Registered Agent

When you are starting your business, you have to do a lot of activities, such as marketing your business, scheduling tasks, analyzing your financial data, and filing tax returns. Given all these activities, it's hard to get all your paperwork filed correctly and on time. That's when a registered agent comes in handy.

Who Can Act as A Registered Agent?

Now that you know what a registered agent is, the next question is, who can serve as your registered agent? Here are the requirements a registered agent must meet:

• They must be located in the state where your business is.
• The registered agent must have a physical address.
• They need to be available during business hours.

In as much as you can choose anyone, including yourself or your spouse, to be your registered agent, it's not always advisable. Hiring an experienced business attorney to serve as your registered agent is convenient since they are able to also handle your business entity formation and contract negotiations.

The best choice is to hire someone with years of experience in being a registered agent. Every state needs limited liability companies to provide the address of their registered agent. Such an agent will be dedicated to their work and also be available during business hours.

How Do You Choose A Registered Agent?

There are a few things you should consider when choosing a registered agent. Here are the major requirements:

• Availability: Look for someone always available during business hours.
• A professional service: The registered agent you choose should have staff who are trained experts.
• Compliance with state law: You do not want to be in trouble by not following the law. It is crucial to hire an agent that knows your state's entity rules.
• Deliver documents as needed: The agent should deliver the documents as required and do the necessary follow-ups.
• Have a physical address: The agent you choose must have a physical office address and be located in the city where your business is registered.