There is always a way to move an LLC to a new state without starting over. The company can change its state of organization while preserving its legal identity, contracts, assets, and business history. But the strategy for any given LLC depends on both the law of the state it is moving from and the law of the state it is moving to.

Some states have streamlined procedures that allow an LLC to transfer its domicile directly. These procedures go by different names—domestication in some states, conversion in others—but they accomplish the same goal: changing the LLC’s governing law without dissolving the original entity and forming a new one. Other states lack these procedures entirely, requiring a two-step reorganization through formation and merger.

This page provides a state-by-state overview of LLC domestication and conversion laws across the United States. Understanding each state’s framework is essential for determining the right strategy for moving an LLC.

LLC Domestication States

Domestication is a statutory procedure that allows an LLC to change its state of organization while remaining the same legal entity. The LLC files domestication documents with both the original state and the new state, and emerges governed by the new state’s law. The following states have enacted LLC domestication statutes and use the term “domestication” to describe the procedure.

Alaska

Alaska permits both inbound and outbound LLC domestication under the Alaska Entity Transactions Act. An out-of-state LLC may become an Alaska LLC by domesticating into the state, and an Alaska LLC may domesticate to another jurisdiction if the destination state’s law permits the transaction. Statutory references: Alaska Stat. § 10.55.501.

Arizona

Arizona permits both inbound and outbound LLC domestication under the Arizona Limited Liability Company Act. An out-of-state LLC may become an Arizona LLC by domesticating into the state, and an Arizona LLC may domesticate to another jurisdiction if the destination state’s law permits the transaction. Statutory references: Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 29-2501.

Arkansas

Arkansas permits both inbound and outbound LLC domestication under the Arkansas Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. An out-of-state LLC may become an Arkansas LLC by domesticating into the state, and an Arkansas LLC may domesticate to another jurisdiction if the destination state’s law permits the transaction. Statutory references: Ark. Code Ann. § 4-38-1051.

Connecticut

Connecticut permits both inbound and outbound LLC domestication under the Connecticut Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. An out-of-state LLC may become a Connecticut LLC by domesticating into the state, and a Connecticut LLC may domesticate to another jurisdiction if the destination state’s law permits the transaction. Statutory references: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 34-641.

District of Columbia

The District of Columbia permits both inbound and outbound LLC domestication under the District of Columbia Uniform Limited Liability Company Act of 2010. An out-of-state LLC may become a District of Columbia LLC by domesticating into the jurisdiction, and a District of Columbia LLC may domesticate to another jurisdiction if the destination state’s law permits the transaction. Statutory references: D.C. Code § 29-809.06.

Idaho

Idaho permits both inbound and outbound LLC domestication under the Idaho Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. An out-of-state LLC may become an Idaho LLC by domesticating into the state, and an Idaho LLC may domesticate to another jurisdiction if the destination state’s law permits the transaction. Statutory references: Idaho Code § 30-22-501.

Illinois

Illinois permits both inbound and outbound LLC domestication under the Illinois Limited Liability Company Act. An out-of-state LLC may become an Illinois LLC by domesticating into the state, and an Illinois LLC may domesticate to another jurisdiction if the destination state’s law permits the transaction. Statutory references: 805 Ill. Comp. Stat. 415/301.

Indiana

Indiana permits both inbound and outbound LLC domestication under the Indiana Business Flexibility Act. An out-of-state LLC may become an Indiana LLC by domesticating into the state, and an Indiana LLC may domesticate to another jurisdiction if the destination state’s law permits the transaction. Statutory references: Ind. Code § 23-0.6-5-1.

Iowa

Iowa permits both inbound and outbound LLC domestication under the Iowa Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. An out-of-state LLC may become an Iowa LLC by domesticating into the state, and an Iowa LLC may domesticate to another jurisdiction if the destination state’s law permits the transaction. Statutory references: Iowa Code §§ 489.1010, 489.1051.

Kansas

Kansas permits both inbound and outbound LLC domestication under the Kansas Revised Limited Liability Company Act. An out-of-state LLC may become a Kansas LLC by domesticating into the state, and a Kansas LLC may domesticate to another jurisdiction if the destination state’s law permits the transaction. Statutory references: Kan. Stat. Ann. § 17-78-501.

Minnesota

Minnesota permits both inbound and outbound LLC domestication under the Minnesota Revised Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. An out-of-state LLC may become a Minnesota LLC by domesticating into the state, and a Minnesota LLC may domesticate to another jurisdiction if the destination state’s law permits the transaction. Statutory references: Minn. Stat. § 322C.1011.

Mississippi

Mississippi permits both inbound and outbound LLC domestication under the Mississippi Revised Limited Liability Company Act. An out-of-state LLC may become a Mississippi LLC by domesticating into the state, and a Mississippi LLC may domesticate to another jurisdiction if the destination state’s law permits the transaction. Statutory references: Miss. Code Ann. § 79-37-501.

Nebraska

Nebraska permits both inbound and outbound LLC domestication under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. An out-of-state LLC may become a Nebraska LLC by domesticating into the state, and a Nebraska LLC may domesticate to another jurisdiction if the destination state’s law permits the transaction. Statutory references: Neb. Stat. § 21-179.

Nevada

Nevada permits both inbound and outbound LLC domestication. An out-of-state LLC may become a Nevada LLC by domesticating into the state, and a Nevada LLC may domesticate to another jurisdiction if the destination state’s law permits the transaction. Nevada’s domestication provisions are found in the state’s general entity reorganization statutes. Statutory references: Nev. Rev. Stat. §§ 92A.105, 92A.270.

New Hampshire

New Hampshire permits both inbound and outbound LLC domestication under the New Hampshire Revised Limited Liability Company Act. An out-of-state LLC may become a New Hampshire LLC by domesticating into the state, and a New Hampshire LLC may domesticate to another jurisdiction if the destination state’s law permits the transaction. Statutory references: N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 304-C:205.

New Jersey

New Jersey permits both inbound and outbound LLC domestication under the New Jersey Revised Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. An out-of-state LLC may become a New Jersey LLC by domesticating into the state, and a New Jersey LLC may domesticate to another jurisdiction if the destination state’s law permits the transaction. Statutory references: N.J. Stat. Ann. § 42:2C-82.

North Dakota

North Dakota permits both inbound and outbound LLC domestication under the North Dakota Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. An out-of-state LLC may become a North Dakota LLC by domesticating into the state, and a North Dakota LLC may domesticate to another jurisdiction if the destination state’s law permits the transaction. Statutory references: N.D. Cent. Code § 10-32.1-67.

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania permits both inbound and outbound LLC domestication under the Pennsylvania Uniform Limited Liability Company Act of 2016. An out-of-state LLC may become a Pennsylvania LLC by domesticating into the state, and a Pennsylvania LLC may domesticate to another jurisdiction if the destination state’s law permits the transaction. Statutory references: 15 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 371.

South Dakota

South Dakota permits both inbound and outbound LLC domestication under the South Dakota Limited Liability Company Act. An out-of-state LLC may become a South Dakota LLC by domesticating into the state, and a South Dakota LLC may domesticate to another jurisdiction if the destination state’s law permits the transaction. Statutory references: S.D. Codified Laws § 47-34A-910.

Utah

Utah permits both inbound and outbound LLC domestication under the Utah Revised Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. An out-of-state LLC may become a Utah LLC by domesticating into the state, and a Utah LLC may domesticate to another jurisdiction if the destination state’s law permits the transaction. Statutory references: Utah Code § 48-3a-1051.

Vermont

Vermont permits both inbound and outbound LLC domestication. An out-of-state LLC may become a Vermont LLC by domesticating into the state, and a Vermont LLC may domesticate to another jurisdiction if the destination state’s law permits the transaction. Statutory references: Vt. Stat. tit. 11, § 4152.

Virginia

Virginia permits both inbound and outbound LLC domestication under the Virginia Limited Liability Company Act. An out-of-state LLC may become a Virginia LLC by domesticating into the state, and a Virginia LLC may domesticate to another jurisdiction if the destination state’s law permits the transaction. Statutory references: Va. Code Ann. § 13.1-1075.

Wyoming

Wyoming permits both inbound and outbound LLC domestication under the Wyoming Limited Liability Company Act. An out-of-state LLC may become a Wyoming LLC by domesticating into the state, and a Wyoming LLC may domesticate to another jurisdiction if the destination state’s law permits the transaction. Statutory references: Wyo. Stat. §§ 17-29-1011, 17-29-1012.

LLC Conversion States

Conversion is a statutory procedure that accomplishes the same result as domestication: changing an LLC’s state of organization while preserving its legal identity. The following states have enacted statutes that permit LLCs to change their governing jurisdiction and use the term “conversion” to describe the procedure.

Alabama

Alabama permits both inbound and outbound LLC conversion under the Alabama Business and Nonprofit Entity Code. An out-of-state LLC may become an Alabama LLC by converting into the state, and an Alabama LLC may convert to another jurisdiction if the destination state’s law permits the transaction. Statutory references: Ala. Code § 10A-1-8.04.

California

California permits both inbound and outbound LLC conversion under the California Revised Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. An out-of-state LLC may become a California LLC by converting into the state, and a California LLC may convert to another jurisdiction if the destination state’s law permits the transaction. Statutory references: Cal. Corp. Code §§ 17710.02, 17710.08.

Colorado

Colorado permits both inbound and outbound LLC conversion under the Colorado Limited Liability Company Act. An out-of-state LLC may become a Colorado LLC by converting into the state, and a Colorado LLC may convert to another jurisdiction if the destination state’s law permits the transaction. Statutory references: Colo. Rev. Stat. § 7-90-201.

Delaware

Delaware permits both inbound and outbound LLC conversion under the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act. An out-of-state LLC may become a Delaware LLC by converting into the state, and a Delaware LLC may convert to another jurisdiction if the destination state’s law permits the transaction. Delaware is a popular destination for LLC formation due to its well-developed body of LLC case law and business-friendly legal framework. Statutory references: 6 Del. C. §§ 18-214, 18-216.

Florida

Florida permits both inbound and outbound LLC conversion under the Florida Revised Limited Liability Company Act. An out-of-state LLC may become a Florida LLC by converting into the state, and a Florida LLC may convert to another jurisdiction if the destination state’s law permits the transaction. Statutory references: Fla. Stat. § 605.1041.

Georgia

Georgia permits both inbound and outbound LLC conversion under the Georgia Limited Liability Company Act. An out-of-state LLC may become a Georgia LLC by converting into the state, and a Georgia LLC may convert to another jurisdiction if the destination state’s law permits the transaction. Statutory references: O.C.G.A. §§ 14-11-212, 14-11-906.

Hawaii

Hawaii permits both inbound and outbound LLC conversion. An out-of-state LLC may become a Hawaii LLC by converting into the state, and a Hawaii LLC may convert to another jurisdiction if the destination state’s law permits the transaction. Statutory references: Haw. Rev. Stat. § 428-902.5.

Louisiana

Louisiana permits both inbound and outbound LLC conversion under the Louisiana Limited Liability Company Law. An out-of-state LLC may become a Louisiana LLC by converting into the state, and a Louisiana LLC may convert to another jurisdiction if the destination state’s law permits the transaction. Statutory references: La. Stat. Ann. § 12:1308.3.

Maine

Maine permits both inbound and outbound LLC conversion under the Maine Limited Liability Company Act. An out-of-state LLC may become a Maine LLC by converting into the state, and a Maine LLC may convert to another jurisdiction if the destination state’s law permits the transaction. Statutory references: Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 31, § 1645.

Maryland

Maryland permits both inbound and outbound LLC conversion under the Maryland Limited Liability Company Act. An out-of-state LLC may become a Maryland LLC by converting into the state, and a Maryland LLC may convert to another jurisdiction if the destination state’s law permits the transaction. Statutory references: Md. Code Ann., Corps. & Ass’ns § 4A-1101.

Michigan

Michigan permits both inbound and outbound LLC conversion under the Michigan Limited Liability Company Act. An out-of-state LLC may become a Michigan LLC by converting into the state, and a Michigan LLC may convert to another jurisdiction if the destination state’s law permits the transaction. Statutory references: Mich. Comp. Laws §§ 450.4708, 450.4709.

North Carolina

North Carolina permits both inbound and outbound LLC conversion under the North Carolina Limited Liability Company Act. An out-of-state LLC may become a North Carolina LLC by converting into the state, and a North Carolina LLC may convert to another jurisdiction if the destination state’s law permits the transaction. Statutory references: N.C. Gen. Stat. §§ 57D-9-20, 57D-9-30.

Ohio

Ohio permits both inbound and outbound LLC conversion under the Ohio Revised Limited Liability Company Act. An out-of-state LLC may become an Ohio LLC by converting into the state, and an Ohio LLC may convert to another jurisdiction if the destination state’s law permits the transaction. Statutory references: Ohio Rev. Code § 1706.72.

Oklahoma

Oklahoma permits both inbound and outbound LLC conversion under the Oklahoma Limited Liability Company Act. An out-of-state LLC may become an Oklahoma LLC by converting into the state, and an Oklahoma LLC may convert to another jurisdiction if the destination state’s law permits the transaction. Statutory references: Okla. Stat. tit. 18, § 2054.1.

Oregon

Oregon permits both inbound and outbound LLC conversion under the Oregon Limited Liability Company Act. An out-of-state LLC may become an Oregon LLC by converting into the state, and an Oregon LLC may convert to another jurisdiction if the destination state’s law permits the transaction. Statutory references: Or. Rev. Stat. § 63.470.

Rhode Island

Rhode Island permits both inbound and outbound LLC conversion under the Rhode Island Limited Liability Company Act. An out-of-state LLC may become a Rhode Island LLC by converting into the state, and a Rhode Island LLC may convert to another jurisdiction if the destination state’s law permits the transaction. Statutory references: R.I. Gen. Laws § 7-16-5.1.

Tennessee

Tennessee permits both inbound and outbound LLC conversion under the Tennessee Revised Limited Liability Company Act. An out-of-state LLC may become a Tennessee LLC by converting into the state, and a Tennessee LLC may convert to another jurisdiction if the destination state’s law permits the transaction. Statutory references: Tenn. Code Ann. § 48-249-703.

Texas

Texas permits both inbound and outbound LLC conversion under the Texas Business Organizations Code. An out-of-state LLC may become a Texas LLC by converting into the state, and a Texas LLC may convert to another jurisdiction if the destination state’s law permits the transaction. Texas uses the term “conversion” for procedures that change both entity type and governing jurisdiction. Statutory references: Tex. Bus. Orgs. Code Ann. §§ 10.101, 10.102. For a complete guide to the Texas conversion process, including filing requirements and fees, see How to Move an LLC to Texas.

Washington

Washington permits both inbound and outbound LLC conversion under the Washington Limited Liability Company Act. An out-of-state LLC may become a Washington LLC by converting into the state, and a Washington LLC may convert to another jurisdiction if the destination state’s law permits the transaction. Statutory references: Wash. Rev. Code § 25.15.436.

Wisconsin

Wisconsin permits both inbound and outbound LLC conversion under the Wisconsin Uniform Limited Liability Company Law. An out-of-state LLC may become a Wisconsin LLC by converting into the state, and a Wisconsin LLC may convert to another jurisdiction if the destination state’s law permits the transaction. Statutory references: Wis. Stat. § 183.1041.

Reorganization States

Some states have not enacted domestication or conversion statutes for LLCs. In these states, an LLC cannot directly transfer its domicile to or from another jurisdiction. Instead, moving an LLC to or from one of these states requires a statutory reorganization: forming a new LLC in the target state and merging the existing LLC into it. The surviving entity emerges governed by the target state’s law, with full continuity of the original LLC’s contracts, assets, and liabilities.

Kentucky

Kentucky does not have a statutory domestication or conversion procedure for LLCs. An LLC cannot directly transfer its domicile to or from Kentucky. Instead, moving an LLC to or from Kentucky requires forming a new LLC in the target state and merging the existing LLC into it. Kentucky authorizes cross-state mergers, which provides the legal framework for these reorganization transactions. Statutory references: Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. §§ 275.350–.360.

Massachusetts

Massachusetts does not have a statutory domestication or conversion procedure for LLCs. An LLC cannot directly transfer its domicile to or from Massachusetts. Instead, moving an LLC to or from Massachusetts requires forming a new LLC in the target state and merging the existing LLC into it. Massachusetts authorizes cross-state mergers, which provides the legal framework for these reorganization transactions. Statutory references: Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 156C, § 59.

Missouri

Missouri does not have a statutory domestication or conversion procedure for LLCs. An LLC cannot directly transfer its domicile to or from Missouri. Instead, moving an LLC to or from Missouri requires forming a new LLC in the target state and merging the existing LLC into it. Missouri authorizes cross-state mergers, which provides the legal framework for these reorganization transactions. Statutory references: Mo. Rev. Stat. § 347.127.

Montana

Montana does not have a statutory domestication or conversion procedure for LLCs. An LLC cannot directly transfer its domicile to or from Montana. Instead, moving an LLC to or from Montana requires forming a new LLC in the target state and merging the existing LLC into it. Montana authorizes cross-state mergers, which provides the legal framework for these reorganization transactions. Statutory references: Mont. Code Ann. § 35-8-1201.

New Mexico

New Mexico does not have a statutory domestication or conversion procedure for LLCs. An LLC cannot directly transfer its domicile to or from New Mexico. Instead, moving an LLC to or from New Mexico requires forming a new LLC in the target state and merging the existing LLC into it. New Mexico authorizes cross-state mergers, which provides the legal framework for these reorganization transactions. Statutory references: N.M. Stat. Ann. § 53-19-62.

New York

New York does not have a statutory domestication or conversion procedure for LLCs. An LLC cannot directly transfer its domicile to or from New York. Instead, moving an LLC to or from New York requires forming a new LLC in the target state and merging the existing LLC into it. New York authorizes cross-state mergers, which provides the legal framework for these reorganization transactions. Statutory references: N.Y. Ltd. Liab. Co. Law §§ 1001–1004. For a complete guide to the New York reorganization process, including merger requirements and step-by-step instructions, see How to Move an LLC to New York.

South Carolina

South Carolina does not have a statutory domestication or conversion procedure for LLCs. An LLC cannot directly transfer its domicile to or from South Carolina. Instead, moving an LLC to or from South Carolina requires forming a new LLC in the target state and merging the existing LLC into it. South Carolina authorizes cross-state mergers, which provides the legal framework for these reorganization transactions. Statutory references: S.C. Code Ann. § 33-44-904.

West Virginia

West Virginia does not have a statutory domestication or conversion procedure for LLCs. An LLC cannot directly transfer its domicile to or from West Virginia. Instead, moving an LLC to or from West Virginia requires forming a new LLC in the target state and merging the existing LLC into it. West Virginia authorizes cross-state mergers, which provides the legal framework for these reorganization transactions. Statutory references: W. Va. Code § 31B-9-904.