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

Foreign qualification is what Washington requires when an entity formed in another state wants to legally transact business in Washington. This guide walks through when it is required, the documents needed, the $200 fee, and the process.

When you need to foreign-qualify in Washington

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

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