Opening in each city as a foreign company
What changes when the owner or parent company is based abroad. 41 cities, each with its number of filings and fixed government fees.
Every city at a glance
| City | Country | Filings | Fixed government fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City | United States | 2 | None fixed |
| Los Angeles | United States | 2 | None fixed |
| Houston | United States | 2 | None fixed |
| San Francisco | United States | 2 | None fixed |
| San Jose | United States | 2 | None fixed |
| Chicago | United States | 3 | $150 |
| Seattle | United States | 3 | None fixed |
| Boston | United States | 3 | $500 |
| Miami | United States | 3 | $125 |
| Dallas | United States | 2 | None fixed |
| Austin | United States | 2 | None fixed |
| Washington, DC | United States | 2 | None fixed |
| Atlanta | United States | 3 | None fixed |
| Philadelphia | United States | 3 | $125 |
| Las Vegas | United States | 3 | None fixed |
| San Antonio | United States | 2 | None fixed |
| Tampa | United States | 3 | $125 |
| San Diego | United States | 2 | None fixed |
| Irvine | United States | 2 | None fixed |
| Orlando | United States | 3 | $125 |
| Fort Worth | United States | 2 | None fixed |
| Phoenix | United States | 3 | None fixed |
| Oakland | United States | 2 | None fixed |
| Sacramento | United States | 2 | None fixed |
| Portland | United States | 2 | None fixed |
| Plano | United States | 2 | None fixed |
| Arlington | United States | 2 | None fixed |
| Fairfax County | United States | 2 | None fixed |
| Edison | United States | 3 | None fixed |
| Jersey City | United States | 3 | None fixed |
| Denver | United States | 3 | None fixed |
| Minneapolis | United States | 2 | None fixed |
| Columbus | United States | 2 | None fixed |
| Cupertino | United States | 2 | None fixed |
| Milpitas | United States | 2 | None fixed |
| Daly City | United States | 2 | None fixed |
| Arcadia | United States | 2 | None fixed |
| Alhambra | United States | 2 | None fixed |
| Fort Lee | United States | 3 | None fixed |
| Bellevue | United States | 3 | None fixed |
| Rockville | United States | 2 | None fixed |
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Every filing links to the agency's own page, and every fact comes from an official form or agency page. Agency requirements change; check the agency's page before you file. How we source and check these guides
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