Foreign Entity Business Formations

When you form your company in one state but operate your business out of another, you're considered a "foreign entity" in the state of operation. To remain in good standing in your host state you'll have to file for "foreign qualification" and registration. With LegalZoom, this process is fast and easy.

Foreign Qualification Services

Click here to fill out LegalZoom's online questionnaire, and we'll do the rest.

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Corporations

Standard Package

$229.00

Plus State Filing Fees

Rush Package

$339.00

Plus State Filing & Expedite Fees

State Fees: (required)**

Only includes required state fees to meet delivery times.

STATE	ECON/STANDARD	GOLD/RUSH

Originating State Certificate of Good Standing Fees: (required)

Select your state to see your mandatory state filing fee.

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LLCs

Standard Package

$229.00

Plus State Filing Fees

Rush Package

$339.00

Plus State Filing & Expedite Fees

State Fees: (required)**

Only includes required state fees to meet delivery times.

STATE	ECON/STANDARD	GOLD/RUSH

Originating State Certificate of Good Standing Fees: (required)

Select your state to see your mandatory state filing fee.

STATE	ECON/STANDARD	GOLD/RUSH

You save $751.00 with LegalZoom!
A lawyer would charge you approximately $980.00 for standard foreign qualification package.*

*Based on an average hourly rate of $266/hour (2006 Survey of Law Firm Economics, Altman Weil Pensa Publications). Lawyer fee does not include state filing fees.

**Pricing does not include post-formation requirements such as annual report fees, statement of officers fees or taxes. Please see the LLC Education Center for examples of these fees. You may also contact the state, an accountant or LegalZoom for more information about these fees. Filing fees include the required state fees and state expedite, name reservation, walk-in and other fees.