| What is a Registered Agent, and why do you need one? |
Virtually every state requires that a corporation or LLC have a Registered Agent, and most states require that the Agent maintain an office within the state of formation. If you fail to appoint a Registered Agent, then the state will take steps to prevent you from being able to do business in that state The Registered Agent’s office address may be different from the LLC’s business address. This individual or service company must be responsible for receiving important legal and tax documents. The Registered Agent must have a valid street address within the state of incorporation, and be available during normal business hours to receive documents. The services performed by a Registered Agent include, but are not limited to:
- Receiving and forwarding legal documents.
- Receiving and forwarding tax and report forms.
- Accepting and forwarding service of process.
Your Registered Agent’s address is a matter of public record. Each state wants to make sure that its citizens and businesses have a way to contact you in the event they have a potential claim against you. Without a Registered Agent to receive legal process on your behalf, you could be defaulted for failing to answer the claim in a timely fashion. A Registered Agent is like car insurance… you may never need it, but you’re required to have it – and you're glad you do when a problem occurs.
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| Why should you use Nationwide Incorporating Services as your Registered Agent? |
Selecting Nationwide Incorporating Services as your Registered Agent provides your business with a layer of anonymity. In the unfortunate event that your business is sued, you won't be sued in front of your customers.
Through our partnership with The Company Corporation®, NIS has Registered Agent offices physically located in every state. Each office ensures that you receive real-time information on litigation. We will forward via Fed Ex, to whomever and to wherever you designate, a Notice of Service of Process on the same day that we are served. This Notice will detail, among other things: who is suing you, in what court; how and when it was served; the nature of the case; and how much time you have to answer.
As your Registered Agent, NIS will also receive on your behalf official documents such as annual reports and franchise tax notices, and forward them to you in a timely manner. In Delaware, you can even arrange to have us make advance payment of your franchise taxes to ensure that you do not fall victim to late payment penalties.
You can rest assured that if you choose Nationwide Incorporating Services as your Registered Agent, your critical documents will be handled correctly and in a timely matter. We are the experts!
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| Your Resident Agent is Your Gatekeeper |
It’s critical that your Resident Agent also knows how to handle inquiries on behalf of your LLC. We conscientiously ensure that each and every Resident Agent office knows how to correctly handle:  Subpoenas from in-state and out-of-state companies;
Calls from the IRS;
Calls from collection agencies
Calls from disgruntled attorneys;
Written complaints;
Visitors making inquires to or about your company
NIS Resident Agent Service is a 12-month service. (After that period, your renewal notice will be sent to you by The Company Corporation®.) If you’d like to switch to NIS from your current Resident Agent service, just call us for the steps and fees involved.
Call NIS today at 1-888-466-7566 to inquire about our Resident Agent Services. |
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