Wisconsin Corporation Foreign Qualification
What is a Wisconsin Foreign Corporation?
A foreign Wisconsin Corporation is an INC originally formed in another state that registers to do business in Wisconsin. The process of registering a foreign Corporation in Wisconsin is called foreign qualification. Foreign qualification is used to register a foreign company so that it may transact business in the state of Wisconsin. There are a few requirements when filing an application for registration in Wisconsin.
How to Register A Foreign Corporation in Wisconsin
Foreign Corporation Requirements
- Name
- Home Jurisdiction
- Registered Agent
- Principal Office
- Business Start
- Officers/Directors
- Shares
- Estimates
Name
The name of the Foreign Corporation as it reads in the domestic state of incorporation will be listed on the Foreign Business Corporation Certificate of Authority application.
Home Jurisdiction
State or country of incorporation, date of incorporation and the duration of the Foreign Corporation will all be listed.
Registered Agent
A Registered Agent located in Wisconsin will be required for the filing. The Wisconsin Registered Agent’s name and the Registered Office is to be recorded.
Principal Office
The Principal Office given will include the address, city, state, country and zip or postal code.
Business Start
State whether the Foreign Corp has done business in Wisconsin before the filing date of the application. Additional forms and fees may apply.
Officers/Directors
Name and addresses of the Officers and Directors will be listed. The titles of the Officers will be required as well.
Shares
Class, series if any, number of shares and the value will be included on the application.
Estimates
The first years activity will be estimated.
Wisconsin Foreign Corporation Registration Quick Facts
- Filing Form: Certificate of Authority Application
- Filing Fee: $100 minimum
- Filing Agency: Division of Corporate & Consumer Services
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