{"id":26362,"date":"2023-03-26T12:28:19","date_gmt":"2023-03-26T12:28:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/?page_id=26362"},"modified":"2023-07-02T23:11:05","modified_gmt":"2023-07-02T23:11:05","slug":"michigan","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/registered-agent\/do-you-need\/michigan\/","title":{"rendered":"Do You Need a Registered Agent in Michigan?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Most businesses are required to have a registered agent, but it\u2019s also prudent to have one.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Registered agents make up a big part of the formation process, and it\u2019s nearly impossible to complete it without them. And they\u2019re the true MVPs when it comes to compliance because they issue compliance alerts so that you don\u2019t miss a filing deadline and lose your company\u2019s good-standing status.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve never even heard of a registered agent, you\u2019ve come to the right place. I\u2019ll tell you what it is, what it does, and why <em>you<\/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_1 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\" 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ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/registered-agent\/do-you-need\/michigan\/#What_Is_the_Purpose_of_a_Registered_Agent_in_Michigan\" title=\"What Is the Purpose of a Registered Agent in Michigan?\">What Is the Purpose of a Registered Agent in Michigan?<\/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\/michigan\/#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\/michigan\/#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\/michigan\/#Who_Can_Be_a_Registered_Agent_in_Michigan\" title=\"Who Can Be a Registered Agent in Michigan?\">Who Can Be a Registered Agent in Michigan?<\/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\/michigan\/#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\/michigan\/#Can_I_Be_My_Own_Registered_Agent_in_Michigan\" title=\"Can I Be My Own Registered Agent in Michigan?\u00a0\">Can I Be My Own Registered Agent in Michigan?\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\/michigan\/#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\/michigan\/#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\/michigan\/#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\/michigan\/#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\/michigan\/#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\/michigan\/#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\/michigan\/#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\/michigan\/#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\/michigan\/#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\/michigan\/#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\/michigan\/#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\/michigan\/#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\/michigan\/#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\/michigan\/#Michigan_Registered_Agent_FAQs\" title=\"Michigan Registered Agent FAQs\">Michigan 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\/michigan\/#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\/michigan\/#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\/michigan\/#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_Michigan\"><\/span>What Is a Registered Agent in Michigan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A registered agent is an individual or business entity that receives service of process, mail, and legal documents on your behalf at your company\u2019s registered business address during business hours.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It may seem counterintuitive to send your mail to someone at a different address, but that\u2019s where document delivery services come in. Your registered agent will get your documents to you via either an online document management system or mail forwarding services.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your company does business in multiple states then you have to maintain a registered agent in each of those states. You\u2019ll either have to designate a different registered agent at each of those locations or hire a national registered agent to make sure your business\u2019s legal obligations are met.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some people call a registered agent a <em>resident agent<\/em> or a <em>statutory agent<\/em>, but all three terms refer to the same 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_Michigan\"><\/span>What Is the Purpose of a Registered Agent in Michigan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You may have wondered if you can simply establish a PO box for your company and check it at your leisure to satisfy your business\u2019s registered agent obligation. The short answer is no, and there are two reasons why.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your registered agent is required to be present at your business address during business hours to receive mail and service of process on your behalf. Your business address is required to be a physical street address. Translation: your registered agent has to actually show up to your registered office address on weekdays during normal business hours, and a PO box won\u2019t do because it has to be a physical address.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But beyond that, there are several other things your registered agent is good for besides just providing you with an address to use on your formation documents and accepting mail 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>Business owners are legally required to meet compliance filing deadlines for things like annual reports. The good news is that your Michigan registered agent will keep track of such things for you and then send you compliance notifications to remind you about important filing deadlines.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your Michigan registered agent functions as an intermediary between your business and government agencies (like the IRS or the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs\u2013Corporations Division). When a filing deadline approaches, your registered agent in Michigan will inform you about it so you don\u2019t miss it\u2014if you pick a good one, that is.&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>The address you list on your LLC formation paperwork is important and not just because of the physical street address stipulation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also the physical address where your business correspondence and legal documents will be sent. And because you likely need to keep these official documents for your records, document delivery services from your registered agent in Michigan are important. Many registered agent services provide online document management portals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best registered agents in Michigan will scan and upload your legal documents the day they\u2019re received, and you can view them with an online account. It\u2019s a lot faster than mail forwarding.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also store your documents on the system, which is convenient. That means you don\u2019t have to keep a storage room full of filing cabinets and folders!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Can_Be_a_Registered_Agent_in_Michigan\"><\/span>Who Can Be a Registered Agent in Michigan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several blanket requirements for registered agents nationwide. Here are some of the requirements your registered agent in Michigan will be obligated to satisfy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>State requirements. <\/strong>Several states have written laws pertaining specifically to registered agents. You should brush up on the laws in Michigan to make sure that your registered agent meets all of its obligations.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>18+ years old. <\/strong>Your registered agent in Minnesota must be at least 18 years old.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Physical address. <\/strong>Michigan law specifies that your registered agent must use a physical street address, not a post office box.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Who you can designate: <\/strong>If they meet all the requirements, you can name anyone you choose as your registered agent in Michigan. So, it can be a close friend, family member, your lawyer, etc. But be careful when choosing your registered agent. The right choice for your registered agent in Michigan is someone who can be available during business hours, and is also someone you can trust.&nbsp;<\/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>If your Michigan registered agent isn\u2019t available at your business address during business hours to receive service of process from a process server, then the process server will deliver the service of process to the Michigan Secretary of State.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because you don\u2019t have your hands on these legal notices, you won\u2019t know anything about the legal proceedings being held against your company.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, a judge could issue a default judgment against your business.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, the Secretary of State could repeal your business\u2019s good-standing status, which could have some really drastic legal and financial effects. Your business could be prohibited from expanding to other states, be ineligible for business loans, or be prohibited from transacting business in Michigan.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>LLCs can be devastated by the loss of good-standing status. It leaves them open to \u201cadministrative dissolution,\u201d which is when the Secretary of State removes the legitimacy of a limited liability company because they haven\u2019t met their legal obligations for things like maintaining a registered agent in Michigan or filing an annual report.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once a limited liability company has lost its good-standing status, it doesn\u2019t have the legal right to use its name in Michigan anymore. Other businesses could take it as it becomes available. Even if you quickly correct this legal snafu, your company may never get its name back.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Michigan LLC that\u2019s operating without legal recognition no longer has liability protection, so the business owner is responsible for the company\u2019s financial obligations. If the company is sued, you\u2019ll be held personally and financially accountable, and your financial assets will be vulnerable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The results of failure to maintain a registered agent in Michigan aren\u2019t limited to LLCs. Because every business entity is required to have a registered agent, corporations and sole proprietorships can experience many of the repercussions listed here 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_Michigan\"><\/span>Can I Be My Own Registered Agent in Michigan?\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s nothing that says you can\u2019t be your own Michigan registered agent. But before you take on that responsibility, you should learn more about the pros and cons of the job.&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>One major limitation of being your own agent is the negative consequences that come from missing a service of process. Some of these include losing your company\u2019s good-standing status with the Secretary of State or having a default judgment issued against you and not being able to defend your company in court.&nbsp;<\/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>If you\u2019re your own registered agent,your personal details (like your phone number, full name, and address) will be listed on public records for everyone to access.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This increases the likelihood of cybercrime and identity theft. It\u2019s also a bit disturbing thinking that anyone\u2014even creeps\u2014could access your information and find out where you live or call your phone. That\u2019s definitely not ideal!&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>Being a Michigan registered agent takes up a lot of time. You have to be stationed at your registered office address during regular business hours to receive service of process and other legal mail.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But your business is probably also open during regular business hours, and you can\u2019t be in two places at once. The conflicting schedule of these two jobs makes it difficult to perform them both effectively.&nbsp;<\/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 one good thing about being your own registered agent is that it\u2019s free.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But with all the legal pitfalls involved with missing a service of process, the additional work involved, and personal information posted on the public record, most responsible business owners don\u2019t mind paying registered agent fees.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But don\u2019t worry. Registered agent fees aren\u2019t expensive, so there\u2019s no reason to take on an extra workload to save money.<\/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>Here are just a few of the reasons to choose a Michigan registered agent service:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Your Michigan registered agent will issue compliance alerts, so you can rest easy knowing you won\u2019t miss important filing deadlines with the Michigan Secretary of State.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>It\u2019s less likely that your company will lose its good-standing status or have default judgments issued against it because your Michigan registered agent will be present at your registered office address during normal business hours to receive service of process.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>You\u2019ll be free to manage your business efficiently because you won\u2019t be burdened with the workload of two jobs\u2014managing your business and being your own registered agent in Michigan.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>If you have a foreign corporation that operates in multiple states, a national registered agent service can help with your compliance needs.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Business owners that keep abnormal business hours (gas stations, night clubs, restaurants) can benefit from a Michigan registered agent service because it means they won\u2019t have to work double shifts, and they can get some rest.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Using your personal address means that an unprecedented amount of junk mail will be sent to your home, and you\u2019ll have to sort all of it. But a Michigan registered agent service can handle this annoying task for you.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>If you hire a Michigan registered agent service, you can select one that offers premium services, like paying for state fees or supplying identity theft insurance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Many Michigan registered agent services also offer LLC formation services and offer promotional bundles where you can get free registered agent service for a year.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In the end, it\u2019s your call. You\u2019re the only one that knows your business and whether a registered agent service is the best choice for it. With that being said, I <em>always<\/em> recommend using a registered agent service for new businesses.&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 lots of aspects that I looked at when choosing the best registered agent service. Here are a few of the factors you should think about when choosing your company\u2019s registered agent.&nbsp;<\/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>Don\u2019t skimp on a Michigan registered agent service that doesn\u2019t offer all the services you need for your company.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some Michigan registered agents provide fantastic online document management systems that allow you to store and view your documents online. Then there are other resident agents that provide only mail forwarding.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many Michigan registered agent services provide compliance alerts, which will remind you to file your annual report. Others merely supply you with a compliance calendar that you can easily toss in the back of a drawer and forget about.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure that you choose a Michigan registered agent that lives up to your service expectations.&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>To figure out whether a registered agent service is worth the money, compare its service offerings to its price. If it has a robust service list and a low price, then that registered agent service offers a good value.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the subject of value, you should stay away from \u201cbudget agents.\u201d These registered agent services use deceptive advertising and tell customers that their prices are only $39\u2013$59, then charge them loads more for things like online document management systems and compliance alerts. Budget agents simply aren\u2019t worth it.&nbsp;<\/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>It\u2019s never fun when a company wastes your time. Waiting during the sign-up process can be particularly stressful too. Some registered agents in Michigan make you fill out loads of paperwork only to discover that their sign-up process takes weeks or even months to complete. Make sure that you\u2019re choosing a registered agent in Michigan that has a simple and efficient sign-up process.&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>Because of the frequency at which you\u2019ll use your registered agent\u2019s system, it\u2019s essential that your registered agent\u2019s interface be easy to use. You don\u2019t want to get stuck with a registered agent service that has a slow, glitchy, and confusing interface. Make sure you choose a Michigan registered agent with a simple user interface.&nbsp;<\/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>There\u2019s no way to avoid technical issues completely, and it\u2019s pretty likely that you\u2019ll eventually have questions about laws and regulations surrounding your registered agent services thanks to all the red tape surrounding them. So, it\u2019s important for your registered agent service provider to supply excellent customer service.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I combined these factors with my four-stage research process to discover the best registered agent service: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northwestregisteredagent.com\/general-registered-agent-service?sscid=31k7_10qma0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Northwest Registered Agent<\/a>. If you\u2019d like to learn more about how I did this, or about how to choose the best registered agent service for your company, read the <a href=\"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/best-registered-agent\/\">Best Registered Agent Services<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/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>As a new business owner, you\u2019re expected to learn a lot of information pretty much immediately upon opening your business. Some of this includes the latest business management techniques, learning to use the cutting-edge equipment of your industry, laws and regulations in your state, and various legal and business terms. But a registered agent service can take a fair amount of work off your plate and make your life a little easier.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you haven\u2019t chosen a business structure and would like to learn more about the formation process, check out my article <a href=\"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/how-to-start-an-llc\/\">How to Start an LLC<\/a>. If you\u2019d like professional guidance through all the red tape involved with the formation process, read the <a href=\"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/llc\/\">Best LLC Formation services<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Michigan_Registered_Agent_FAQs\"><\/span>Michigan 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>A commercial registered agent is one that\u2019s registered as a commercial registered agent with the Secretary of State. Some places require all professional registered agent service providers to become commercial registered agents.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A noncommercial registered agent is any individual or business entity that hasn\u2019t been registered as a commercial registered agent. So, if you\u2019ve designated your family member or friend as your registered agent, they\u2019re technically a noncommercial 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>To change your current registered agent, you must file a Certificate of Change of Registered Agent form with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. (No, I didn\u2019t make either of those names up, long-winded though they are.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All you need to do is add some information about your new registered agent, like your registered agent\u2019s address and your new registered agent\u2019s name. Then you just need to pay $5 in state fees to file the document.&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>How much your registered agent costs depends on a few factors, like your choice of registered agent company and the services and features you require. But typically, registered agent services cost between $39\u2013$299 per state per year. If you\u2019d like to learn more about registered agent pricing, check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/best-registered-agent\/\">Best Registered Agent Services<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Most businesses are required to have a registered agent, but it\u2019s also prudent to have one.&nbsp; Registered agents make up a big part of the &#8230; <a title=\"Do You Need a Registered Agent in Michigan?\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/boostsuite.com\/registered-agent\/do-you-need\/michigan\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Do You Need a Registered Agent in Michigan?\">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":{"rank_math_lock_modified_date":false,"footnotes":""},"featured_image_urls_v2":{"full":"","thumbnail":"","medium":"","medium_large":"","large":"","1536x1536":"","2048x2048":""},"post_excerpt_stackable_v2":"<p>Most businesses are required to have a registered agent, but it\u2019s also prudent to have one.&nbsp; Registered agents make up a big part of the formation process, and it\u2019s nearly impossible to complete it without them. 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