Registered Agent
Avoid fines and legal issues, most states legally require a Registered Agent, and failing to appoint one can lead to penalties or even business dissolution.
Stay on top of important notices and avoid missed deadlines, fines, or penalties with a Registered Agent that ensures fast, reliable communication.
Keep your personal details off public records by using a separate, professional address for your business.
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A Registered Agent is a person or company designated to receive official mail on behalf of your business. Registered Agents are also known as statutory agents, resident agents, and agents for service of process.
Each state requires all registered business entities (such as an LLC, a corporation, or a nonprofit) to appoint a Registered Agent on their formation documents. The information listed in these formation documents becomes public record.
Yes, every business must have a Registered Agent in each state where it operates.
A Registered Agent acts as your business's official point of contact in that state, providing a physical address where government agencies can send legal and tax documents, such as franchise tax notices, legal summons, and annual report reminders.
Their role is to make sure you receive these documents on time, helping your business stay legally compliant. Using a Registered Agent also helps protect your privacy by keeping your personal address off public records.
Technically, you can act as your own Registered Agent, but it might not be the best idea. Here’s why:
Before choosing to be your own Registered Agent, ask yourself:
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Companies formed before January 1, 2024, must file their BOI report by January 1, 2025. Those created in 2024 have 90 days from the notice of formation or public registration. Companies formed on or after January 1, 2025, must file within 30 days of receiving notice of formation.
FinCEN began accepting beneficial ownership information reports on January 1, 2024. Reports cannot be submitted before that date.
No, a sole proprietorship is not considered a reporting company unless it was formed by filing a document with a secretary of state or similar office. Simply obtaining an EIN, registering a business name, or getting a license does not make it a reporting company.
A beneficial owner is anyone who directly or indirectly owns or controls at least 25% of the company’s ownership interests or has significant control over the company.
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