Register your out-of-state business to do business in New York.

Foreign qualification is what New York requires when an entity formed in another state wants to legally transact business in New York. This guide walks through when it is required, the documents needed, the $250 fee, and the process.

When you need to foreign-qualify in New York

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

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