Application For Certificate Of Authority For Foreign Professional Corporation {CD 238}

FORM CD 238 - APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY FOR FOREIGN PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION. This form is issued by the Georgia Secretary of State, Corporations Division, for professional corporations organized outside Georgia that wish to conduct business within the state. This filing, required under O.C.G.A. Title 14, grants a foreign professional corporation legal authority to operate in Georgia. The form collects essential details including the corporation’s name, jurisdiction of incorporation, registered agent, officers, business address, and professional purpose (such as law, medicine, engineering, or accountancy). Applicants must include an original certificate of existence or good standing (issued within 90 days by the home state), the $235 filing fee, and—if applicable—a board resolution adopting a fictitious name. A $500 statutory penalty applies if the corporation began business in Georgia more than 30 days before filing. www.FormsWorkflow.com