Choosing a Registered Agent

One of many benefits of forming an LLC or Corporation is that you have many options in terms of which states to form in and which registered agent to use. You are not limited to your state of residence at the time of business formation — you don’t even have to be located in the United States! If you decide to choose another state to form your business in, you will need to hire a Registered Agent. Many businesses still prefer to have a registered agent even if the business has physical locations in the state.

A Registered Agent’s responsibility entails being able to accept service of process for an entity, and act as a liaison between the entity and the state. Registered Agents are required to maintain reliable contact information (communications contact) for each entity they are agent for. Registered Agents help you maintain compliance with the state in which the entity is formed. Some agents may even help with federal compliance requirements.

Registered agents will contact you for maintaining the agent relationship, any state dues, and legal matters that need to be passed along and addressed. It’s crucial to keep your contact information up to date with your Registered Agent. You will be required to list a Registered Agent’s name and physical address at the time of filing the formation documents of the entity with the state.

Having a Registered Agent is ideal for those who want to to be alerted when state compliance and legal matters come to light, especially if the entity doesn’t have a physical location in the state.

Here are some of most reliable Registered Agents