When you form an LLC, one of the boxes you have to fill in is “registered agent.” And for a lot of first-time business owners, this is the moment the whole thing suddenly feels official and slightly intimidating, like you wandered into a legal process you weren’t prepared for. You didn’t. It’s simpler than it sounds. A registered agent is just the official point of contact for your business — a person or service with a physical address in your state who can receive legal docu
