Foreign Registration in Iowa
Registering Your Company as Foreign Entity in Iowa
If your company is registered outside of Iowa it is required to obtain a certificate of authority before transacting business in the state.
This process is called “Foreign Qualification”, and it involves filing Certificate of Authority with the Iowa Secretary of State.
To approve foreign qualification application Iowa Secretary of State requires certificate of good standing or its equivalent from the home state. The certificate must be current within 90 days. Keep in mind, foreign entity is required to appoint and maintain a registered agent in Iowa on file at all times in order to be in good standing.
The filing process with Iowa Secretary of State could take about 1-2 business days plus mailing time. Applicants should also allow additional time for obtaining the certificate of good standing from their home state.
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