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The document outlines the requirements for foreign associations to qualify for transacting intrastate business in California. It details the necessary forms, including the Statement and Designation by Foreign Association, and specifies that an officer's or trustee's certificate must accompany the filing. The document also provides instructions on where to submit filings, associated fees, and additional resources for compliance with state regulations.

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What is a statement and designation by Foreign Corporation?

Statement and Designation by Foreign Corporation (Form SDC-S/N) To qualify a corporation from another state, foreign country or other place to transact intrastate business in California, you must file a Statement and Designation by Foreign Corporation (Form SDC-S/N) with the California Secretary of State.

What is a qualified foreign entity?

What is foreign qualification? Foreign qualification is the process of registering to do business in a state other than the one in which you incorporated (in the case of a corporation) or formed your business (in the case of an LLC) so that your business can legally operate in that state.

What is a foreign qualification in California?

The Publicly Traded Corporate Disclosure Statement form, including instructions for completing the form, is available on the Secretary of States website at or through our bizfile California portal at Once completed,

What are foreign qualifications?

Foreign qualification refers to registering your business with the secretary of state office of another state. It enables your company to legally pursue growth opportunities across state borders without having to incorporate a new business entity.

Do I need to file a statement of Information every year?

To operate in California as a foreign corporation, your business needs to go through a process called foreign qualification. This lets California know that you are legally operating in its borders. Unlike simply forming a new business in California, foreign qualification keeps all your business information the same.

How to foreign qualify LLC in California?

To register as a foreign LLC in Calfiornia, you will need to submit the Application to Register a Foreign Limited Liability Company to the Secretary of State, Business Programs Division. This costs $70. Northwest can register your foreign LLC in California for just $225 + state fees.

How do I avoid $800 LLC fees in California?

If you cancel your LLC within one year of organizing, you can file Short form cancellation (SOS Form LLC-4/8) with the SOS. Your LLC will not be subject to the annual $800 tax for its first tax year.

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