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.
Get the details on qualifying to do business outside your state in select U.S. states. If your state isn't listed, see our article on Qualifying to Do Business Outside Your State, below.
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.
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.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about foreign (out-of-state) LLCs.
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