Benefits of having a registered agent that isn’t you:
If you are incorporating a new LLC or Corporation, one requirement that you have to meet is having a registered agent. A registered agent is an individual or entity that is chosen to receive tax and legal documents on behalf of a business. Having a registered agent makes sure that there is a physical address that is guaranteed to receive legal documents for businesses that might not have any other presence in that state.
Although having a registered agent is required to incorporate your business, the service has many benefits.
Maintain compliance -
As a business owner, one of the biggest stressors is making sure your business stays compliant in every state you are located in. One of the biggest advantages of having a registered agent in all states you are incorporating is how they help you stay compliant. By notifying you of any documents in need of review or making sure you don't miss any important deadlines, your agent will help you stay on top of those important documents. Registered agents are also very familiar with state and federal regulations and guidelines for incorporation and maintaining a business, so they can help you stay in good standing.
Privacy & Peace of Mind -
A huge plus of having a registered agent is the privacy that comes along with it. Registered agent addresses are public. You are welcome to be your own registered agent, but if you don't have a separate office address to use, you would have to use your personal address. This is obviously a huge invasion of privacy if you must have your personal address listed publicly as a registered agent. Having a third party as your agent you don't need to worry about having to use your own address. When it comes to the privacy of your documents and mail, a registered agent is extremely helpful. Agents will receive and collect your mail and notify or forward it to you. Having a registered agent receive your mail also allows you the peace of mind that important documents won't get misplaced or overlooked. As this is the agent’s main purpose, you can count on them to make sure all important mail is kept track of and handled properly.
Easily grow your business in other states -
Registered agents make it very easy for business owners to incorporate in different states across the country. Instead of opening up a physical location in each state you want to start a business in, you can easily find a registered agent to use as your business address for legal purposes. Oftentimes registered agent companies have multiple locations in different cities across the U.S. This can make it super easy to incorporate your business in different states especially if your current registered agent already has a branch in that new area.
Having a registered agent when incorporating your business is required, but that doesn't mean that it is just another thing to check off your to-do list. The benefits are significant and can improve the privacy, compliance, peace of mind, and growth of your business.
