fee, Application for Authority, and Texas registered agent.
Fastest Way to Qualify Your Foreign Business in Texas: If you file online your business is registered in about 24 hours.
Entity Type | Required Form | Filing Fee |
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LLC | Application for Registration | $750 by mail, in person, or online |
Corporation | Application for a Certificate of Authority | $750 by mail, in person, or online |
To register a foreign corporation or LLC in Utah you need: the $70 fee ($75 if you want a fax confirmation), Application for Authority, Certificate of Good Standing, and Utah registered agent.
Fastest Way to Qualify Your Foreign Business in Utah: Online filings are processed in two business days. All other filings take up to 14 business days unless you pay $75 for expedited processing. The state processes expedited filings in 2 business days.
Entity Type | Required Form | Filing Fee |
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LLC | Foreign Registration Statement | $70 by mail, fax, email, in person, or online |
Corporation | Application for a Certificate of Authority | $70 by mail, fax, email, in person, or online |
To register a foreign corporation or LLC in Vermont you must submit: the $125 fee, 2 copies of the Application for Authority (if filing by mail), a Certificate of Good Standing, and a Vermont registered agent.
Fastest Way to Qualify Your Foreign Business in Vermont: Online filings are completed in 3 business days. Normal processing for paper filings takes 7-10 days.
Entity Type | Required Form | Filing Fee |
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LLC | Application for Certificate of Authority | $125 by mail, in person, or online |
Corporation | Application for Certificate of Authority | $125 by mail, in person, or online |
In order to register in Virginia as a foreign corporation or LLC you must include: the filing fee, Application for Authority or Registration, a Certificate of Good Standing, and a Virginia registered agent.
Fastest Way to Qualify Your Foreign Business in Virginia: Filing online and paying for expedited processing is the fastest way to register a foreign business in Virginia.
Entity Type | Required Form | Filing Fee |
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LLC | Application for Certificate of Registration | $100 by mail, in person, or online |
Corporation | Application for Certificate of Authority | $75 minimum by mail, in person, or online |
To register a foreign corporation or LLC in Washington you will need: the filing fee, Application for Authority or Registration, a Certificate of Good Standing, and a Washington registered agent.
Fastest Way to Qualify Your Foreign Business in Washington: Online filings are expedited and will be processed in 2 business days.
Entity Type | Required Form | Filing Fee |
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LLC | Foreign Entity Registration | $200 online |
Corporation | Foreign Entity Registration | $200 online |
The West Virginia Secretary of State requires the following: the filing fee, Application for Authority, a Certificate of Good Standing, and a West Virginia registered agent.
Fastest Way to Qualify Your Foreign Business in West Virginia: If you file online, your business is registered in 24-48 hours.
Entity Type | Required Form | Filing Fee |
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LLC | Application for Certificate of Authority | $150 by mail, in person, or online |
Corporation | Application for Certificate of Authority | $100 by mail, in person, or online |
To register an out of state corporation or LLC in Wisconsin, you must include the following: the filing fee, Application for Authority, and a Wisconsin registered agent.
Note: Foreign corporations must include a Certificate of Status from the home state.
Fastest Way to Qualify Your Foreign Business in Wisconsin: Expedited processing costs $25 and is completed by the end of the following day.
Entity Type | Required Form | Filing Fee |
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LLC | Application for Certificate of Registration | $100, mail, fax, in person, or online |
Corporation | Application for Certificate of Authority | $100 minimum by mail, fax, or in person |
The Wyoming Secretary of State requires the following: the filing fee, Application for Authority, Certificate of Good Standing, and a Wyoming Registered Agent Consent Form.
Note: The Wyoming Secretary of State requires original signatures.
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Entity Type | Required Form | Filing Fee |
---|---|---|
LLC | Application for Certificate of Authority | $100 by mail or in person |
Corporation | Application for Certificate of Authority | $100 by mail or in person |