Step-by-step foreign qualification requirements, fees, and filing instructions for Kentucky LLCs expanding into Indiana.
Before filing, verify that your LLC name (or a distinguishable variation) is available in Indiana. If your exact name is already taken, you may need to register under a fictitious or assumed name.
Search the business name register on the Indiana Secretary of State website before you file.
Indiana requires a Certificate of Existence from Kentucky to prove your LLC is in good standing. The fee is $10. Available to order online. No expiration printed; foreign-state applications typically require dating within 30-90 days.
Order from Kentucky ↗Submit your application along with the Certificate of Existence and the $105 filing fee. Processing time is 5-7 business days. Expedited processing available for $50. Online filing is available.
Indiana filing portal ↗You must designate a registered agent with a physical address in Indiana to accept legal documents on behalf of your LLC. This is required as part of the foreign qualification application.
If your LLC did business in Indiana before filing, check the Indiana foreign LLC penalty guide first. Back fees can run from the date you started, not the date you file.
Per Indiana Code 23-0.5-5-5(a). This is a non-exhaustive list.
A registered agent is required for foreign qualification. These services operate in all 50 states.
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This page provides general information based on publicly available state requirements. It is not legal advice. Verify all fees and requirements with the Indiana Secretary of State before filing.