A stranger walks into your busy shop holding an envelope with your company's name on it. It's a lawsuit, and someone has to accept it. That someone is your registered agent. A registered agent is a person or company named to receive legal documents, service of process, and official notices on behalf of a business...

What if the single decision to save $100 annually could permanently expose your home address to the public, risk missed legal notices, and create uncomfortable situations when legal documents are delivered to your doorstep? This guide explains whether a business owner can legally serve as their own registered agent, outlines the pros and cons, and..

Sarah thought she was being smart by saving money and acting as her own registered agent for her consulting LLC. That decision cost her $25,000 when a client lawsuit notice sat in her mailbox for two weeks while she was visiting her sick mother out of state. By the time she returned, the court had..