Foreign Qualification

An organization is considered to be domestic only in the state in which it was formed. Depending on the organization's particular needs, you may expect to transact business outside of the state of incorporation. In all other states, your organization will be regarded as a foreign corporation.

To qualify your organization to transact business in another state, you must register as a foreign corporation in that state. Additionally, most states required a registered agent within each state of qualification. We can prepare and file all of the paperwork necessary to qualify your organization as a foreign corporation in any state.

Our foreign qualification service includes:

• Name availability check in the state of qualification
• Preparation of the certificate of authority
• Obtaining a certificate of good standing
• Payment of initial state fees

Our legal fee for a foreign qualification is $99 plus (state qualification and certificate of good standing fees.