In New York, you don't need a registered agent. To form an LLC in NY, the NY Secretary of State must be designated agent of the LLC for service of process. Essentially, this means that the Secretary of State is serving as your LLC's registered agent. Some incorporation/LLC formation companies will tell you that a NY registered agent is required by law; they either don't know the law in NY or are trying to trick you into paying for their annual registered agent service. Even if you hire a registered agent for your LLC, someone can serve process on your LLC by doing it via the Secretary of State. In such event, the registered agent is somewhat redundant. You will need to provide a forwarding address where the Secretary of State will forward papers to in the NY LLC Articles of Organization. This can be any address, even a PO Box. Just remember to check it often so that you don't miss papers with important deadlines. For one of my NY LLCs, I use the PO Box in the post office closest to home and check it once a week.
Thanks for sharing this. I'm in NYC and when I first started my LLC I signed up for the service and haven't renewed it. Just received an email saying that I need to renew or face penalities etc. I just have to file the paperwork to change my address from them for my business. Thanks again for sharing I'll look into this more.
Actually I didn’t. The quote I referenced in the video completely glossed over all the nuances of why a registered agent is important and is telling people they can’t do it themself. I couldn’t disagree more.
I honestly don’t see the use. Wouldn’t late mail that could postpone or place your LLC on hold just be even more delayed since it has to go through another persons hands? Wouldn’t I, the business owner, pay more attention and ask an attorney when needed about these, rather than have someone who at all times could just as easily not see a piece of paper?
@@BlvckHvt I'm in bronx NY and in NY u have to publish In a newspaper for six weeks..I was told I could file my business in Albany NY to avoid paying high cost. Or am I'm better off filing in the county I live in?
@@BlvckHvt I'll be starting an LLC, sole proprietor I believe. Since it's only me..How can I find what benefits the bronx have for starting business..I didn't find any luck via Google. Also if I do register In the bronx should I get a registered agent for the purpose of privacy..or is it better to use a virtual address
Very helpful thank you. If you just have a holding company that holds an investment in another LLC - Do you see it as pertinent to have a Registered Agent?
In New York, you don't need a registered agent. To form an LLC in NY, the NY Secretary of State must be designated agent of the LLC for service of process. Essentially, this means that the Secretary of State is serving as your LLC's registered agent. Some incorporation/LLC formation companies will tell you that a NY registered agent is required by law; they either don't know the law in NY or are trying to trick you into paying for their annual registered agent service. Even if you hire a registered agent for your LLC, someone can serve process on your LLC by doing it via the Secretary of State. In such event, the registered agent is somewhat redundant. You will need to provide a forwarding address where the Secretary of State will forward papers to in the NY LLC Articles of Organization. This can be any address, even a PO Box. Just remember to check it often so that you don't miss papers with important deadlines. For one of my NY LLCs, I use the PO Box in the post office closest to home and check it once a week.
Jim I am very confused. I want to open a brick and mortar business, but do I need to find the physical location first, then start the LLC paperwork? Or can I start the paperwork, put my own address and change it later once I find the right establishment?
Thanks for this video. Should Ialready have a registered agent before I apply for your LLC? Also, would I use the registered agent as my business address for all other things, like on my website?
Yo family how are you doing I have a question I live in California but my llc is established in Nevada and the banks are having a problem making me a business account because there saying my registered agent has a third party address which I got both my llc and registered agent from zen business Do you know where I can get registered agent that won’t have to deal with that problem Or do you know how I can make my self a registered agent I tried putting my self as a registered agent but since my llc is stablished in Nevada they said I need a personal Nevada address?
Hi Jim I want to set up an LLC for tax lien and deed work across the USA. I live in Turkey, but I have an SSN. Since I am also a translator and have a website related to this field, I would like to include this translation work in the articles of organization as well. Is this doable? Secondly, most of my profits or deals would be with counties, and I believe the best state options are those without annual fees. Three states seem like good options: New Mexico, Ohio, and Missouri. What is your opinion on which state would be better for me? Lastly, if I buy a tax lien and earn interest (income), I assume I will be taxed automatically, is that correct? Thank you so much!”
If you've set up your llc in a foreign state, should you have you registered agent there or at the state you do business in? Also say you have a landscaping business in a small state and occasionally cross the border into another state, do you need a registered agent to do business in that state?
Hello could you offer me groups because I still have questions, I am French and I have difficulty understanding English orally and especially when it comes to The administration thank you Cyril
No - they only receive official correspondence for your company. They aren’t a substitute for a mail service and you should not use your registered agent as your business address.
Hi, Always like your videoes. However, I'm still paying a registered agent but I've submitted to change my "Business Address" to my home (office) address for my online business. Do I still need a registered for that matter and should I be using the registered agent's address for client facing instead ? I'm still confused regarding this matter. Thanks
This video is great, very clear-cut and great info. It gives me peace of mind, as I had most of these pros and cons in mind when we registered LLC last month. -Luis Huang CEO Fat Cat Productions
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In New York, you don't need a registered agent. To form an LLC in NY, the NY Secretary of State must be designated agent of the LLC for service of process. Essentially, this means that the Secretary of State is serving as your LLC's registered agent.
Some incorporation/LLC formation companies will tell you that a NY registered agent is required by law; they either don't know the law in NY or are trying to trick you into paying for their annual registered agent service. Even if you hire a registered agent for your LLC, someone can serve process on your LLC by doing it via the Secretary of State. In such event, the registered agent is somewhat redundant.
You will need to provide a forwarding address where the Secretary of State will forward papers to in the NY LLC Articles of Organization. This can be any address, even a PO Box. Just remember to check it often so that you don't miss papers with important deadlines. For one of my NY LLCs, I use the PO Box in the post office closest to home and check it once a week.
Thanks for sharing this. I'm in NYC and when I first started my LLC I signed up for the service and haven't renewed it. Just received an email saying that I need to renew or face penalities etc. I just have to file the paperwork to change my address from them for my business. Thanks again for sharing I'll look into this more.
Hey Jim. Your videos have truly helped me and my business. Keep up the great work!
You literally said exactly what the Facebook poster said, then tried to sell why we should use a RA.
Actually I didn’t. The quote I referenced in the video completely glossed over all the nuances of why a registered agent is important and is telling people they can’t do it themself. I couldn’t disagree more.
😂. Ohhh so that’s there job!! They are there to make sure I open my mail. Yup I need this. I don’t even want to open my email most days!
Very much needed thanks
Good info Jim. Only $49/year in Tennessee.
Thanks
I honestly don’t see the use. Wouldn’t late mail that could postpone or place your LLC on hold just be even more delayed since it has to go through another persons hands? Wouldn’t I, the business owner, pay more attention and ask an attorney when needed about these, rather than have someone who at all times could just as easily not see a piece of paper?
Read this - www.hawthornlaw.net/registered-agent-for-llc/
Can we use virtual address as a registered agent address?
Can I use a virtual address for my online business when filing a DBA?
I need someone to answer this asap
@@BlvckHvt i am asking if you can use a virtual business address as your Registered Agent?
@@BlvckHvt I'm in bronx NY and in NY u have to publish In a newspaper for six weeks..I was told I could file my business in Albany NY to avoid paying high cost. Or am I'm better off filing in the county I live in?
@@BlvckHvt I'll be starting an LLC, sole proprietor I believe. Since it's only me..How can I find what benefits the bronx have for starting business..I didn't find any luck via Google. Also if I do register In the bronx should I get a registered agent for the purpose of privacy..or is it better to use a virtual address
Great Video and Information that I was totally unaware of. Thanks Again
Jim, can you tell me how open LLC non resident US ? Thank in advance.
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Very helpful thank you. If you just have a holding company that holds an investment in another LLC - Do you see it as pertinent to have a Registered Agent?
If your holding company is an LLC or a corporation then it must have a RA.
Hello, can I opt a register agent at a later time? As i just started my business and am not planning on going anywhere for a while.
This is the same thing I am thinking
In New York, you don't need a registered agent. To form an LLC in NY, the NY Secretary of State must be designated agent of the LLC for service of process. Essentially, this means that the Secretary of State is serving as your LLC's registered agent.
Some incorporation/LLC formation companies will tell you that a NY registered agent is required by law; they either don't know the law in NY or are trying to trick you into paying for their annual registered agent service. Even if you hire a registered agent for your LLC, someone can serve process on your LLC by doing it via the Secretary of State. In such event, the registered agent is somewhat redundant.
You will need to provide a forwarding address where the Secretary of State will forward papers to in the NY LLC Articles of Organization. This can be any address, even a PO Box. Just remember to check it often so that you don't miss papers with important deadlines. For one of my NY LLCs, I use the PO Box in the post office closest to home and check it once a week.
Is there a reason or a way to do this if you are a sole proprietor?
No.
Hi Jim
I'm a Realto,r Do I need a registered agent?
If you have an LLC you do!
Jim I am very confused. I want to open a brick and mortar business, but do I need to find the physical location first, then start the LLC paperwork? Or can I start the paperwork, put my own address and change it later once I find the right establishment?
does this apply for person trying to start e-commerce too? 😅
Lawsuits, subpoenas....? Sounds routine, so why would I want to start a business?
Do I have to renew my registered agent every year?
Yes
Thanks for this video. Should Ialready have a registered agent before I apply for your LLC?
Also, would I use the registered agent as my business address for all other things, like on my website?
Can I hire a registered agent later when the business starts making money to pay for it?
Yes - you can hire one whenever you want. But I typically recommend getting one from the beginning.
Thanks Jim - so the risk is not receiving important notices. What are the common reasons these wouldn't successfully make it in the mail?
can you use a virtual address as a registered agent
Yo family how are you doing I have a question
I live in California but my llc is established in Nevada and the banks are having a problem making me a business account because there saying my registered agent has a third party address which I got both my llc and registered agent from zen business
Do you know where I can get registered agent that won’t have to deal with that problem
Or do you know how I can make my self a registered agent I tried putting my self as a registered agent but since my llc is stablished in Nevada they said I need a personal Nevada address?
If you live in California, why is your LLC in Nevada? Do you have a foreign entity established in CA?
If I just filed my LLC but did not have an agent so I did individual, can I not change this later? If I still do this?
So when they ask about the business address can you add the registered agent address?
What about when I'm forming an LLC just to transfer my home to?
Hi Jim
I want to set up an LLC for tax lien and deed work across the USA. I live in Turkey, but I have an SSN. Since I am also a translator and have a website related to this field, I would like to include this translation work in the articles of organization as well. Is this doable?
Secondly, most of my profits or deals would be with counties, and I believe the best state options are those without annual fees. Three states seem like good options: New Mexico, Ohio, and Missouri. What is your opinion on which state would be better for me?
Lastly, if I buy a tax lien and earn interest (income), I assume I will be taxed automatically, is that correct?
Thank you so much!”
Hi! Great questions. Unfortunately I can't provide legal advice here, but feel free to schedule a call with my office.
If you've set up your llc in a foreign state, should you have you registered agent there or at the state you do business in? Also say you have a landscaping business in a small state and occasionally cross the border into another state, do you need a registered agent to do business in that state?
Jim do you have a recommendation for a great registered agent service? I'm in Michigan by the way.
www.hawthornlaw.net/agent
Hello could you offer me groups because I still have questions, I am French and I have difficulty understanding English orally and especially when it comes to The administration thank you Cyril
As a single biz owner (not an LLC), can I attain an registered agent anyway for privacy?
So many reasons to use a registered agent. USE ONE! Trust me!
I have one but he can not do anything for me
I had someone tell me that hiring a registered agent could “pierce the corporate veil” of an LLC. Is that true?
Um, I don't think so. Was this a lawyer that gave you that advice?
Am I able to change my registered Agent afterwards? I already have my LLC set up with myself as the Registered Agent
I'm in New Jersey
Can I use my professional virtual business address as my registered agent?
what city are you in
Hey Jim, a registered agent service will also sus out and discard spam/scam mail correct?
No - they only receive official correspondence for your company. They aren’t a substitute for a mail service and you should not use your registered agent as your business address.
Hi,
Always like your videoes.
However, I'm still paying a registered agent but I've submitted to change my "Business Address" to my home (office) address for my online business.
Do I still need a registered for that matter and should I be using the registered agent's address for client facing instead ?
I'm still confused regarding this matter.
Thanks
The State of Texas doesn't allow you to be your own RA in an LLC.
This video is great, very clear-cut and great info. It gives me peace of mind, as I had most of these pros and cons in mind when we registered LLC last month.
-Luis Huang
CEO Fat Cat Productions