If you formed your company in one state but are doing business in another state, you'll need to register your business in the state where you do business. The process is known as "foreign qualification" and every state has rules for when and how a company must register.
Qualifying to Do Business Outside Your State
If your LLC or corporation operates in more than one state, you could have yet another bureaucratic hurdle to tackle: qualifying to do business in other states. Each state has rules for when you must qualify to do business. Read about when and how to qualify your foreign business.
Foreign Limited Liability Company: FAQ
Get answers to frequently asked questions about foreign (out-of-state) LLCs.
Choosing where to form your LLC can sometimes be as perplexing as selecting the best legal structure for your business. Some owners organize their LLCs where they're physically located. Others opt for LLC-friendly states for tax and legal purposes.
How to Qualify as a Foreign Business in California
Learn the rules for qualifying your LLC or corporation to do business in California.
How to Qualify as a Foreign Business in Florida
Learn the rules for qualifying your LLC or corporation to do business in Florida.
How to Qualify as a Foreign Business in Illinois
Learn the rules for qualifying your LLC or corporation to do business in Illinois.
How to Qualify as a Foreign Business in Maryland
Learn the rules for qualifying your LLC or corporation to do business in Maryland.
How to Qualify as a Foreign Business in Massachusetts
Learn the rules for qualifying your LLC or corporation to do business in Massachusetts.
How to Qualify as a Foreign Business in New Jersey
Learn the rules for qualifying your LLC or corporation to do business in New Jersey.
How to Qualify as a Foreign Business in New York
Learn the rules for qualifying your LLC or corporation to do business in New York.
How to Qualify as a Foreign Business in Pennsylvania
Learn the rules for qualifying your LLC or corporation to do business in Pennsylvania.