Q & A registered/ statutory agents
Establishing your new business is one of the most courageous things you will do in your life time. It’s not only exciting but it brings about a sense of independent accomplishment that Entrepreneurs strive for.
So creating your LLC is a serious task that shouldn’t be taken lightly, and leaving important details unattended could cost you a lot of time, money, and mental stress.
Although we take pride in our work providing LLC Formation Services, Marketing, Advertising, and Website Maintenance, one of our prime services here at the Community Business Resource Center, is serving as a Registered Agent for Ohio Small Business Owners.
So what exactly is a Registered Agent, and Why is it such a big deal?
In short, a Registered Agent is an approved entity or person, who will serve as the point of contact for an LLC to accept legal documents on behalf of the Registered business. The Registered Agent must be able to accept documents during normal mailing business hours and be an approved entity to accept.
Registered Agents typically center their business around providing this service and others within the same industry.
Effective February 11, 2022, the State of Ohio will require all Registered LLCs have an approved Registered/Statutory Agent.
Additional Services Registered Agents offer:
Physical Mailing Address for Business Owners who do not want their home address on public business documents.
Immediate Scanned and Email copies of mailed documents received.
Mail Forwarding Options per year, with the option to increase.
Registration/ Renewal reminders
State Compliance updates and notifications
Free resources and additional forms
Privacy of filings
Things to keep in mind-
Registered Agents are a REQUIREMENT for all registered LLC’s and with the new policy, not having the right Registered Agent could cost you your LLC, could affect your taxes, cost you a lot of money in court fines, and could risk your business registration with the State of Ohio.
Not to mention that having a Registered Agent that centers their business around this service, will ensure accuracy and provide privacy for those business owners who would like to keep their filings/business info private.
Ready to File your LLC? Choose the LLC Pro or Premium Kit, and the Registered Agent Service is Included!
Already have your LLC? Hire us as your Registered Agent and we’ll file the updates to the Ohio Secretary of State for free!
Wishing you much success,
We’re here when you need us!
The Community Business Resource Centers Team