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A corporate registered agent receives legal process and compliance mail at a business entity's registered office in the state of incorporation or qualification. Many states mail annual reports and tax documents to the registered office, while other states mail these reports and tax documents to an entity's principal business office wherever this is located. Appointing a registered agent may reduce the risk of a business receiving service of process at its business location.

Who needs a Registered Agent?

The business entity statutes of virtually all states require a business entity to appoint and maintain a registered agent. Failure to maintain a registered agent and registered office in the state may result in administrative dissolution of the entity or revocation of its certificate of authority to conduct business in the state. A registered agent will receive legal process for the entity and forward to your designated contact for handling, and this should minimize the risk of a default judgment against the entity for failure to timely answer claims.

Use The Company Corporation as your Registered Agent

We have more than 100 years of experience receiving service of process for customers. In addition to this experience handling critical documents, we offer:

• Compliance Watch^SM, a customized, online calendar and FREE reminder service that notifies you when annual reports are due.
• Real-time information on litigation received by the registered agent. If we receive service, we send a Notice of Process to identify 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. We also verify that the suit is for you and not for someone with a similar name.
• In some states, annual reports and franchise tax notices are sent to your Registered Agent. If that's the case, we'll forward them to you in a timely manner. For an additional fee, we can even arrange an advance payment of your Delaware franchise taxes to help you avoid late penalties.

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