New Hampshire Registered Agents
Define a registered agent?
A registered agent, otherwise known as a resident agent, is a business located in New Hampshire who is responsible for accepting legal notices on your behalf. Your registered agent must be present and available during standard business hours.
Why should I have a registered agent?
In the state of New Hampshire, every company is supposed to pick a registered agent. In addition, the New Hampshire Secretary of State calls for an official street address on file where the agent can be reached during standard business hours. Starting a new enterprise in New Hampshire can be a complicated process. It’s critical that you finish a variety of legal forms and documents. At Registered Agent Services, Inc., we can aid your business by taking care of your resident agent services.
What types of companies need to have a Registered Agent in New Hampshire?
An LLC in New Hampshire, foreign LLC, a New Hampshire corporation, a foreign corporation, a non-profit organization or corporation, a limited partnership, a limited liability partnership, or any other New Hampshire venture is required to have a resident agent in New Hampshire and a New Hampshire registered office listed.
How will having a registered agent help my company?
First and foremost, designating our registered agent service keeps your business in conformity to New Hampshire state law. On top of that, we accept and scan any legal notice, service of process, annual report, or letter received into your customer account locally in New Hampshire. You receive immediate notice of any notices scanned into your New Hampshire registered agent online account.
As an additional service, we also track your New Hampshire annual report due date and forward you reminders with do-it-yourself links to submit your paperwork in a timely manner with the New Hampshire Secretary of State.
What are the restrictions or requirements I should know about my registered agent?
There are few restrictions about who can be your registered agent in New Hampshire. Specifically, the person or entity acting as your registered agent needs to be available and located at an official street address within New Hampshire during typical business hours. Your Registered Agent will be responsible to accept all tax-related and legal documents, annual report forms, litigation (service of process) documents, etc., for you. It is important that you appoint a solid company, such as Registered Agent Services, Inc., when choosing your New Hampshire registered agent.