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Registered Agent

Professional Registered Agent Service

Every LLC needs a registered agent with a physical address in the state of formation. We provide reliable registered agent services across multiple states.

By Chris Natterer · Last updated February 17, 2026

All-Inclusive Package

Included

Part of the annual plan, from $900/year


  • Physical address in your state of formation
  • Legal document receipt and service of process
  • State correspondence handling
  • Annual report reminders
  • Document scanning and forwarding
  • Compliance calendar
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What is a Registered Agent?

A registered agent (also called a statutory agent or agent for service of process) is a person or company designated to receive legal documents on behalf of your LLC.

Every US LLC is required by law to maintain a registered agent with a physical street address (not a P.O. Box) in the state where the LLC is formed.

Why Do You Need One?

As a non-US resident, you likely don't have a physical address in Wyoming, Delaware, or wherever you formed your LLC. A registered agent provides:

  • Legal compliance — Required by state law
  • Privacy — The registered agent's address appears on public records, not yours
  • Reliability — Someone available during business hours to receive important documents
  • Peace of mind — Never miss a legal notice or compliance deadline

What Documents Does a Registered Agent Receive?

  • Service of process — Lawsuit notifications
  • State correspondence — Annual report notices, compliance letters
  • Tax notices — From the state Department of Revenue
  • Official filings — Any correspondence from the Secretary of State

Available States

We provide registered agent services in:

  • Wyoming — Our most popular state
  • Delaware — For corporations and investor-backed companies
  • New Mexico — No annual report required
  • Florida — For those who need a Florida presence

How it is billed

Form your LLC with us and the first year of registered agent service is included in the formation fee. From year two it is part of the annual plan, along with the state annual report and your Form 5472 filing: $900 a year in New Mexico, $1,000 in Wyoming and Florida, $1,250 in Delaware. There is no separate registered agent invoice.

How much mail is included

Anything from the state and anything legal, service of process, Secretary of State notices, compliance mail, is scanned and forwarded to you without limit and without counting against anything. On top of that you get 13 scans of general business mail a year, which is more than almost any holding or compliance-only company ever receives.

If you use the address as a working business address and go past that, we pass the provider's cost straight through: $15 per additional scan, and $9 plus postage if you need a physical document mailed on to you. No markup.

What Happens If I Don't Have a Registered Agent?

Operating without a registered agent (or with an invalid registered agent) can result in:

  • Administrative dissolution — Your LLC may be involuntarily dissolved
  • Default judgments — If you're sued and don't receive notice, you could lose by default
  • Late fees — For missed compliance deadlines
  • Loss of good standing — Required for banking and contracts

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I be my own registered agent?

In theory, yes — but only if you have a physical address in the state and are available during business hours. For non-US residents, using a professional registered agent service is the practical choice.

What if I move states?

If you move your LLC to a different state (domestication), you'll need a registered agent in the new state. We can help with this transition.

How do I change registered agents?

We can help you transfer registered agent service from another provider. The process typically takes 1-2 weeks and involves filing a change of agent form with the state.

Chris Natterer

Written by Chris Natterer

Founder of Globalization Guide, helping international entrepreneurs form and manage US companies since 2019.