Businesses that follow the structure of a corporation or a limited liability company (LLC) must be registered with the state. For this purpose, they need a registered agent,  who can be  an individual or a company. They represent the business and receive any legal, tax-related, or government correspondence on the corporation’s behalf. All this correspondence must be shared with the business owners. Considering the job’s critical nature, hiring someone only after due diligence is crucial. Hire a professional registered agent To save on costs, some companies have their employees be registered agents. Sometimes, one of the owners is a registered agent for the business. This is because the registered agent’s work seems simple, just to pass on a correspondence. But the job of a registered agent is much more than that. Having a professional agent ensures that updates are filed on time with the state and other public authorities whenever there are changes in the business’s contact information or office location. They can also offer the necessary assistance whenever any legal problems arise. Find an agent who is available at all business hours One of the main responsibilities of a registered agent for LLCs is to be always available, at least for the working hours of the business they represent.  This  is because legal, government, and tax correspondence can arrive at any time of the day.