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Every US LLC and corporation must name a registered agent in its state of formation. We provide a compliant agent so you never miss a legal notice — from anywhere in the world.

What a registered agent does

A registered agent is a person or company with a physical address in your state of formation that is authorized to receive legal documents — service of process (lawsuits), state notices, and compliance reminders — on your company's behalf during business hours.

Every state requires one. Without a registered agent in good standing, your company can lose its liability protection and be administratively dissolved by the state.

  • A real in-state street address (not a PO box)
  • Receipt of lawsuits and official state mail
  • Same-day scanning and forwarding of documents
  • Compliance reminders so you never miss a deadline

Why use our agent instead of yourself

You can be your own agent only if you have a physical address in the state and are available during business hours — which rules out most remote and non-US founders.

Using our service keeps your home address off the public record, means you never get served with a lawsuit in front of customers, and ensures nothing slips through the cracks while you travel or move.

Not the same as a business or mailing address

A registered agent address is for legal service of process and state mail only — it is not your business address, and most banks will not accept a registered-agent address as one. Your business or mailing address (for filings, banking, and everyday mail) is a separate thing. If you don't have a usable US address, many founders add a virtual mailbox alongside the agent.

Included with formation

Registered agent service is included in your first year when you form with us, and renews affordably each year. If you already have a company, you can switch your agent to us in minutes.

FAQ

Common questions

No — they're different. The registered agent receives lawsuits and state mail at an in-state address; it is not a business or mailing address and banks usually won't accept it as one. See our guide on registered agent vs business address vs virtual mailbox.
You need one in your state of formation, and in any state where you foreign-qualify to do business. We can act as your agent in all 50 states and DC.
Yes — this is exactly why most non-US founders use one. You do not need a US address of your own.
The state can revoke your good standing and administratively dissolve your company, and you may miss a lawsuit notice, risking a default judgment.

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Form a US LLC, get your EIN, and set up a registered agent — the simplest, most affordable way to go legal.