enginerding
Structural
- Oct 3, 2006
- 205
I have a few questions that basically revolve around whether or not it is required for a company to file as a foreign corporation in another state.
Suppose I am a licensed engineer at a small firm with only 1 office, in State A, and I am hired by a client who also has an office in State A. The firm is a corporation in State A and also is registered as a Professional Design Firm (with the board of engineering) so the corporation is authorized to offer engineering services in State A. Suppose I (personally) also have my PE in State B. If the client (with his office in State A) hires us (with our only office in State A) to provide a design to be constructed in State B:
(1) does the firm need to file as a corporation in State B?
(2) does the firm need to register with the board of engineering in State B?
(3) does the answer vary from State to State?
follow-up question:
Can a firm register with the Board of Engineering (get a Certificate of Authorization) without first filing as a corporation with the Secretary of State?
Suppose I am a licensed engineer at a small firm with only 1 office, in State A, and I am hired by a client who also has an office in State A. The firm is a corporation in State A and also is registered as a Professional Design Firm (with the board of engineering) so the corporation is authorized to offer engineering services in State A. Suppose I (personally) also have my PE in State B. If the client (with his office in State A) hires us (with our only office in State A) to provide a design to be constructed in State B:
(1) does the firm need to file as a corporation in State B?
(2) does the firm need to register with the board of engineering in State B?
(3) does the answer vary from State to State?
follow-up question:
Can a firm register with the Board of Engineering (get a Certificate of Authorization) without first filing as a corporation with the Secretary of State?