Foreign Entity Qualification / Florida Certificate of Authority
If your LLC or Corporation was incorporated in another US state (such as Delaware, Wyoming, Nevada, or Texas) and is now opening an office, hiring employees, or transacting commercial business in Florida, state law requires a formal Qualification for Foreign Entity (Certificate of Authority). We obtain a current Certificate of Good Standing from your formation state, prepare the Florida foreign qualification petition, designate a Florida Registered Agent, and obtain your official state authority charter.
Our Turnkey Filing Process
We gather your biographical and factual details via our secure bilingual intake questionnaire.
We accurately type official forms, index exhibits, cross-reference data, and calculate required fees.
We attach certified foreign record translations and apply commissioned Florida Notary seals (Mobile/RON).
We submit electronically or dispatch your package via tracked courier directly to the authority.
Required Documents & Prerequisites
Before submitting your filing, ensure you have gathered the following prerequisite records. You can check them off below or print the full checklist.
What's Included in Your Flat-Fee Package
Official Florida Certificate of Authority to Transact Business + Sunbiz Foreign Registration Charter.
Application preparation, Registered Agent acceptance, state filing processing.
Florida Filing Bureau is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice, legal opinions, or courtroom representation. All services are clerical and completed under client direction (Florida Bar Rule 10-2.1).
+ $125.00 State fee (LLC) / $70.00 State fee (Corp)