What is a registered agent?

Virtually all states require a company filed in their state to have a registered agent to accept Service of Process.

The registered agent is responsible for receiving important legal and tax documents on behalf of the business. Service of Process (sometimes called notice of litigation), which is the document that initiates a lawsuit, is served to the registered agent for a business. Proper handling of and timely response to this document are vital, as not doing so can result in significant adverse consequences to the business.

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Additionally, the registered agent often receives mail and tax documents from the state and government on behalf of business. Timely handling of these documents is also important as states typical impose deadlines for annual report and franchise tax payments.

A Registered Agent must:

  • have a physical presence and address (no Post Office Box allowed)
  • be available during normal business hours to assume responsibility for the corporation, limited liability company (LLC), not for profit corporation, limited partnership, formed in the state or foreign qualified there to have a registered agent in the state.

Selecting the right registered agent for your business goes beyond satisfying a statutory requirement. The right registered agent can be a partner in helping you promptly and easily address the necessary requirements for your business, which keeps your business in good standing with the state and allows you to concentrate on running and growing your business.

Acme Filings Corp. will help ensure that your company remains compliant with government and state regulations. Although we will represent your Corporation or LLC as your registered agent we do not render legal or tax advice.