{"id":25555,"date":"2023-01-10T11:26:35","date_gmt":"2023-01-10T11:26:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/?page_id=25555"},"modified":"2023-07-02T23:11:03","modified_gmt":"2023-07-02T23:11:03","slug":"colorado","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/registered-agent\/do-you-need\/colorado\/","title":{"rendered":"Do You Need a Registered Agent in Colorado?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A Colorado registered agent is not only a good idea, it\u2019s a necessity for most businesses\u2014especially LLCs, corporations, and sole proprietorships.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Colorado registered agents are an integral component of the formation process, and they help businesses meet the compliance filing deadlines established by the Colorado Secretary of State.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But what is a registered agent, how do you find the best Colorado registered agent service, and do you <em>actually<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/registered-agent\/do-you-need\/\">need<\/a> one?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #212121;color:#212121\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: 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href=\"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/registered-agent\/do-you-need\/colorado\/#What_Is_the_Purpose_of_a_Registered_Agent_in_Colorado\" title=\"What Is the Purpose of a Registered Agent in Colorado?\">What Is the Purpose of a Registered Agent in Colorado?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/registered-agent\/do-you-need\/colorado\/#Compliance\" title=\"Compliance\">Compliance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/registered-agent\/do-you-need\/colorado\/#Management_of_Important_Documents\" title=\"Management of Important Documents\">Management of Important Documents<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/registered-agent\/do-you-need\/colorado\/#Who_Can_Be_a_Registered_Agent_in_Colorado\" title=\"Who Can Be a Registered Agent in Colorado?\">Who Can Be a Registered Agent in Colorado?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/registered-agent\/do-you-need\/colorado\/#What_Happens_If_My_Business_Operates_Without_a_Registered_Agent\" title=\"What Happens If My Business Operates Without a Registered Agent?\">What Happens If My Business Operates Without a Registered Agent?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/registered-agent\/do-you-need\/colorado\/#Can_I_Be_My_Own_Registered_Agent_in_Colorado\" title=\"Can I Be My Own Registered Agent in Colorado?\u00a0\">Can I Be My Own Registered Agent in Colorado?\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/registered-agent\/do-you-need\/colorado\/#Cons_of_Being_Your_Own_Registered_Agent\" title=\"Cons of Being Your Own Registered Agent\">Cons of Being Your Own Registered Agent<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/registered-agent\/do-you-need\/colorado\/#Liability\" title=\"Liability\">Liability<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/registered-agent\/do-you-need\/colorado\/#Lack_of_Privacy\" title=\"Lack of Privacy\">Lack of Privacy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/registered-agent\/do-you-need\/colorado\/#Time\" title=\"Time\">Time<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/registered-agent\/do-you-need\/colorado\/#Pros_of_Being_Your_Own_Registered_Agent\" title=\"Pros of Being Your Own Registered Agent\">Pros of Being Your Own Registered Agent<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/registered-agent\/do-you-need\/colorado\/#Should_I_Use_a_Registered_Agent_Service\" title=\"Should I Use a Registered Agent Service?\">Should I Use a Registered Agent Service?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/registered-agent\/do-you-need\/colorado\/#What_Is_the_Best_Registered_Agent_Service\" title=\"What Is the Best Registered Agent Service?\">What Is the Best Registered Agent Service?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/registered-agent\/do-you-need\/colorado\/#Service_Features\" title=\"Service Features\">Service Features<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/registered-agent\/do-you-need\/colorado\/#Value\" title=\"Value\">Value<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/registered-agent\/do-you-need\/colorado\/#Easy_Sign-Up\" title=\"Easy Sign-Up&nbsp;\">Easy Sign-Up&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/registered-agent\/do-you-need\/colorado\/#User-Friendly_Interface\" title=\"User-Friendly Interface&nbsp;\">User-Friendly Interface&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/registered-agent\/do-you-need\/colorado\/#Customer_Service\" title=\"Customer Service&nbsp;\">Customer Service&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/registered-agent\/do-you-need\/colorado\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/registered-agent\/do-you-need\/colorado\/#Colorado_Registered_Agent_FAQs\" title=\"Colorado Registered Agent FAQs\">Colorado Registered Agent FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/registered-agent\/do-you-need\/colorado\/#Whats_the_Difference_Between_a_Commercial_and_a_Noncommercial_Registered_Agent\" title=\"What\u2019s the Difference Between a Commercial and a Noncommercial Registered Agent?\">What\u2019s the Difference Between a Commercial and a Noncommercial Registered Agent?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/registered-agent\/do-you-need\/colorado\/#How_Do_I_Change_the_Registered_Agent_for_My_LLC\" title=\"How Do I Change the Registered Agent for My LLC?\">How Do I Change the Registered Agent for My LLC?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/registered-agent\/do-you-need\/colorado\/#How_Much_Does_a_Registered_Agent_Cost\" title=\"How Much Does a Registered Agent Cost?&nbsp;\">How Much Does a Registered Agent Cost?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_a_Registered_Agent_in_Colorado\"><\/span>What Is a Registered Agent in Colorado?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The term <em>registered agent<\/em> means an individual or business entity who is present at your business address and available during regular business hours to accept documents, legal mail, and service of process, as well as official correspondence from government agencies (like the Colorado Secretary of State or the IRS) on behalf of your Colorado LLC, corporation, or sole proprietorship.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, if your Colorado registered agent receives this mail but doesn\u2019t transfer it to you, it won\u2019t do your business much good. This is why another part of a registered agent\u2019s services includes mail forwarding, so that you have your documents and you\u2019re able to meet important compliance filing deadlines with the Colorado Secretary of State (like for your periodic report).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People sometimes refer to a registered agent as a<em> statutory agent <\/em>or<em> resident agent<\/em>, so if you come across either of these terms, just know that they all refer to the same services.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In all 50 states, if your company is registered as a business entity, it\u2019s legally required to have a registered agent, statutory agent, or resident agent. Furthermore, if you own a company that conducts business in multiple states, you must have a registered agent in each state in which your company conducts normal business operations. So, your options are to designate someone at these locations as your registered agent or to hire a registered agent service.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_Purpose_of_a_Registered_Agent_in_Colorado\"><\/span>What Is the Purpose of a Registered Agent in Colorado?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You may wonder whether you could just set up a PO box for your business or limited liability company and then check it every so often for mail or a service of process to avoid hiring a Colorado registered agent service. The short answer is no, this isn\u2019t an option.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The reason you can\u2019t list a PO box for your company\u2019s registered agent address is that the Secretary of State stipulates that all business entities must have a physical address in Colorado. What\u2019s more, there are many other services that Colorado registered agents provide beyond supplying your company with an address and receiving service of process on your behalf.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Compliance\"><\/span>Compliance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another key duty that each Colorado registered agent is responsible for is making sure that your company is aware of important compliance filing deadlines (like for your periodic report). How do they make sure that you know about these deadlines? By sending you compliance notifications.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Essentially, you can think of your Colorado registered agent as a mediator or middleman between your Colorado business and various government and legal agencies (like the IRS, Secretary of State, and legal firms). One of your registered agent\u2019s most crucial jobs is ensuring that you\u2019re aware of compliance filing deadlines due to the litany of financial and legal issues that missing a filing can cause. By choosing a Colorado registered agent, you\u2019ll learn about problems that your business faces as they arise, so that you can deal with them promptly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Management_of_Important_Documents\"><\/span>Management of Important Documents<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many business owners who only have a PO box or don\u2019t have a street address for their business are at a disadvantage because of the law\u2019s specification of a physical address. The address listed on your formation documents as your company\u2019s registered agent address is listed on the public record. If that\u2019s your home, it\u2019s not ideal.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But this address is also where all your official documents and service of process will be sent. And you do need those. Many registered agent services (especially the good ones) provide online document management systems. These systems allow you to look at and sort your mail with an online account, which is quick and convenient compared to receiving the mail through basic mail forwarding and then sorting through it by hand.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Can_Be_a_Registered_Agent_in_Colorado\"><\/span>Who Can Be a Registered Agent in Colorado?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Registered agents must meet a handful of standard requirements. Here are some of the registered agent requirement criteria that your Colorado registered agent or registered agent service must fulfill:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Physical address. <\/strong>Colorado requires that your registered agent address or principal office address must be a Colorado physical address, which means that PO boxes can\u2019t be business addresses.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>18+ years old. <\/strong>Your Colorado registered agent must be at least 18 years of age.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Who you can designate. <\/strong>So long as they meet all the other requirements for Colorado registered agents, you can designate anyone as your registered agent. You could designate a family member, friend, employee, or even a lawyer or trusted advisor. But remember, whomever you choose to designate must be totally reliable and present at your business address during normal business hours. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>State laws. <\/strong>Some states have laws specifically about registered agents. To ensure that you\u2019re following the regulations set by the Colorado Secretary of State for your registered agent in Colorado, you should brush up on state registered agent regulations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happens_If_My_Business_Operates_Without_a_Registered_Agent\"><\/span>What Happens If My Business Operates Without a Registered Agent?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Colorado state law, any registered business entity must have a registered agent in Colorado. This law applies to business entities in all 50 states. So no matter where you establish your business or how many states it expands to, if it\u2019s listed as a business entity, you\u2019ll need a registered agent or a registered agent service in each state in which your business operates.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If no one is posted at your business address to receive service of process and a process server attempts to deliver a service of process to your company, then the process server will likely attempt to deliver it to the Colorado Secretary of State. In this instance, the Secretary of State could move forward with the legal proceedings against your business, resulting in a default judgment against it\u2014all of which can be conducted without your knowledge.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to know that if you don\u2019t have a Colorado registered agent or you don\u2019t abide by the laws regarding business entities in Colorado (like meeting compliance deadlines), your business could lose its good-standing status. The loss of your business\u2019s good-standing status can have dramatic legal and financial repercussions. Your business may be prohibited from expanding to other states, it may be disqualified from business loans, and it may be completely barred from conducting business in Colorado.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The scariest part of losing your company\u2019s good-standing status is the fact that it could result in the automatic dissolution of your Colorado LLC. A dissolved LLC forfeits its right to use its chosen business name. During the interim period where your LLC is dissolved, other businesses could snatch up your business name and use it for their own business. By the time you settle your legal troubles, you may find that you\u2019ve lost your business name and you may NEVER get it back.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Conducting business with an LLC that has been dissolved is pretty risky. Business owners without the protection of an LLC are financially and legally vulnerable. The business owner\u2019s name and information will be listed on the public record, rather than a registered agent\u2019s name. And the limited liability protection that LLC owners enjoy is nullified, which means that their personal and financial assets are vulnerable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The consequences of failing to name a Colorado registered agent or hiring a Colorado registered agent service aren\u2019t limited to LLCs. Any business entity that doesn\u2019t maintain a registered agent in Colorado faces many of these consequences as well.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_Be_My_Own_Registered_Agent_in_Colorado\"><\/span>Can I Be My Own Registered Agent in Colorado?\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No state expressly forbids you from being your own registered agent. But before you decide to take on the duties of a registered agent in Colorado, you should know about the pros and cons of doing so in lieu of hiring a registered agent service.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons_of_Being_Your_Own_Registered_Agent\"><\/span>Cons of Being Your Own Registered Agent<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Liability\"><\/span>Liability<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The major drawback of being your own agent in Colorado is the devastating consequences of potentially missing legal documents (like the hopefully rare but dreaded service of process) or official mail. If you miss a service of process intended for your company, a default judgment could be made against you. Because you won\u2019t be able to defend your business in court on account of not knowing about the suit, you\u2019ll have no choice but to live with any ruling made against your company, which obviously isn\u2019t ideal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lack_of_Privacy\"><\/span>Lack of Privacy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Another shortcoming of being your own agent in Colorado is that you\u2019ll have to list your private address or home address on formation documents if your business doesn\u2019t have a street address. When you choose a registered agent service, you list their information on the public record rather than your own, but you don\u2019t have this option if you choose to be your own agent. Not only is this a potential privacy and security breach, cybercriminals and hackers can use it, and you could be vulnerable to identity theft.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Time\"><\/span>Time<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the biggest catches associated with being your own agent is the insane amount of time it requires. Many people aren\u2019t aware that being a registered agent in Colorado is such a time-consuming job. You\u2019ve got to be physically present at your company\u2019s address during business hours to accept each piece of mail or legal document that your company receives. The thing that many people forget is that most businesses also operate during these hours, which makes it pretty impossible to perform registered agent duties AND run your business. Unless you\u2019ve developed some new technology that the rest of us don\u2019t know about, you can\u2019t be in two places at once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_of_Being_Your_Own_Registered_Agent\"><\/span>Pros of Being Your Own Registered Agent<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The only good thing about being your own Colorado registered agent is that you won\u2019t be required to pay annual fees to a registered agent service. But most business owners choose to hire registered agent services because they\u2019re inexpensive and they save a ton of work. When you consider the risks, the fees for a quality Colorado registered agent service are well worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_Use_a_Registered_Agent_Service\"><\/span>Should I Use a Registered Agent Service?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many reasons to choose a registered agent service:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>They issue compliance notifications that will keep you informed about important compliance filing deadlines.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The chance of default judgments and the loss of your company\u2019s good-standing status are drastically reduced.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019ll be better able to manage your company because you won\u2019t be performing registered agent tasks.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Companies that operate in multiple states can easily comply with government regulations by using one registered agent service for all their needs.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A business that operates outside of normal business hours won\u2019t have to magic up extra hours in the day to do this too. Even business owners need to sleep..&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If your business doesn\u2019t have a street address or only has a PO box, hiring a registered agent service ensures that your information remains off the public record.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Surprisingly, businesses are sent a lot of junk mail. If you\u2019re your own registered agent then it will all be sent to your home address and you\u2019ll have to sift through and dispose of it yourself. Hiring a registered agent saves you the trouble.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some professional registered agents provide premium services, like specialty insurance for your Colorado business and covering state fees.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You may also have access to business services, meaning you can sign up for online legal services, formation services, and registered agent services all from the same company. You can even get registered agent service free for a year with some companies when you bundle services.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The only person that can decide whether hiring a Colorado registered agent service is the right choice for your business is you. However, I highly recommend that every new business in Colorado hire a registered agent service.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_Best_Registered_Agent_Service\"><\/span>What Is the Best Registered Agent Service?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many factors to consider when choosing a registered agent service. Here are some of the factors you should look at when determining the best Colorado registered agent service for your business:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Service_Features\"><\/span>Service Features<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If a registered agent company doesn\u2019t offer the services your business needs, there\u2019s no reason for you to hire them. Some companies issue convenient compliance alerts, and others just provide compliance calendars. Some companies only offer basic mail forwarding, while others supply online document management systems that provide you with a convenient way to view and handle your business documents.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Value\"><\/span>Value<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One solid metric you can use to evaluate the quality of a registered agent service is the number of services it provides with the fee it charges. But I\u2019ve found that you should avoid \u201cbudget agents.\u201d These unscrupulous agents advertise prices as low as $39\u2013$59 per year to attract new customers then charge ridiculous additional fees for basic services like compliance alerts or online document management systems. Avoid these budget agents at all costs!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Easy_Sign-Up\"><\/span>Easy Sign-Up&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are some registered agents whose sign-up processes take weeks or even months to complete, and the amount of paperwork they require is insane. The best registered agent services have simple, efficient, and automated sign-up processes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"User-Friendly_Interface\"><\/span>User-Friendly Interface&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important that your registered agent\u2019s system is easy to use because it\u2019s something that you\u2019ll probably use frequently. Some companies have outdated systems and confusing interface navigation, teeming with technical issues. Instead of choosing a company with a confusing and frustrating system, you should choose a company with a simple and user-friendly system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Customer_Service\"><\/span>Customer Service&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you have an industry-leading registered agent with a great service catalog, simple user interface, and an automated sign-up process, you\u2019ll inevitably encounter a technical issue or have a question. And since a registered agent service can mean the difference between your company\u2019s success and expansion or going out of business, it\u2019s vital that it has excellent customer service.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using all these factors, as well as my four-stage investigative process, I determined that <a href=\"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/go\/nwra\/ra\/co\">Northwest Registered Agent<\/a> is the best registered agent service in Colorado. If you\u2019re eager to learn more about registered agent services or how to choose the best registered agent service, read my guide to the <a href=\"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/best-registered-agent\/\">best registered agent services<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every new business owner faces a multitude of new skills to learn, such as various business management techniques, legal and business terms, and laws and regulations. At the same time, they have to remember filing deadlines and periodic reports. But registered agents take away some of the hassle and headache of owning a business.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you haven\u2019t yet chosen a structure for your business and you\u2019d like to know about LLC formation, <a href=\"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/how-to-start-an-llc\/\">click here<\/a> for my guide on how to start an LLC. If you\u2019d like a bit of guidance through the formation process, check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/llc\/\">best LLC formation services<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Colorado_Registered_Agent_FAQs\"><\/span>Colorado Registered Agent FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_Difference_Between_a_Commercial_and_a_Noncommercial_Registered_Agent\"><\/span>What\u2019s the Difference Between a Commercial and a Noncommercial Registered Agent?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/registered-agent\/what-is\/difference\/noncommercial\/\">difference between<\/a> commercial and noncommercial registered agents is a simple one. A commercial registered agent has registered as a commercial agent with the Secretary of State. Some states require all professional registered agents to register as commercial agents. The Model Registered Agents Act, an attempt by the American Bar Association to create uniform registered agent regulations for the nation, first described the distinction between commercial and noncommercial agents..&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Noncommercial registered agents haven\u2019t registered as commercial agents. These include both everyday citizens who have been designated as agents and professional agent companies that haven\u2019t registered as commercial agents (if the state doesn\u2019t require it). This means that if your great uncle Larry is your registered agent, he\u2019s likely a noncommercial registered agent. If you hire one of the most popular registered agent services in the state, then you\u2019ve likely hired a commercial registered agent.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_I_Change_the_Registered_Agent_for_My_LLC\"><\/span>How Do I Change the Registered Agent for My LLC?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter why you want to change your current registered agent, the good news is that it\u2019s a simple process. All you have to do is file a Statement of Change Changing Registered Agent Information form (yes, that\u2019s actually what it\u2019s called). The registered agent information form can be filed online either by itself or in conjunction with your periodic report. No matter how or when you choose to file your registered agent information form, you\u2019ll be charged a filing fee.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Does_a_Registered_Agent_Cost\"><\/span>How Much Does a Registered Agent Cost?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The answer to this question depends on a few factors, like which services you choose and which provider you pick. Generally, registered agents can cost somewhere between $39\u2013$299 per state, per year. If you want to learn more about the pricing of registered agents, read my guide on the <a href=\"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/best-registered-agent\/\">best registered agent services<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Colorado registered agent is not only a good idea, it\u2019s a necessity for most businesses\u2014especially LLCs, corporations, and sole proprietorships.&nbsp; Colorado registered agents are &#8230; <a title=\"Do You Need a Registered Agent in Colorado?\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/registered-agent\/do-you-need\/colorado\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Do You Need a Registered Agent in Colorado?\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":25536,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"featured_image_urls_v2":{"full":"","thumbnail":"","medium":"","medium_large":"","large":"","1536x1536":"","2048x2048":""},"post_excerpt_stackable_v2":"<p>A Colorado registered agent is not only a good idea, it\u2019s a necessity for most businesses\u2014especially LLCs, corporations, and sole proprietorships.&nbsp; Colorado registered agents are an integral component of the formation process, and they help businesses meet the compliance filing deadlines established by the Colorado Secretary of State.&nbsp; But what is a registered agent, how do you find the best Colorado registered agent service, and do you actually need one? 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