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

Foreign qualification is what Minnesota requires when an entity formed in another state wants to legally transact business in Minnesota. This guide walks through when it is required, the documents needed, the $185 fee, and the process.

When you need to foreign-qualify in Minnesota

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

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