Can an LLC be organized in two states?

No; although your corporation or limited liability company can register and do business in multiple states, you are only allowed to incorporate in one state.

Can you use your LLC in different states?

Yes. You can register your LLC in a different state if you comply with the laws and regulations of both states.

Can an LLC have multiple locations?

The answer is yes–it is possible and permissible to operate multiple businesses under one LLC. Many entrepreneurs who opt to do this use what is called a “Fictitious Name Statement” or a “DBA” (also known as a “Doing Business As”) to operate an additional business under a different name.

What determines nexus in a state?

Nexus determination is primarily controlled by the U.S. Constitution, in which the Due Process Clause requires a definite link or minimal connection between a state and the entity it wants to tax, and the Commerce Clause requires substantial presence.

Do I need to register my LLC in every state?

If your LLC conducts business in other states, you need to register your business in each of them. You also need to comply with the new state’s business and tax laws. In order to know which states to register in, it is important to understand what doing business in a particular state entails.

Can a limited liability company do business in another state?

Creating a limited liability company (LLC) allows you to conduct business in the state where your LLC formed, but further paperwork is necessary if you want to extend your business outside that state. If your LLC conducts business in other states, you need to register your business in each of them.

Can You incorporate a business in more than one state?

Technically, you incorporate a business in a single state, but can register to operate your business in additional states by filing a foreign qualification. This basically allows you to register your business in any other state you plan on conducting business.

How do I Register my company in another state?

To register your company in another state, you will need to submit a Certificate of Authority application (sometimes it’s called a Statement & Designation by a Foreign Corporation) with the particular state’s Secretary of State office.