A registered agent ensures your business stays informed and up-to-date with your state’s requirements and legal affairs. You’re legally required to have one.
A registered agent is a person or entity you designate to receive legal correspondence and relay important messages to you. Think of them as the bridge between you, the company owner, and the government.
Anyone who registers an LLC or corporation must have a registered agent. It’s legally required and part of staying compliant.
To be a registered agent, they’re legally required to be:
Physically present at their address during standard business hours
Yes, if you meet the requirements. As the registered agent for your business, you must always be at the specified address during normal business hours. (We think it’s easier to hire us.)
You’re legally required to have a registered agent. It’s vital to keeping your business compliant.
This is what we do, day in and day out. It’s part of running your business you won’t need to worry about.
Rather than using your name and address for legal correspondence, we’ll use ours.
All of our services are priced to keep even the smallest businesses happily compliant.
Hiring a registered agent ensures your business stays compliant with state requirements and promptly receives legal documents. It provides peace of mind, privacy protection, and allows you to focus on running your business without worrying about missing important legal notices.
Without a registered agent, your business could face serious consequences, including fines, penalties, and the risk of falling out of good standing with the state. You might also miss crucial legal documents, leading to potential legal issues and jeopardizing your business operations.
Statutory representation refers to the legal requirement for businesses to have a designated registered agent to receive official correspondence and legal documents. This ensures your business remains compliant with state laws and can respond promptly to legal matters, helping maintain your business's good standing and legal protection.
A registered agent's statutory duties include receiving and forwarding legal documents, such as service of process, tax notices, and compliance-related documents. They act as your business's official point of contact with the state, ensuring you receive important information promptly and securely.
Yes, if your business operates or is registered in a foreign jurisdiction, you may need a registered agent in that location to meet local compliance requirements. This ensures your business adheres to the legal standards of the foreign country and receives necessary legal communications.
No, a registered agent's address cannot be used as your business address. Their role is to receive legal and official documents on behalf of your business. Your business address should be a separate location where your business activities are conducted.