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Where is your LLC formed?

Select the state where you filed your Articles of Organization.

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3 quick questions
Free multi-state compliance check

Does your LLC need to register in another state?

Answer 3 questions to find out if your business triggered foreign qualification, see exact state fees, and get compliant.

Built from official state filing data

Secretary of State· State Tax Agencies· IRS
Step 1 of 3

Where is your LLC formed?

Select a state to start your compliance check.

Don't have an LLC yet? Help me pick a state ↗

Explore Foreign Qualification Fees by State

Every state charges a different fee to register a foreign LLC. Hover to compare.

Under $125
$125–$249
$250–$499
$500+
Hover any state to see its filing fees

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What brings you here?

This determines which tool is right for you.

1Formed
2Presence
3Results

Where is your LLC formed?

Select the state where you filed your Articles of Organization.

✓WY
2Presence
3Results

Where else do you operate?

Select every other state where you have an office, warehouse, retail location, or W-2 employees.

Select all that apply. If none, continue to see your result.

1Location
2Business
3Priority
4Results

Where do you live?

Your home state is usually the simplest and cheapest place to form an LLC.

✓CA
2Business
3Priority
4Results

What type of business?

This helps us tailor the recommendation to your situation.

✓CA
✓Type
3Priority
4Results

What matters most to you?

Pick the factor that is most important for your LLC.