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What is a Registered Agent?
Ensure that your business stays compliant with state regulations and avoids missing important deadlines or legal issues.
A registered agent, sometimes referred to as a resident agent or an agent for service of process, is a person or company officially recognized by the state that resides within the state of incorporation and is designated by the corporation or LLC to accept service of process on behalf of the company. This may be an individual or another business entity that has a physical location in the state of incorporation.
Please note that a Post Office Box or other “mail service” is usually not sufficient to qualify as a registered agent. The agent is responsible for accepting official notices from the Secretary of State and service of process in the event the corporation is sued.
Why Do You Need a Registered Agent?
If your LLC or corporation fails to appoint a registered agent, you could face default judgments (in the case of a lawsuit), fines, and penalties. You might also risk having your business suspended or terminated.
Legally Required by the State
You are required by the state to have a registered agent for active LLCs, C Corporations, Limited Partnerships, Nonprofits, and most other business entities.
Secure Document Processing
A registered agent must be available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to handle service of process, legal notifications, tax documents, and critical state mailings.
Avoid Penalties and Fines
If you fail to designate a registered agent you could receive penalties and fines, while losing your company status and be prohibited from doing business within the state.
Privacy for You and Your Business
The registered agent’s name and address are public information, which keeps you and your business address out of the public record with the state.
Meet Your Trusted Expert and Guide
CorpNet can manage the paperwork for you, which saves you time and lets you get back to running your business.
CorpNet’s registered agent services protect your business and help keep your business compliant.
Plus, you’ll receive:
Timely franchise tax and annual report filing alerts
Access to CorpNet’s Corporate Compliance Portal and
monitoring tool with proactive alerts
Fast, accurate, and reliable handling of all service of process,
important legal and tax documents, and critical state mailings
Electronic service of process delivery
Register Agent Services Support the Following Business Entities:
C Corporation
S Corporation
Professional Corporation (PC)
Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Professional Limited Liability Company (PLLC)
Limited Partnership (LP)
Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
Nonprofit Corporation
CorpNet offers nationwide registered agent services and discount prices.
We support multi-state, multi-company, and bulk registrations with full coverage across the US. Learn More.
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Benefits of Using CorpNet as Your Registered Agent
We pride ourselves on offering a fast, reliable, and hassle-free experience for our customers.
Local registered office in each state
No hidden fees or document limits
Expert support when you need it
Franchise tax and annual report alerts
Access to online portal for document access
Full suite of business compliance services available
Registered Agent FAQ’s
Why do I have to have a Registered Agent?
The Registered Agent must be available Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at the location specified on your articles in order to accept service of process.
The registered agent’s name and address are public information. If you wish to keep your company’s address information confidential, designating CorpNet™ to act as your registered agent affords you that extra added layer of privacy.
What Does a Registered Agent Do?
Some examples of the documentation a registered agent (also sometimes referred to as a “resident agent” or “statutory agent”) will receive for you include:
- Official federal and state correspondence
- Subpoenas for information
- Tax notices from the IRS and local tax authorities
- Lawsuits
- Summonses to appear in court
- Wage garnishment notices when ordered to withhold a portion of your employee’s wages and send it directly to a person or organization to which that worker owes money
- Corporate filing notifications
Important paperwork, as mentioned above, will be delivered to your registered agent’s physical location (not a post office box) in the state where you operate your business.
If a Corporation does business in more than one state, is it required to designate a registered in those states as well?
If your corporation is “qualified” to do business in other states, those states will generally require a registered agent in that state. For example, if your California Corporation has filed the necessary paperwork in Nevada to conduct business in the State of Nevada, the state of Nevada will require a Nevada registered agent. This may be an individual or another business entity that has a physical location in the state of Nevada.
What if a corporation does not designate or does not renew its a registered agent services?
All corporations incorporated (formed) are required by law to have a registered agent. If you do not pay the fee charged by your designated registered agent (or otherwise have a registered agent), your corporation may be considered defunct by the Secretary of State and lose corporate status. This should be updated annually and/or whenever there is a change.
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