OHIO STATUTORY AGENT SERVICES
OHIO STATUTORY AGENT
Are you in need of a statutory agent (also known as registered agent or resident agent) for your Ohio-based business? In Ohio, an organization registered or authorized to do business within the State is required to appoint a statutory agent that has a physical location in Ohio and is present at that address during all normal business hours to accept delivered to your business.
At TD Corporate Services, an affiliate of Thomas Downing Law Firm, we offer top-quality statutory agent services that can help you stay compliant with Ohio state law.
As a business owner, you have a lot on your plate. Let us take the stress of statutory agent responsibilities off your shoulders. With our affordable and efficient services, you can have peace of mind knowing that your business is in good hands.
To hire TD Corporate Services as your statutory agent, sign up for our service, pay the selected term fee, and complete the terms of service agreement that will be emailed to you post-purchase. Next, enjoy peace of mind that a reliable partner is on your side.
Our Ohio statutory agent services include:
Registered office address: We provide a physical location where legal notices and official correspondence can be delivered.
Secure Document Portal: We scan and upload all documents same day into a secure TD Corporate Services client portal so that you can view and organize your document in real-time, no matter where you are. No added fees.
Privacy: The name and address of your statutory agent will be published in the public directories listed by the Ohio Secretary of State. Retaining TD Corporate Service as your statutory agent will allow you to safeguard your personal information and shield you and your business from unwanted solicitations.
Flexibility: By using TD Corporate Services as your statutory agent, you will be free to operate your business in Ohio without having to maintain a physical office in Ohio or to make yourself constantly available to accept deliveries. Further, if your business address ever changes, you will not need to revise your information with the Ohio Secretary of State.
When you sign up for our Ohio Statutory Agent service for $89 a year, you enable your out-of-state business to do business in Ohio or help keep your local Ohio businesses in good standing with the Ohio Secretary of State. Multi-year price incentives are offered for two, three and five-year terms.
Don't let the stress of statutory agent responsibilities hold you back. Contact us today to learn more about our Ohio statutory agent services and how we can help your business thrive.
FAQs
Per the Ohio Secretary of State ohiosos.gov website.
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All business entities are required to appoint and maintain a valid statutory agent. A statutory agent must have a valid physical address in Ohio and must be present and able to accept deliveries during all business hours. Your statutory agent will be served all legal documents regarding your business entity and is responsible for ensuring that these documents are securely received and correctly handled with the proper legal procedures that are in compliance with the law. As such, the agent should be chosen carefully.
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The statutory agent must be one of the following: (1) A natural person who is a resident of this state; or (2) A domestic or foreign corporation, nonprofit corporation, limited liability company, partnership, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, limited partnership association, professional association, business trust, or unincorporated nonprofit association that has a business address in this state. If the agent is a business entity then the agent must meet the requirements of Title XVII of the Revised Code to transact business or exercise privileges in Ohio.
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Ohio law requires most business entities to maintain a valid statutory agent on file with the Secretary of State in order to transact business within the State. Without a statutory agent in place, you will be unable to register these entities to do business, and failure to maintain a valid statutory agent after an entity has been created may result in a cancellation of the business entity’s articles or its license to conduct business in Ohio.
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Banks, trust companies, insurance companies and any business entity defined under Ohio law as a public utility for taxation purposes are not required to appoint a statutory agent.
However, you are required to appoint and maintain a valid statutory agent if you are intending to form, or have already formed, any domestic or foreign corporations, any professional corporations, non-profit corporations, domestic or foreign limited liability company (LLC), professional limited liability company (PLLC), or limited liability partnership.