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Glossary entry

Explaining a foreign registration

An application that brings an LLC formed in one state into another so it can work there lawfully.
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Quick reference

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Foreign qualification or certificate of authority

In real terms

Plan for a state fee, an agent in the new state and often a good standing certificate from your home state.

Differences by state

Expect between $50 (Michigan) and $750 (Texas) to register. See each state's rule.

Pages that use this term

This term shows up on these pages: LLC formation rules by state, Agent requirements in each state, Foreign LLC filings in each state.

Documents and pricing pages behind this page

  1. October 2026 confirmation of LARA Corporations Division at michigan.gov
  2. October 2026 confirmation of LARA limited liability company forms at michigan.gov
  3. October 2026 confirmation of MCL 450.5002, certificate of authority at legislature.mi.gov
  4. October 2026 confirmation of MCL 450.5008, activities that are at legislature.mi.gov
  5. October 2026 confirmation of MCL 450.5007, consequences of transacting at legislature.mi.gov
  6. October 2026 confirmation of LARA annual reports and annual at michigan.gov
  7. October 2026 confirmation of Texas Secretary of State, foreign at sos.state.tx.us
  8. October 2026 confirmation of Form 304 instructions at sos.state.tx.us
  9. October 2026 confirmation of Fee schedule, Form 806 at sos.texas.gov
  10. October 2026 confirmation of Business Organizations Code, Chapter 9 at statutes.capitol.texas.gov
  11. October 2026 confirmation of Texas Comptroller, franchise tax at comptroller.texas.gov