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By Jonathan Feniak, Esq. In the state of Florida, business entities like limited liability companies (LLCs) and corporations, are required to name a registered agent. This person or business must have a physical presence in the state of Florida, and be able to receive legal communications on behalf of the business.

A Florida Registered Agent is a person or company who agrees to accept legal mail on behalf of your LLC in case your Florida business gets sued. Florida Registered Agents also serve as the general point of contact for receiving business and tax notices, payment reminders, and other documents.

Registered agent responsibilities Receiving legal documents such as summonses, complaints, subpoenas and government correspondence. Accepting service of process for any lawsuits against the company or individual represented by the agent.

Florida's registered agent requirement A "registered agent" (or RA) is designated by a business to receive official legal documents, such as lawsuit papers, subpoenas, and other legal notices. The RA's business office is called the registered office, and must have a street address in Florida.

Every corporation or LLC in Florida are required by law to have a registered agent. Florida registered agents serve as a business' main point of contact with the world. If an LLC or corporation in Florida is sued, the Florida registered agent will be served with the legal paperwork (service of process).

Yes, the Florida Division of Corporations does allow an individual in an LLC to act as the Registered Agent for the business. But, it's an added responsibility on top of all the tasks a business owner has to carry out, so many entrepreneurs use a dedicated Registered Agent service instead.