LLCs
Fee
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Not verified yet
Timing
A foreign entity may not do business in Indiana until registered; the statute excepts foreign regulated entities.
Required documents
Signed foreign registration statement and authenticated certificate of existence or equivalent from the formation jurisdiction.
Penalties for operating without registration
Cannot maintain an Indiana action or proceeding unless registered.
Timing
A foreign entity may not do business in Indiana until registered; the statute excepts foreign regulated entities.
Verified 2026-10-25 — source and quotation
Sec. 2. (a) A foreign entity may not do business in Indiana until it registers with the secretary of state under this article. However, this requirement does not apply to foreign regulated entities.Official source
Required documents
Signed foreign registration statement and authenticated certificate of existence or equivalent from the formation jurisdiction.
Verified 2026-10-25 — source and quotation
Sec. 3. To register to do business in Indiana, a foreign entity must deliver a foreign registration statement to the secretary of state for filing. The statement must be signed by the entity and state or be accompanied by: … (10) a certificate of existence or similar document authenticated by the secretary of state or other official having custody of business records of the entity in the state or country where the entity was organized.Official source
Fee
Not verified yet
Penalties for operating without registration
Cannot maintain an Indiana action or proceeding unless registered.
Verified 2026-10-25 — source and quotation
(b) A foreign entity doing business in Indiana may not maintain an action or proceeding in this state unless it is registered to do business in Indiana.Official source