Commercial vs Noncommercial Registered Agents
Providing a registered agent for service of process (SOP) when completing business entity filings is often required. Whether it is a commercial registered agent or noncommercial registered agent...
View ArticleTips to Choose the Right Registered Agent Service
One of the most critical functions of a Registered Agent is to provide real time access to critical information related to service of process. Registered Agents are your first line of defense in...
View ArticleRegistered Agent for Private Agreements
Many agreements, such as contract and loan agreements, require the appointment of a Registered Agent to receive Service of Process or a notice from one party to another, and to deliver the documents to...
View ArticleIndependent Directors, Managers, And Springing Members: What Are They?
Lenders may require independent personnel and independent manager to serve on boards of single purpose entities (SPE’s). SPE’s are created to protect assets in large real estate transactions....
View ArticleRegistered Agent Questions And Answers
In practice, there are some significant advantages to enlisting an outside party to accept service of process and other legal and tax documents on behalf of your business. You could enlist the help of...
View ArticleFirst Corporate Solutions CEO Contributes to the Sacramento Bee Investigative...
In its June 5 Sunday edition, the Sacramento Bee published the investigative article Intrigue, offshore connections to Sacramento in ‘Panama Papers’ leak (see quotes below from the article). While...
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Registered Agent, Process Agent, and Special Agency Explained
Having an agent to receive service of process (SOP) is not limited just to the formation or qualification of a business. Agents for SOP may be required in cross-border loan transactions or when...
View ArticleCan I Be My Own Registered Agent or Have a Family Member Be My Registered Agent?
The short answer to this question is Yes, but perhaps it is not the best answer. While it is usually possible in most states to legally serve as your own registered agent (or appoint a friend/family...
View ArticleWhat Does Your Registered Agent Do For You And Why Do You Need One?
If you do not reside in a state where your entity is qualified to do business, then most states require you to have a registered agent* to accept documents on your behalf. The state where your entity...
View ArticleWhat If I Don’t Assign a Registered Agent for My Entity?
A business that does not select a registered agent may risk falling out of “good standing” with the state in which it is registered. Penalties can include license revocation, fines, and the inability...
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