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

Foreign qualification is what Indiana requires when an entity formed in another state wants to legally transact business in Indiana. This guide walks through when it is required, the documents needed, the $105 fee, and the process.

When you need to foreign-qualify in Indiana

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

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