
If you’ve decided to form a corporation or a limited liability company (LLC), you’ve probably come across the term ‘registered agent.’
A registered agent is an individual or entity whose job is to receive government, legal, and tax correspondence on behalf of the LLC or corporation and relay them to the owner. When registering your business with the state, you need a registered agent as part of the registration requirements.
Here’s more of what you need to know about a registered agent and when you will need one.
What Is A Registered Agent?
A registered agent is a person or a company that serves as the point of contact for business entities like corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships, and limited liability partnerships. Through a registered agent, the court, government, and the public can reliably reach out to a corporation or LLC.
However, it’s essential to know that you can’t just hire anyone. The right one for the job should be able to meet the following criteria:
- Age: If they’re an individual, they should be 18 years old and above to become a valid registered agent. e.
- Physical Address: They should have a physical address instead of a P.O. box in the state with which you’ll register your business. They should also be physically present at the address given during business hours.
- Residency Requirement: If a registered agent is an individual, they should be a resident of the state where the registration will happen. If they are an organization, it can be a domestic or foreign company, provided they’re legally authorized to do business in the state.
