Why Do I Need A Florida Registered Agent? |
Posted: July 17, 2019 |
When it comes to setting up as an incorporated company, and more specifically as an LLC, it is important that you hire the services of a Florida registered agent. But what, exactly, is a registered agent, and why does your business need one? When it comes to incorporating your small business and registering it as an LLC, there are a number of steps which you must first take which will allow you to operate your business as a legally recognized, separate entity. As part of this requirement, it is highly likely that your state will require that you have a registered agent who will be able to help you with the process.
What Is A Registered Agent? A registered agent is a third party entity who operates in the same state as you and who will be able to provide you with your service of process notices, Secretary of State correspondence, and official documentation (such as notices of tax requirements or lawsuits). The registered agent will accept these documents on behalf of the LLC business, which allows the LLC to protect its personal information online. A registered agent is absolutely necessary for a business who does not have a physical location in the state in question, as this registered agent will be able to receive the documents for your business. Registered agents are also important for individuals who only have a PO box address for their business’ operational sites and locations.
What Is The Role Of A Registered Agent? A registered agent will serve to receive the taxation and legal documentation for a business who does not have a physical location in a particular state. This is important as it is required by law that—during typical working hours—a business must always have somewhere that can receive correspondence of a legal nature. Technically speaking, the nature of this role means that it is entirely possible, should you desire, to be your own registered agent if you do not wish to spend the money on hiring one for your business. However, it is important that a business owner remembers that it is highly advisable for a business to have an unbiased third party individual who will be able to accept these correspondence documents instead. It is never worthwhile to risk not receiving your taxation or legal documentation, and so having someone around at any time of day will help to ensure that you do not miss out on the aforementioned important information. This is particularly the case for individuals who find that they have to leave the office on a frequent or semi-frequent basis; for these individuals, having a designated third party to collect mailed documents is vital.
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