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Foreign corporation is a term used in the United States to describe an existing corporation (or other type of corporate entity, such as a limited liability company or LLC) that conducts business in a state or jurisdiction other than where it was originally incorporated.

You can register a foreign (out-of-state) corporation in California by filing a Statement and Designation by Foreign Corporation (Form S&DC-S/N), along with a Certificate of Good Standing, to the Secretary of State's office. There is a $100 filing fee.

A controlled foreign corporation is one that operates outside the U.S. with 50% or more U.S. shareholders. U.S. shareholders, directors, or officers of a controlled foreign corporation must report their income from that corporation and pay tax on it.

A corporation conducting business in one state when incorporated in another is considered a foreign corporation and must qualify as a foreign corporation to legally do business in that state.

Foreign Entity - Any business organization that transacts business outside of its state of formation is recognized as foreign in the states in which it obtains a certificate of authority. Foreign Qualification - Refers to registering your business or nonprofit outside its state of formation.

A foreign corporation is corporation organized, authorized, or existing under the laws of any foreign country4 A foreign corporation is either a resident - a corporation engaged in trade or business in the Philippines5, or a non-resident - a corporation not engaged in trade or business in the Philippines6.

A foreign corporation is a corporation that is incorporated in one state, but authorized to do business in one or more other states. For example, a corporation may be formally registered in Delaware, but authorized to do business in California, Florida, and Texas.