USA Registered Agent Service

What is a USA Registered Agent?

Foreign citizens and foreign companies have the ability to form a company in the United States. To do so successfully, it’s important to follow state requirements when choosing a domicile or expanding into multiple states. One of those requirements is having a USA registered agent in every state in which you operate.

A registered agent receives notices of lawsuits and government documents on behalf of your business. States use different terms for “registered agent,” but they all refer to the same thing. Examples include “statutory agent,” “resident agent,” and “agent for service of process.” While you can designate a private individual with an address in the state to serve as your resident agent, a registered agent service company is also an option.

There are other benefits to hiring a USA registered agent. A dedicated agent can help with the formation and maintenance of a company in the United States. At Harbor Compliance, for example, clients benefit from entity management solutions to stay in good standing and avoid penalties and fines.

If you plan to run a business inside the United States, it’s important, however, to understand the limited purpose of a registered agent. While a registered agent can receive legal documents, it cannot, for example, open a bank account on your behalf, sign forms, or receive regular mail. But, having a designated registered agent will ensure your business complies with an important legal requirement.

Harbor Compliance is a nationwide registered agent provider. We support your company as it grows, offering local offices with same-day document scanning. Easy online ordering means you have service in minutes. Contact us to learn more.

Key Takeaways

• Foreign citizens and businesses can operate in the US without living within the country.
• All businesses operating in the United States need a registered agent.
• A registered agent provider can help you manage regulatory requirements.