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

Foreign qualification is what Delaware requires when an entity formed in another state wants to legally transact business in Delaware. This guide walks through when it is required, the documents needed, the $200 fee, and the process.

When you need to foreign-qualify in Delaware

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

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