What paperwork is required to foreign qualify?
A. In order to foreign qualify in another state, you must file a certificate of authority, which is a document that grants a foreign corporation or limited liability company (LLC) permission to transact business in that state. In addition, most states require a certificate of good standing from your state of formation before granting a certificate of authority. The certificate of good standing is a document that states your company has met all the necessary requirements for corporations or LLCs imposed by your state of formation.