Your Registered Agent Service
Every business registered in the United States is required to maintain a registered agent with a physical address in every state where it operates. Manay CPA provides registered agent service in all 50 states so your business always has a reliable address for legal and government correspondence.
- CPA-managed registered agent service
- Immediate forwarding of all legal and government documents
- Available for U.S.-based and international business owners
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What Is a Registered Agent?
A registered agent is an individual or business entity designated to receive legal documents, government notices, and service of process on behalf of your business. Every state requires every formally registered business entity — corporation, LLC, partnership, or other — to maintain a registered agent with a physical street address in that state at all times.
Without a current registered agent, legal documents served on your business may go undelivered, potentially resulting in a default judgment against your company without your knowledge. Manay CPA serves as your registered agent in all 50 states, ensuring that every legal notice, state correspondence, and service of process is received, documented, and forwarded to you immediately.
Steps
Consultation and State Confirmation
We confirm every state where your business is registered and requires a registered agent, and we identify any gaps or expired registrations that need to be corrected immediately.
Registered Agent Appointment
We file the registered agent designation with the appropriate state authority in every required state and provide you with our address for immediate use on all state filings.
Document Receipt and Forwarding
Every legal document, government notice, or service of process received at your registered agent address is documented and forwarded to you promptly through your preferred method.
Ongoing Maintenance and Renewal
We maintain your registered agent service year over year, track renewal requirements in every registered state, and notify you immediately of any document received on your behalf.
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Why Every Registered Business Is Required to Have One
Every state that allows a business to register within its borders requires that business to designate a registered agent as a condition of registration. The registered agent is the official point of contact between the business and the state government — and between the business and any party that initiates legal proceedings against it.
Without a registered agent in good standing, a state can place your business in bad standing, suspend its registration, or administratively dissolve it. A lapsed registered agent is one of the most common and easily preventable causes of business non-compliance.
What Happens When Legal Documents Are Served
Service of process is the formal delivery of legal documents — lawsuits, subpoenas, court orders — to a business. When someone sues your company, they serve the registered agent. If your registered agent is not available or your registration is out of date, the service may be deemed valid even if you never received the documents.
A default judgment can be entered against your business for failing to respond to a lawsuit you were never notified of. Maintaining a reliable registered agent is one of the most practical protections your business has against this risk.
The Registered Agent Must Have a Physical Street Address
A registered agent cannot use a P.O. box. The address must be a physical street address in the state where the registration is filed, and someone must be available at that address during regular business hours to receive documents in person.
This requirement creates a challenge for businesses whose owners are not physically located in the states where they are registered. Manay CPA provides a qualifying physical address in every state, eliminating this problem for every client regardless of where the business owner is located.
Using Your Own Address as a Registered Agent Has Risks
Some business owners use their home address or office address as their registered agent address when they first form their business. This exposes your home address on public state records and means that legal documents including lawsuits can be served publicly at that address at any time.
Using Manay CPA as your registered agent keeps your personal and business addresses private, ensures continuous availability during business hours, and provides a professional point of contact that reflects well on your business in every state where it operates.
Frequently Asked Questions about Registered Agents
Do I need a registered agent in every state where I am registered?
Yes. Every state requires a registered agent with a physical address in that state for every registered business entity. If your business is registered in five states, you need a registered agent in each of those five states. Manay CPA provides registered agent service in all 50 states.
Can I be my own registered agent?
In most states, an individual who is a resident of the state and has a physical street address there can serve as their own registered agent. However, this requires you to be personally available at that address during all business hours, and it places your address on public state records. Most business owners find it more practical to use a professional registered agent service.
What happens if my registered agent resigns or lapses?
If your registered agent resigns or your registration lapses, the state will place your business in bad standing and may administratively dissolve it. You must appoint a new registered agent and file the appropriate change of agent form with the state immediately. Manay CPA manages this process and ensures your registered agent status is always current.
How quickly will I receive documents forwarded by my registered agent?
Every document received at your registered agent address is forwarded to you promptly upon receipt. For time-sensitive legal documents such as service of process, we prioritize immediate notification so you can respond within the required legal deadlines.
Can Manay CPA serve as my registered agent?
Yes. Manay CPA provides registered agent service, making us a point of contact for your registered agent infrastructure.
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