Why Do I Need A Resident Agent?

When you create a corporation or other legal entity, the state statutes require you to designate a resident/registered agent, and sometimes a registered office. This allows the state to have a contact that is responsible for handling important state communications, annual filings, changes in entity requirements and service of process. Why is this necessary? Because it ensures the company is legitimate and qualified to do business within the state.

ResidentAgent.com is licensed to act on your behalf in all fifty states, District of Columbia and many international jurisdictions. Our sole business is providing resident agent services for a variety of business entities. This includes:

  • Not-for-Profit Corporations
  • General Partnerships
  • Limited Partnerships
  • Limited Liability Companies
  • Tax Haven Corporations
  • Insurance Companies
  • Banking Companies

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What is the Legal Definition of a Resident Agent?

A Resident Agent receives Service of Process on behalf of a company in those states where the company conducts business. Service of Process documents include legal proceedings, litigation, legal notices, or official government correspondence delivered to the company. A Resident Agent is responsible for receiving and forwarding official correspondence such as tax notifications and various compliance documents to the Secretary of State’s office.

The repercussions from failing to designate and maintain a resident agent is to fall out of good standing with the state. The state may then revoke the company’s authority to do business within the state and impose fines and penalties.