The role of a resident agent, also known as a registered agent, is a critical one. To form a corporation in Nevada, you are required to appoint a registered agent, which can be either an individual or another corporate entity. The registered agent is responsible for several things; most notably, they handle all services of process, as well as various government correspondence and compliance-related matters.
Whether you wish to appoint yourself or another person or party as a resident agent, or if you need assistance with resident agent duties, our firm can help. At Viloria, Oliphant, Oster & Aman L.L.P., we provide a full range of registered agent services in Reno and throughout Northern Nevada. Our experienced business law attorneys are available around the clock to answer your questions and address your concerns throughout the legal process.
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Appointing a Registered Agent in Nevada
In most cases, at the time you form your corporation, you will be required to select a resident/registered agent who will serve as the primary point of contact for your corporation in regards to services of process (legal mail), acceptance of litigation-related documents, government correspondence, and other related matters. You must appoint a registered agent prior to filing the Articles of Organization that are required to form a corporation with the Nevada Secretary of State.
Requirements for registered agents in the state of Nevada include:
- The registered agent must be a resident of Nevada (if an individual) or have a physical location within the state (if a corporation or entity)
- The registered agent needs to have an actual, physical mailing address (not a P.O. box) where various services of process and other documents can be delivered
- The registered agent must be able to accept and receive services of process and other documents delivered to the physical address
You are allowed to appoint yourself or someone at your business as the resident agent, although it often makes practical sense to appoint a third-party resident agent. A professional third party resident agent will understand the various requirements expected of them and can ensure that you do not incur any penalties due to incompliance with these requirements.
Why Choose Viloria, Oliphant, Oster & Aman L.L.P.?
Our firm offers professional registered agent services in Reno on behalf of all types of LLCs and other corporations. When you appoint us as your third-party resident agent, you can have peace of mind knowing that we will always have someone available to accept service of process notices and other documents delivered on behalf of your corporation. Additionally, you can rest assured that we will forward these documents to you in a timely manner to ensure that you do not face any penalties or other adverse action.
Failure to comply with Nevada’s resident agent requirements can result in fines and other consequences for your corporation, causing your LLC to fall out of good standing. This can, in turn, cause your corporation to lose the right to enter into contracts or take legal action/file lawsuits.
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At Viloria, Oliphant, Oster & Aman L.L.P., our team of experienced business and corporate law attorneys is prepared to provide you with the personalized and attentive legal services you deserve. We understand that each corporation has unique needs, concerns, and goals; with this in mind, our attorneys work directly with each client in order to develop innovative solutions tailored to our clients’ individual objectives.