Register your out-of-state business to do business in Alabama.

Foreign qualification is what Alabama requires when an entity formed in another state wants to legally transact business in Alabama. This guide walks through when it is required, the documents needed, the $150 fee, and the process.

When you need to foreign-qualify in Alabama

Alabama requires foreign qualification when an out-of-state entity is doing business in the state. Triggers include:

• Physical office or storefront in Alabama.
• Employees working in Alabama.
• Real property ownership in Alabama.
• Holding a bank account or credit line for Alabama-located operations.
• Recurring contracts or sales with Alabama customers.
• Licenses or permits requiring entity registration.