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

Foreign qualification is what Georgia requires when an entity formed in another state wants to legally transact business in Georgia. This guide walks through when it is required, the documents needed, the $225 fee, and the process.

When you need to foreign-qualify in Georgia

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

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