Tennessee Corporation Foreign Qualification
What is a Tennessee Foreign Corporation?
A foreign Tennessee Corporation is an INC originally formed in another state that registers to do business in Tennessee. The process of registering a foreign Corporation in Tennessee is called foreign qualification. Foreign qualification is used to register a foreign company so that it may transact business in the state of Tennessee. There are a few requirements when filing an application for registration in Tennessee.
How to Register A Foreign Corporation in Tennessee
Foreign Corporation Requirements
- Name
- Domestic Jurisdiction
- Registered Agent
- Year Close
- Principal Office
- Officers/Directors
Name
The name must match the name in the domestic jurisdiction. If the Foreign Corporation name does not include a corporate identifier such as “Corporation”, “Company”, “Incorporated” or an abbreviation of one of those words, it must add one on the application.
Domestic Jurisdiction
The state or country under whose law the Foreign Corporation was filed along with the date of incorporation, the period of duration and the date the Corp started doing business in Tennessee.
Registered Agent
The name and complete address of a Registered Agent located in Tennessee is required for all business types. The Tennessee Registered Agent will accept any service of process or other legal documents for the Foreign Corp.
Year Close
The fiscal year close month will be required to list on the application.
Principal Office
The complete address of the Foreign Corporation is to be listed. This includes the address, city, state and zip code.
Officers/Directors
.The title, name and business address of the Officers will be listed. The Directors have to share their names and business address also.
Tennessee Foreign Corporation Registration Quick Facts
- Filing Form: Certificate of Authority
- Filing Fee: $600
- Filing Agency: Tennessee Secretary of State
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