If you will be conducting business outside your state of incorporation, you must apply for and receive foreign qualification from each state your business will operate in.
A new article, What is Foreign Qualification? , posted in the Knowledge Center at MaxFilings provides a good overview of the process of applying for foreign qualification.
The foreign qualification process involves paying filing fees and submitting the proper paperwork, which includes:
- A name availability search
- Appointment of a registered agent
- Certificate of Authority registration
Read the article for a good overview of foreign qualification and who needs it. It’s easy to file for foreign qualification online at MaxFilings.