Generally a corporation incorporated in one state is regarded as a foreign corporation in another state. The foreign corporation is generally required to apply for a certificate of authority to do business in the state in which it is not incorporated but in which it is doing business. The fee for a certificate of authority is usually in the same area as the incorporation costs of a native corporation. LLC's are usually a lot less expensive. The foreign corporation/LLC is only required to get the certificate of authority only if it is doing business in the state. A corporation/LLC located in its native state but assigning work to individuals in other states may or may not be considered to be doing business in the foreign state. It depends on the laws of each state

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