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

Foreign qualification is what Texas requires when an entity formed in another state wants to legally transact business in Texas. This guide walks through when it is required, the documents needed, the $750 fee, and the process.

When you need to foreign-qualify in Texas

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

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