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

Foreign qualification is what Virginia requires when an entity formed in another state wants to legally transact business in Virginia. This guide walks through when it is required, the documents needed, the $100 fee, and the process.

When you need to foreign-qualify in Virginia

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

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