Virginia Registration by Qualification is the process of registering a business in the state of Virginia. This registration is required for businesses that are either headquartered or operate within the state of Virginia. There are three main types of Virginia Registration by Qualification: foreign qualification, foreign qualification by application, and foreign qualification by filing. Foreign qualification is for businesses that are not physically located in the state of Virginia but wish to do business there. This type of registration requires the applicant to file a Certificate of Authority, which is an official document stating the business has permission to do business in Virginia. Foreign qualification by application is for businesses that are physically located in the state of Virginia but are not registered there. This type of registration requires the applicant to submit an application to the Corporation Commission of the State Corporation Commission of Virginia. Foreign qualification by filing is for businesses that are physically located in the state of Virginia but are not registered there. This type of registration requires the applicant to file a Certificate of Authority, as well as several other documents, with the Corporation Commission of the State Corporation Commission of Virginia. Virginia Registration by Qualification is an important step in opening a business in the state of Virginia, and is necessary for businesses to legally operate there.