About Your Registered Agent in Mississippi

Okay, here’s the scoop about why you need a registered agent in Mississippi.

Explain it to me; what is a registered agent?

A registered agent, otherwise known as a resident agent, is an individual with a physical presence in Mississippi who is responsible for accepting legal documents on your behalf. Your registered agent is required to be available and present during normal business hours.

What are the functions of a standard Mississippi registered agent?

A registered agent in Mississippi furnishes a legitimate address where a person is present during regular business hours. The registered agent is accountable to accept legal documents and service of process for your business and then deliver this paperwork on to your company. Additionally, your Mississippi registered agent will remind you of important filing due dates like annual report forms and renewals. Your agent can also double check to see to it that your business is in conformance with the state.

How can having a registered agent assist my business?

Most importantly, designating a registered agent keeps your business in adherence of Mississippi state law. Also, we accept delivery of and scan any service of process, legal notice, letter, or annual report received into your customer account locally right here in Mississippi. You receive immediate notice of any notices scanned into your Mississippi registered agent online account.

As an additional service, we also keep track of your State annual report due date and send you reminders with do-it-yourself links to file your paperwork in a timely manner with Mississippi.

What happens if I don’t have or fail to maintain a registered agent for my business?

There can be consequences for failing to maintain your Mississippi registered agent. Fees may or may not be assessed. Mississippi may revoke your LLC or corporate certificate of authority if you fail to maintain your registered agent.