A registered agent is an individual or business entity that\u2019s present at your registered office address during business hours to accept legal documents, tax documents and mail on behalf of your company. You need an Ohio registered agent because every business entity in the state is required to maintain one, but a good registered agent service is also a boon to any business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Registered agents have become a major component of the business formation process, and you may not even be able to complete it without listing your registered agent\u2019s name and address on your formation documents. Since they\u2019re a legal necessity, it\u2019s nice that registered agents are quite useful when it comes to compliance, as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Keep reading to find out what a registered agent is, what job duties fall under this title, and why you need a registered agent<\/a> in Ohio.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n *In Ohio, a registered agent is also referred to as a statutory agent, service agent<\/em>, or resident agent<\/em>.*<\/p>\n\n\n\n