Maryland LLC - Registered Agent
Step-by-step instructions: https://www.llcuniversity.com/marylan...
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When forming an LLC in Maryland you need to elect a Registered Agent.
A Registered Agent is a person or a company who agrees to accept legal mail and important documents on behalf of your Maryland LLC in case you get sued.
This address and point of contact are known as your Registered Office and your Registered Agent. The Registered Agent is located at the Registered Office and is available during normal business hours.
The Registered Office must be a street address (cannot be a PO Box) located in Maryland.
In Maryland, they use the term "Resident Agent", but this means the same thing as Registered Agent. For our purposes, we will refer to it as Registered Agent.
Your LLC cannot serve as its own Registered Agent in Maryland.
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-- SERVICE OF PROCESS --
Delivery of legal documents related to a lawsuit is known as Service of Process. Service of Process includes items such as complaints, summons, and/or subpoenas.
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-- OPTIONS IN MARYLAND --
In Maryland, you have 3 options for designating your LLC's Registered Agent.
1. You, as an individual, can be your LLC's Registered Agent.
2. A friend or family member can be your LLC's Registered Agent (If they are over 18)
3. Or you can hire a Commercial Registered Agent.
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IF YOU HAVE A STREET ADDRESS IN MARYLAND:
1. You, as an individual, can be your LLC's Registered Agent.
IF YOU DON’T HAVE A STREET ADDRESS IN MARYLAND:
2. A friend or family member can be your LLC's Registered Agent. (Remember, they must have a street address located in Maryland.)
3. Or you can hire a Commercial Registered Agent.
(A Commercial Registered Agent also offers a degree of privacy)
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-- COMMERCIAL REGISTERED AGENT --
A Commercial Registered Agent is a company that specializes in receiving Service of Process on behalf of businesses nationwide. They typically charge between $100-300 per year.
They will receive Service of Process on behalf of your LLC and then forward it to you by mail at any address you'd like. Most will also fax or email your documents if preferred.
We recommend a company called Northwest Registered Agent; they have been in business for more than two decades and they have a solid reputation.
Their fees are among the most affordable, and their support is top notch. Use the following link to sign up with Northwest Registered Agent: https://www.llcuniversity.com/reviews...
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-- NEXT STEP --
Once you have chosen your Registered Agent, you can proceed to the next Lesson:
• Maryland LLC - Formation Documents
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-- DISCLAIMER --
This information is provided for educational purposes only and in no way constitutes legal, tax, or financial advice. For legal, tax, or financial advice specific to your business needs, we encourage you to consult with a licensed attorney and/or CPA in your state.
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