Foreign Corporation Colorado Qualification

What is a Colorado Foreign Corporation?

A Colorado Foreign Corporation is an INC originally formed in another state that registers to do business in Colorado. The process of registering a foreign Corporation in Colorado is called foreign qualification. Foreign qualification is used to register a foreign company so that it may transact business in the state of Colorado. There are a few requirements when filing an application for registration in Colorado.

Foreign Corporations can register the Foreign Corporations name in Colorado for the period of one year, a renewal will be required to continue the registration for another year.

 

How to Register A Foreign Corporation in Colorado

Foreign Corporation Requirements

  1. Name
  2. Jurisdiction
  3. Address
  4. Registered Agent

 

Name

The exact true name of the Corporation where it was formed will be provided for Colorado Foreign Corporation Qualification. If the exact name is not available for filing in Colorado, an assumed name will be permitted for use.

Jurisdiction

The form and where the Corporation was originally formed is required to be listed.

Address

A Principal Office address is to be listed, this can be any address in the world where the records are kept. A separate mailing address can be listed.

Registered Agent

A Colorado registered agent duties include:

  • Maintaining a registered office (physical street location within the state)
  • Remaining open during regular business hours
  • Accepting service of process and official business mail on behalf of clients
  • Contacting clients when mail arrives at registered office
  • Forwarding all documents to clients in a timely manner

 

How to File a Colorado Foreign Corporation Qualification Document

Steps in registering a foreign corporation in Colorado:

  1. A foreign Corporation qualification begins by determining if your Corporation’s name is already in use in the state of Colorado and if your name meets the standards set out by Colorado law. If your name does not fulfill both requirements, you will need to register an Assumed Entity Name for your foreign Corporation Colorado qualification.
  2. To foreign qualify your Corporation, you must file a Statement of Foreign Entity Authority with the Secretary of State. This can only be filed online. There is a $100 filing fee.
  3. On the Statement of Foreign Entity Authority, you must appoint a Colorado registered agent. Your registered agent will accept service of process on your behalf. The agent must have a physical street location in Colorado.
  4. After a foreign Corporation qualification is complete, your Corporation will be required to file a Periodic Report each year with the Secretary of State. The periodic report is filed online.

 

Periodic Report

Once your foreign Corporation qualification is complete, your business will have to file a Periodic Report each year and pay the $10 filing fee. The periodic reporting period for your business begins on the first day of the anniversary month of registration and extends for three months. If your Corporation foreign registered on October 15, its reporting period is from October 1 to December 31.

 

Foreign Corporation Registration Quick Facts

 

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