# Where Do I Have Authority to Do Business?

> If I incorporate my business in District of Columbia, is that registration valid in other states? No. Formation of the entity in the District of Co...

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Last updated: 2022-11-03T21:28:13.448Z

**If I incorporate my business in District of Columbia, is that registration valid in other states?**

No. Formation of the entity in the District of Columbia allows for that entity to conduct business in the District only. If domestic filing entity wishes to conduct business outside of the District of Columbia then it shall meet the requirements of each jurisdiction in which it wants to do business. Contact the corporate licensing authority in the appropriate state or province for more information.

**If I registered my business outside of the District of Columbia, do I need to register to conduct business in DC?**

An organization registered in another state or country that seeks to transact business in the District of Columbia must obtain authority by filing an application for foreign registration.