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

Foreign qualification is what Florida requires when an entity formed in another state wants to legally transact business in Florida. This guide walks through when it is required, the documents needed, the $125 fee, and the process.

When you need to foreign-qualify in Florida

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

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