Don’t Make The Mistake Of Setting Up An LLC By Yourself – Why You Need A Registered Agent

Don’t Make The Mistake Of Setting Up An LLC By Yourself - Why You Need A Registered Agent

Avalon King

Why don’t have your LLC set up yet?

I bet it’s because setting one up is a bit of a mystery, and seems like an assignment from that statistics class you skipped for 2 months in college. 

Of course, you know what an LLC is and why you should get one, but you’re probably not clear on the process of registering your business as an LLC never mind the specific requirements for your state.

I know that starting a small business can be overwhelming. There’re so many crucial details that need to be taken care of that it feels like there aren’t enough hours in the day even if the day was 37 hours long.

The good news is that there are excellent Registered Agents available to get your business set up as a Limited Liability Contractor plus function as your third party point of contact and it’s not going to cost you thousands of dollars to get it done.

If you want to understand what a registered agent is and how they can help you avoid the administrative hassle and possible mistakes in administering an LLC then you’re in the right place.

Keep reading to learn:

What is a Registered Agent?

A registered agent is an individual or company that functions as the official point of contact for your LLC.

Government agencies and attorneys will always send official correspondence and legal papers relating to lawsuits to the mailing address of your registered agent.

Any person over the age of 18 can be your registered agent. All they need is a physical address in the state in which the LLC is formed. Companies can be registered agents too.

You are legally eligible to be your LLC’s agent.

Read on so you understand why I don’t recommend that at all.

As a registered agent, your information will be public and accessible online. Your privacy will be a thing of the past so if you prefer to keep a low profile do not appoint yourself.

Registered agents must also be available during regular business hours. If you appoint yourself, you:

  • Can never take vacations
  • Can never take a sick day
  • Can never leave the office during business hours

If you don’t receive a complaint, for example, and fail to respond, the court could then skip a trial altogether and award a ‘budget destroying’ default judgment against your LLC without giving you an opportunity to defend yourself.

Registered agents scan any documents sent to your business and notify you within minutes. They also make them available for you to download online.

Avoid any problems for your business by using the services of a registered agent. 

On top of being the best way to set up your LLC registered agents charge around $120 a year while attorneys will often charge up to $500.

Now you get it!

I recommend reading this page about dedicated registered agent services and picking the one that’s right for you.