Doing intrastate business without filing with the appropriate state office will likely subject a foreign business to a fine.

Intrastate Business

Business activities that are conducted within the same state and are not involved in trade or commerce across state borders.

Foreign Business

A company that operates in a country different from the one where it was established, often involving international transactions or expansions.

Fine

A fine is a monetary penalty imposed by a court or regulatory agency as punishment for an offense or regulation violation.