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Does your company already exist as a registered LLC or corporation in another state?

Foreign registration is only for companies that already exist somewhere else — it registers that same company in a new state. If you're starting a brand-new company, you want LLC Formation instead.

Who's filing the LLC paperwork with the state?

Both are real options — pick whichever fits.

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Foreign Qualification

Register your existing LLC or Corporation to do business in a new state.

Does your company already exist as a registered LLC or corporation in another state?

Then you want LLC Formation, not foreign registration.

Foreign registration is only for companies that already exist somewhere else.

We'll carry over what you've already entered.

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What is Foreign Qualification?

When your LLC or Corporation does business in a state other than where it was formed, most states require you to register as a "foreign" entity. This gives your business legal authority to operate there.

We'll use this to create your account.

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The exact legal name of your existing entity as registered in your home state.

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What is a Registered Agent?

Every foreign-qualified entity needs a Registered Agent in the qualifying state -- a person or company designated to receive legal and tax documents on behalf of your business.

Estimated Cost

Foreign Qualification
State Filing Fee
Expedited processing
Registered Agent $149.00/yr
Total today
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Business Details

Provide the address and authorized person information for your foreign qualification filing.

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Principal Office Address

Your company's main office, as on file with the Secretary of State in . It can be any real address; it doesn't have to be in that state.

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Mailing Address

needs your own street address here too — the registered agent address can only serve as the registered agent address. Use your business location or home address.
Your Registered Agent address in — protects your personal address from public records!
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Business Purpose

Most states accept "any lawful business activity." You can change this if your entity has a specific purpose.

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Authorized Person

The individual authorized to sign the foreign qualification filing on behalf of the entity.

Review & Finalize

Please verify your order details before proceeding to secure payment.

Entity Information

Entity Name
Entity Type
Home State
Qualifying State
Registered Agent

Business Details

Principal Address
Business Purpose
Authorized Person

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Foreign Qualification

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State Filing Fee

Mandatory government fee for foreign entity registration.

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Expedited Processing

Additional state fee for expedited processing.

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Registered Agent

Annual subscription in qualifying state

$149.00/yr
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Your Contact Info

We'll only call about issues with your order, or to confirm you received urgent legal papers (service of process).
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Payment Summary

Foreign Qualification
State Filing Fee
Expedited Processing
Registered Agent $149.00/yr
Processing Fees $0.00
Total Due
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You will be redirected to Stripe to securely complete your transaction. No payment information is stored on our servers.

By placing this order you authorize us to execute and submit the registration application as .

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