As a business owner, should you change your registered agent?

As you probably know, every corporation is required to have a registered agent. This person (or entity, in some cases) is the one who accepts important legal documents (such as lawsuits) on the business’ behalf. But after designating a particular person, company, or even yourself as your business’ registered agent, you may face a need to change that designation.

Here are a few common scenarios when that might be necessary:

Changing your business’ registered agent may seem like a tedious chore, but you may need to do it in some circumstances. To learn more about the legal ins and outs of setting up a small business, head over to FindLaw’s section on Incorporation and Legal Structures.

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Related Resources:

  • Browse Change of Registered Agent Forms & Packages by State (U.S. Legal Forms)(Disclosure: U.S. Legal Forms is a partner of FindLaw.)
  • Incorporating a Small Business: 3 Basic Questions (FindLaw’s Free Enterprise)
  • 5 First Steps If Your Business Is Sued (FindLaw’s Free Enterprise)
  • Ask a Question About Running a Small Business in Our Community Forum (FindLaw Answers)

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