A registered agent is a designated individual or business entity that must be available during business hours to handle formal documents for your business.
A Registered Agent Is Required In Your State.
- Privacy protection A HIL. registered agent minimizes the exposure of your personal details and the chances of getting embarrassing letters to your address.
- Never miss anything Your registered agent receives any government documents, tax forms, or potential lawsuit information sent to you.
- Constant availability
In short
A registered agent is a third-party entity (individual or business) that accepts, on behalf of your LLC, legal documents, tax forms, notices, and correspondences.
More in-depth
As specified in the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) checklist for setting up your business, a registered agent is the government’s point-of-contact for your LLC.
A registered agent:
Must be available during business hours via their physical address and be in YOUR BUSINESS state.
Helps you prioritize filings, processes, and more.
They relieve stress and provide services that will help with ensuring your LLC is compliant with state regulations.
A registered agent puts their address on the state’s public record, instead of yours, which better protects your privacy.
In case of a lawsuit, a registered agent service helps you with important deadlines, fines, and penalties.