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

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

When you need to foreign-qualify in Arizona

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

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