New york registered agent
A registered agent, also known as a resident agent or statutory agent, is a person or entity that is authorized to receive legal documents and notices on behalf of a business entity, such as a corporation, limited liability company (LLC), or limited partnership (LP). In the state of New York, a registered agent must be:
- A natural person who is a resident of New York State;
- A domestic corporation or LLC that is authorized to do business in New York State;
- A foreign corporation or LLC that is authorized to do business in New York State and has a registered office in the state; or
- A professional service corporation (PSC) that is authorized to do business in New York State.
Here are some requirements and considerations for a registered agent in New York:
Requirements:
- The registered agent must have a physical address in New York State, which is known as the "registered office."
- The registered agent must be available to accept service of process during regular business hours.
- The registered agent must be able to provide a physical address in New York State where legal documents can be served.
- The registered agent must be able to provide a name and address for the business entity.
Considerations:
- Confidentiality: A registered agent's address is publicly available, so businesses may want to consider using a professional registered agent service to maintain confidentiality.
- Availability: The registered agent must be available to accept service of process during regular business hours, which may be a concern for businesses with non-traditional hours or remote employees.
- Compliance: The registered agent must ensure that the business entity complies with all New York State laws and regulations.
- Liability: The registered agent may be held liable for any actions or omissions related to the business entity.
Fees:
- Annual fee: The registered agent must pay an annual fee to the New York State Department of State, which is currently $25.
- Service fees: Professional registered agent services may charge additional fees for services such as document scanning, storage, and notification.
How to become a registered agent in New York:
- File a Certificate of Registration with the New York State Department of State, which includes the name and address of the registered agent.
- Provide a physical address in New York State where legal documents can be served.
- Ensure that the registered agent is available to accept service of process during regular business hours.
Professional registered agent services:
- Many professional registered agent services offer services in New York, such as:
- Corporation Service Company (CSC)
- CT Corporation
- Wolters Kluwer
- Northwest Registered Agent
- Incfile
These services can provide a physical address in New York State, document scanning and storage, and notification services, among other benefits.