10 Registered Agent FAQs, Answered
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On your company's formation document, you are required to list an address for registered agent purposes. In every additional state, in which you have registered to transact business, you are required by state law to maintain a registered office address. This presentation addresses ten of the most common inquiries, including, what is a registered agent, who can serve as my registered agent, and how much do commercial services cost.
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10 Registered Agent FAQs, Answered
- 2. What is a registered agent? • A physical address in a state, where government documents and legal notices are delivered
- 3. When do I need one? • Always. You must have an agent in every state in which your business is registered
- 4. Who can be my registered agent? • An individual with an address in the state • A commercial provider
- 5. Why should I use a commercial agent? • Reliably receive your documents • Keep your business address private • Never miss a delivery • Stay compliant
- 6. What happens to my documents? • Signed for on your behalf • We scan to your online account, same day • Notify you of a delivery
- 7. How much does the service cost? • You’ll find providers with fees ranging from $49 to $320 per year • Our service is a flat $99/year
- 8. Why such a big difference? • Some companies introduce a low price, then make up the difference with petty fees • Some companies raise your rates annually • SHOPPING TIP: Look for a registered agent with straightforward pricing!
- 9. When can I use the address? • On state forms only • Not for tax, regular mail, or other purposes
- 10. What is a resident agent? • States have different names for the concept • The terms “resident agent,” “statutory agent,” and “commercial registered office provider,” all refer to a registered agent
- 11. How do I change my agent? • Hire or select a new registered agent • Change address on file with the state, usually by change form or annual report • Inform old agent or provider of the change, and have proof
- 12. Contact Us • https://www.harborcompliance.com/registered -agent.php • Info [AT] HarborCompliance [DOT] com • 717-723-9317
- 13. The information contained in this presentation is not legal, financial, or tax advice. Harbor Compliance is not a legal or accounting firm.