Non-Registration States<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The following states do not require franchise registration or filing fees. The state regulates that the franchisor follows the FDD guidelines and have an approved FDD. So it is quite easy to register a franchise in these states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Alabama<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Alaska<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Arizona<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Arkansas<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Colorado<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Delaware<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n District of Columbia<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Georgia<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Idaho<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Iowa<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Kansas<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Louisiana<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Massachusetts<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Mississippi<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Missouri<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Montana<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Nevada<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n New Hampshire<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n New Jersey<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n New Mexico<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Ohio<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Oklahoma<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Oregon<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Pennsylvania<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Tennessee<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Vermont<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n West Virginia<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Wyoming<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n To register a franchise in a particular state, part of the registration process requires the franchisor to file and pay a fee but does not require the franchisor to submit documents and seek approval to sell franchises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Connecticut<\/strong> has a franchise registration filing fee of $400.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Florida<\/strong> has a franchise registration filing fee of $100.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kentucky<\/strong> has a franchise registration filing fee of $0.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Maine<\/strong> has a filing fee of $25.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nebraska<\/strong> has a filing fee of $100.<\/p>\n\n\n\n North Carolina<\/strong> has a filing fee of $250.<\/p>\n\n\n\n South Carolina<\/strong> has a filing fee of $100.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Texas<\/strong> has a filing fee of $25.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Utah <\/strong>has a filing fee of $100.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To register a franchise, these are the states that require franchise registration and approval of FDD prior to selling in or from the state. These fees can and may change depending on the state regulators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n CALIFORNIA – Franchisee Pays Fee of $675<\/p>\n\n\n\n HAWAII – Franchisee Pays Fee of $125<\/p>\n\n\n\n ILLINOIS – Franchisee Pays Fee of $500<\/p>\n\n\n\n INDIANA – Franchisee Pays Fee $500<\/p>\n\n\n\n MARYLAND – Fee $500<\/p>\n\n\n\n MICHIGAN – Fee $250<\/p>\n\n\n\n MINNESOTA – Fee $400<\/p>\n\n\n\n NORTH DAKOTA – Fee $250<\/p>\n\n\n\n NEW YORK – Fee $750<\/p>\n\n\n\n RHODE ISLAND – Registration Fee $500<\/p>\n\n\n\n SOUTH DAKOTA – Registration Fee $250<\/p>\n\n\n\n VIRGINIA – Registration Fee $500<\/p>\n\n\n\n WASHINGTON – Registration Fee $600<\/p>\n\n\n\n WISCONSIN – Registration Fee $400<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep in mind, other than registration fees, another set of fees that prospective franchisees need to pay is royalty fee and initial franchise fee to the franchisor after they sign the franchise agreement. Often times, there are ongoing fees that one needs to pay as they continue to own the franchise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Established in 1998, The Business Exchange specializes in lead generation in the franchise system and business opportunity industry, in print and online. Call us today at 1-877-337-1188 to learn more about our Franchise for Sale <\/a>listings and Request a Quote<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sources: Accurate Franchising<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" You want to acquire a franchise brand in your state, but uncertain about the rules for franchise registration and the filing fees. This article will detail the type of fees you need to pay and the process that is governed by each state. 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States that Require Registration and Fees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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