(A) A foreign limited liability partnership may apply for a certificate of authority to transact business in this State by delivering an application to the Secretary of State for filing. The application must set forth:

1. (1) the name of the foreign limited liability partnership that satisfies the requirements of Section 33-41-1120;
2. (2) the name of the state or country under which it is organized;
3. (3) its date of organization;
4. (4) the street address of its proposed registered office in this State and the name of its proposed registered agent at that office; and
5. (5) a statement that the foreign limited liability partnership has liability insurance of the amount and type described in Section 33-41-1130(A)(1) or segregated funds as described in Section 33-41-1130(C) in an amount equal to or greater than the amount specified in Section 33-41-1130(A)(1).

(C) If the foreign limited liability partnership renders "professional services" as defined in Section 33-19-103(7), the application required by subsection (A) must also contain a statement that:

1. (1) all of its partners are licensed in one or more states to render the professional services which the foreign limited liability partnership practices and that one or more of its partners is licensed in South Carolina to render such professional services; and
2. (2) the foreign limited liability partnership is in compliance with the requirements of Section 33-41-1130(A)(2); provided, however, that to the extent any such requirements are determined by reference to the number of licensed partners or individuals, such determination shall be made on the basis of the number of partners or individuals who render professional services in South Carolina.