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

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

When you need to foreign-qualify in Louisiana

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

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