
Registered Agent Responsibilities: What Do They Do?
Your registered agent is your business’s official point of contact, and you need one in every state where your company is formed or registered.

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Your registered agent is your business’s official point of contact, and you need one in every state where your company is formed or registered.

We’ll cover all the steps and even tell you about more things you’ll need to do after your LLC filing in Tennessee.

Your LLC won’t officially exist until the state accepts your Articles of Organization. You’ll need the filed document to open LLC bank accounts, apply for business licenses, and sign contracts.

While this guide gives you useful information about paying yourself from an LLC, it is recommended that you consult with a CPA or an accountant so your LLC is set up with the best tax classification to meet your needs and maintain compliance with IRS regulations.

Running a corporation, no matter how small, requires ongoing documentation. Without a comprehensive record book, it’s harder to find and follow your corporate rules and meet reporting requirements.

Before you start ordering business cards or designing your logo, you need to find out if the business name you want to use is actually available.

The total cost to trademark a name can increase based on how many trademark classes you want to enter and whether you get professional advice.

One of the first big paperwork steps is filing Articles of Incorporation. In this guide, we’ll walk through what Articles of Incorporation are, what to include, how to file them, and a few common mistakes to avoid along the way.