Foreign LLC registration
Register a Utah LLC in Another State
An LLC formed in Utah that does business in another state registers there as a foreign LLC. Many states want proof of good standing from Utah: the Certificate of Existence, $12, issued online as an instant download. Pick the state you are registering in to see its form, state fee and our total.
Where are you registering?
| Registering in | Form | State fee | Total with us | Utah certificate needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | No form number, online | $184 | $383 | No |
| Alaska | Form 08-0497 | $350 | $549 | Yes |
| Arizona | Form L025 | $153.30 + $35 required expedite | $387.30 | Yes |
| Arkansas | Form FL-01 | $270 | $469 | Yes |
| California | Form LLC-5 | $70 | $269 | Yes |
| Colorado | No form number, online | $100 | $299 | No |
| Connecticut | No form number, online | $120 | $319 | Yes |
| Delaware | No form number | $200 | $399 | Yes |
| Florida | Form CR2E027 | $125 | $324 | Yes |
| Georgia | Form CD 241 | $235 | $434 | No |
| Hawaii | Form FLLC-1 | $51 | $250 | Yes |
| Idaho | No form number, online | $103.50 | $302.50 | Yes |
| Indiana | State Form 56369 | $105 | $304 | Yes |
| Iowa | Form 635_0010 | $100 | $299 | Yes |
| Kansas | Form FA | $115 | $314 | No |
| Kentucky | Form FBE | $90 | $289 | No |
| Louisiana | Form 972 | $190 | $389 | Yes |
| Maine | Form MLLC-12 | $250 + $50 required expedite | $499 | Yes |
| Maryland | No form number, paper form | $104.50 + $50 required expedite | $353.50 | Yes |
| Massachusetts | No form number, paper form | $520 | $719 | Yes |
| Michigan | Form CSCL/CD 760 | $50 | $249 | Yes |
| Minnesota | No form number, online | $205 | $404 | No |
| Mississippi | Form F0200 | $250 | $449 | Yes |
| Missouri | Form LLC 4 | $105 | $304 | Yes |
| Montana | No form number, online | $70 | $269 | No |
| Nebraska | No form number, online | $110 | $309 | Yes |
| Nevada | No form number, online | $425 | $624 | No |
| New Hampshire | Form FLLC-1 | $102 | $301 | No |
| New Jersey | No form number, online | $100 | $299 | Yes |
| New Mexico | No form number, online | $100 | $299 | Yes |
| New York | Form DOS-1361-f-a | $250 | $449 | Yes |
| North Carolina | Form L-09 | $253 | $452 | Yes |
| North Dakota | No form number, online | $135 | $334 | Yes |
| Ohio | Form 617 | $99 | $298 | No |
| Oklahoma | Form 0081 | $312 | $511 | Yes |
| Oregon | Form 110 | $275 | $474 | No |
| Pennsylvania | Form DSCB:15-412 | $250 | $449 | No |
| Rhode Island | Form 450 | $156 | $355 | Yes |
| South Carolina | Form F0008 | $110 | $309 | Yes |
| South Dakota | No form number, online | $750 | $949 | Yes |
| Tennessee | Form SS-4233 | $300 | $499 | Yes |
| Texas | Form 304 | $767.13 + $50 required expedite | $1,016.13 | No |
| Vermont | No form number, online | $155 | $354 | Yes |
| Virginia | Form LLC1052 | $100 | $299 | Yes |
| Washington | No form number, online | $200 | $399 | Yes |
| West Virginia | Form LLF-1 | $151 | $350 | Yes |
| Wisconsin | Form 521 | $100 | $299 | No |
| Wyoming | No form number | $150 | $349 | Yes |
Totals include our $199 service with the first year of registered agent service in the state you register in, and the expedite a few states require at checkout.
Questions
Does an LLC formed in Utah need to register in another state?
Yes, in each state where it does business; it stays formed in Utah and registers there as a foreign LLC.
Which states ask for the Utah certificate?
34 of the 48 states in the table ask for the Certificate of Existence with the filing; the last column shows which.
How do I get the Certificate of Existence?
Utah issues it online as an instant download for $12. It comes as a short form ($12) or a long form ($20).
How old can the certificate be?
From 30 days to one year, depending on the state; 60 days is the most common limit (10 states). Each filing page gives the rule for that state.
What does registering cost?
Our $199 plus the state fee, which runs from $50 to $767.13 here; the table shows each total.
Do I keep filing in Utah?
Yes: Utah's Annual Report/Renewal ($18) continues, and the new state adds its own yearly filing.
Do I need a registered agent in each state?
Yes, one in each state where the company is registered. Ours is included for the first year in the new state, then $149 a year.
Can I form a new company in the other state instead?
You can, but it would be a separate company with its own formation and yearly filings, while the Utah company keeps its Annual Report/Renewal ($18). Registering keeps one company.