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:

  1. A natural person who is a resident of New York State;
  2. A domestic corporation or LLC that is authorized to do business in New York State;
  3. A foreign corporation or LLC that is authorized to do business in New York State and has a registered office in the state; or
  4. 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:

  1. The registered agent must have a physical address in New York State, which is known as the "registered office."
  2. The registered agent must be available to accept service of process during regular business hours.
  3. The registered agent must be able to provide a physical address in New York State where legal documents can be served.
  4. The registered agent must be able to provide a name and address for the business entity.

Considerations:

  1. Confidentiality: A registered agent's address is publicly available, so businesses may want to consider using a professional registered agent service to maintain confidentiality.
  2. 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.
  3. Compliance: The registered agent must ensure that the business entity complies with all New York State laws and regulations.
  4. Liability: The registered agent may be held liable for any actions or omissions related to the business entity.

Fees:

  1. Annual fee: The registered agent must pay an annual fee to the New York State Department of State, which is currently $25.
  2. 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:

  1. File a Certificate of Registration with the New York State Department of State, which includes the name and address of the registered agent.
  2. Provide a physical address in New York State where legal documents can be served.
  3. Ensure that the registered agent is available to accept service of process during regular business hours.

Professional registered agent services:

  1. 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.