{"id":163,"date":"2017-03-27T10:03:44","date_gmt":"2017-03-27T10:03:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.interstatefilings.com\/?page_id=163"},"modified":"2023-12-14T16:06:08","modified_gmt":"2023-12-14T16:06:08","slug":"registered-agent","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/interstatefilings.com\/registered-agent\/","title":{"rendered":"Registered Agent"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; parallax=&#8221;content-moving&#8221; parallax_image=&#8221;317&#8243; parallax_speed_bg=&#8221;2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1496938387959{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 35px !important;background-position: center;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading source=&#8221;post_title&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|font_size:30px|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1532067564276{padding-bottom: 25px 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Without a Registered Agent a business risks falling out of \u201cgood standing\u201d with the state in which it is registered.<\/p>\n<p><b>Why do I need a Registered Agent?\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Legal Requirement:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>All entities are required by law to appoint a Registered Agent. The primary role of an agent is to accept service of legal papers, as well as important state and federal mail, including tax forms, annual reports, and legal notices.<\/p>\n<p><b>Ensures Compliance:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>A registered agent helps ensure that a business stays in compliance with state regulations. They are responsible for receiving important documents, such as tax notices, legal summons, and other official correspondence, and forwarding them to the appropriate individuals within the company.<\/p>\n<p><b>Operational Convenience:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Having a registered agent provides operational convenience. The agent is available during regular business hours to receive legal and official documents, allowing the business owner to focus on day-to-day operations without worrying about missing important communications.<\/p>\n<p><b>Maintains Privacy:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>An entity\u2019s registered agent address is often listed on public records. Using a registered agent allows the business owner to keep their personal or business address off public documents, helping to maintain a level of privacy and reducing the risk of unwanted solicitations.<\/p>\n<p><b>Flexibility:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>A registered agent will forward any mail and legal documents to the business owner, ensuring that time-sensitive matters are addressed promptly. 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