About Your Arkansas Registered Agent
Let’s talk a little bit about registered agent service in Arkansas.
What is a registered agent?
A registered agent, also known as a resident agent, is a business with a physical presence in Arkansas who is responsible for accepting legal service of process on behalf of your business. Your registered agent must be present and available during standard business hours.
Describe the responsibilities of a typical Arkansas registered agent?
A statutory agent in Arkansas furnishes a lawful address where someone is available during normal business hours. The registered agent is responsible to receive legal documents and service of process for your business and then forward these documents on to you. In addition, your Arkansas registered agent will remind you of important filing due dates like annual report filings and other renewals. They can also check to make sure your company is in conformance with the state.
How does having a resident agent aid my company?
Most importantly, designating our registered agent service keeps your company in adherence of state law. In addition, we accept and scan any service of process, legal notice, annual report, or letter received into your client account locally here in Arkansas. You receive instantaneous notice of any documents scanned into your Arkansas resident agent online account.
As an additional Arkansas registered agent service, we also track your State annual report due date and send you prompts with do-it-yourself links to submit your paperwork on time with the Secretary of State.
Are there any restrictions or requirements I should know about my resident agent?
There are only a few requirements relating to who can be your registered agent here. Specifically, the entity or person acting as your registered agent needs to be available and located at a physical street address within the state of Arkansas 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., on your behalf. It is critical that you designate a reputable company, like CorporationRegisteredAgent.com when you’re choosing your registered agent.