Everything About Registered Agent

By USA Law, “Companies are legally required to have a registered agent to comply with their registration requirements.”

Any business set up as a limited liability corporation (LLC), limited liability partnership, or limited partnership requires you to have a registered agent.

Moreover, this registered agent must be in the same state where your Company is registered.

So for non-US residents, this is always required.

Registered Agent Legal Requirements

✔ Physical address. 

The agent needs to be located in the same state as your business. 

They are required to list a physical address 

(not a PO Box) or Virtual Address

And be physically present at this location during standard business hours.

Registered agents must have a physical address to accept mail during business hours.

✔ Who can be a registered agent? 

You can list yourself, an employee, your lawyer, or a trusted friend or relative as your registered agent,

but this could pose issues if the person listed is out of town or unable to receive mail.

A professional registered agent service can help solve this problem. Ultimately, there are pros and cons to these options.

✔ State–specific laws. 

Many states have specific laws regarding registered agents.

Be sure to check with your state legislature to ensure you are following essential guidelines.

Hiring a Registered Agent

For an annual fee, you can hire a registered agent service. This can solve many problems that listing yourself as your registered agent could pose.

Hiring a professional registered agent service will assure you that someone will always be available to receive crucial legal mail and relay it to you on time.

Fees for a registered agent service average between $50 and $300 annually.

If you know somebody in the USA you can share the office or just ask to use the address for a fee to receive mail from the bank – including your card – and the IRS.