A Connecticut Registered Agent is a vital designation for your business, responsible for receiving legal documents and official correspondence from the state; learn how selecting the right Registered Agent can safeguard your business's compliance and privacy.
One of the things you’ll need to determine before filing your paperwork to form a Limited Liability Company (LLC) in Connecticut is who will serve as your registered agent. The state requires all LLCs to have one, but what is a registered agent? What are their job duties, and what are the requirements to be one?
A registered agent is an individual or company who is the official point of contact for receiving important legal documents on behalf of your LLC.
The duties and requirements of the registered agent are found in Connecticut Statutes Section 34-243n. These say LLCs will have and continuously maintain a registered agent and registered office within Connecticut. This agent must be also be available during normal business hours to accept service of process.
Having someone in this position is necessary because it ensures that the correct people within an LLC are notified when time-sensitive materials need to be delivered, such as tax notifications from the state, service of process for lawsuits, garnishment notices against employees, and notice of annual reports.
Registered agents in Connecticut can be:
The registered agent must:
You can be your own agent, as long as you are a resident of the state, over 18 years old, and are generally available during business hours.
Provided you live in Connecticut, the law allows you to be your own registered agent. However, this might not be the best option for you. Consider some of the following reasons to hire a service to act as a registered agent.
Disclaimer: The content on this page is for information purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, or accounting advice. If you have specific questions about any of these topics, seek the counsel of a licensed professional.
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