What is the purpose of a Registered Agent?
The Registered Agent acts as the representative for accepting Service of Process served upon the company within the jurisdiction of any state where the company conducts business. Service of Process is broadly construed to include any legal proceeding, legal notice, or official government communication presented to the company while it is within the jurisdiction of a state. These legal documents include notice of litigation (service of process), franchise tax forms and annual report forms. Appointing Legal Entity Services as your Registered Agent provides your company the assurance that this important service is handled correctly and efficiently. Failure to maintain a Registered Agent can result in loss of corporate or LLC status. Equally importantif a responsible party is not available to receive service of process at all times, then your company could be unaware of a legal claim and a judgment may be entered against you.
A Registered Agent acts as a representative in accepting the Service of Process served upon the business entity within the jurisdiction of any state where a company conducts its business. The Service of Process is broadly construed to include any legal proceedings, legal notices, or official government communications presented to the business entity while it is within the jurisdiction of a state. Almost all business entity conducting a business within a state must register to do business in that state, and designate and maintain a Registered Agent, and in some cases, even a registered office of the Registered Agent.
Registered Agent acts as the representative for accepting Service of Process served upon the company within the jurisdiction of any state where the company conducts business. Service of Process is broadly construed to include any legal proceeding, legal notice, or official government communication presented to the company while it is within the jurisdiction of a state.
A Registered Agent acts as the representative for accepting Service of Process served upon the company. Service of Process is broadly construed to include any legal proceeding, legal notice, or official government communication presented to the company while it is within the jurisdiction of a state.
A Registered Agent acts as the representative for accepting Service of Process served upon the company within the jurisdiction of any state where the company conducts business. Service of Process is broadly construed to include any legal proceeding, legal notice, or official government communication presented to the company while it is within the jurisdiction of a state.
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