Registered Agent In Wisconsin Info
Let’s talk a little bit about registered agent service in Wisconsin.
Explain it to me; what is a registered agent?
A registered agent, otherwise called a resident agent, is an entity located in Wisconsin who is responsible for accepting legal documents on your behalf. Your registered agent is required to be available and present during typical business hours.
What are the functions of a normal registered agent in Wisconsin?
A registered agent in Wisconsin provides a legitimate address where someone is present during regular business hours. The registered agent is accountable to receive legal documents and service of process for your company and then forward these documents on to your business. In addition, your registered agent will remind you about important filing cutoff dates like annual report filings and other renewals. They can also check to ensure your company is in conformance with Wisconsin business codes.
How can having a resident agent benefit my company?
Most importantly, designating a registered agent keeps your company in adherence of state law. In addition, we receive and scan any service of process, legal notice, letter, or annual report received into your customer account locally right here in Wisconsin. You receive instantaneous notice of any notices scanned into your Wisconsin registered agent client account.
As an additional service, we also keep track of your Wisconsin annual report due date and send you prompts with do-it-yourself links to file your report in a timely manner with the Wisconsin Secretary of State.
Are there any requirements or restrictions I should know about my resident agent?
There are only a few requirements about who can act as your registered agent here in Wisconsin. Specifically, the entity or person acting as your registered agent needs to be located and available at an official street address within Wisconsin during typical business hours. They will be responsible to accept all legal and tax-related documents, annual report forms, litigation (service of process) documents, etc., on your behalf. It is important that you appoint a solid company, like CorporationRegisteredAgent.com when choosing your Wisconsin registered agent.