Idaho Certificate of Authority for Foreign Idaho Corporation

What does it cost to register a foreign corporation in Idaho?

$100.00 if the application is typed, for normal processing.
$120.00 if the application is not typed, for normal processing.
$30.00 if the application is typed, for non-profit.
$20.00 additional for expedited processing.

How long does it take for the State to process the Idaho Certificate of Authority?

Normal Processing: 3 business days, plus additional time for mailing.
In Person Processing: 3 business days.
Expedited Processing: 8 business hours, plus additional time for mailing.

How will I get verification of qualification back from Idaho?

A stamped copy of your application will be returned to you by mail.

What forms do I file with Idaho to qualify my out of State Corporation?

The Application for Certificate of Authority, Certificate of Existence or Goods Standing and the filing fee is required.

What do I need from my home State?

A Certificate of Existence of Good Standing is required.

Will I need an Idaho registered agent for my corporation?

Yes, when you hire Northwest as your registered agent, it's a flat rate yearly price of $125.00 a year, you'll have an online account that tracks your report due dates, which States your registered in, when your yearly service with us is up, and any documents we receive locally for you are uploaded into your account immediately for complete viewing. If or when you get served with a lawsuit, we can email up to 4 people and your attorney at the same time for real time complete viewing of a lawsuit. You'll receive annual report reminders. It's the same price every year, and there are no weird fees or cancellation fees.

You'll also see all the pre-populated forms and specific filing instructions on the thank you page, in your online account, and they are emailed to you immediately upon signing up for 1 year of registered agent service.

Does the Idaho registered agent need to sign the filing?

No.

How can I file the Idaho Certificate of Authority?

By mail, fax or in person.

What is the State agency that accepts the out of State registration?

Idaho Secretary of State
450 N. 4th Street
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0080
Phone: (208)334-2301

Do the signatures on the Idaho corporation application need to be original?

No.

Who has to sign the foreign corporation filing?

A director of an officer of the corporation must sign the form.

Are there any weird things about registering in Idaho?

County filing or publication is not necessary, unless specifically required by the county in which your registered agent resides.

Is there ongoing Idaho annual report and/or initial reporting requirements?

Annual reports are due on the last day of the month, on the anniversary month you initially filed.

What are your fees?

You'll need to have an Idaho registered agent. We charge $125.00 a year to act as your registered agent in Idaho. It's a flat rate, once a year fee, and includes more than other registered agents. Here's a little more about our registered agent service.

We charge a $100.00 one-time filing service fee if you would like us to obtain the certificates needed from your home State, and register your company in any State you choose. We have offices in every State and can act as your registered agent and make your filings for you in any State. If you would like to register with multiple States at once, we can usually drop our filing service fee down.