A registered agent receives official business mail, legal notices, and state correspondence for your LLC. Every LLC needs a registered agent, but not every business owner needs to pay for a separate service.
A registered agent service may be worth it if you want more privacy, do not want your personal address listed publicly, move often, or want help keeping track of state notices.
For many new LLC owners, Northwest Registered Agent is worth comparing first because registered agent service is a core part of its business model. ZenBusiness, Bizee, and LegalZoom may also offer registered agent service as part of LLC formation packages or add-ons.
Before choosing a registered agent service, compare:
- Annual renewal cost
- Mail handling
- Privacy features
- State coverage
- Cancellation terms
- Whether it is bundled with LLC formation