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Registered Agent Questions
What if I don't maintain a Registered Agent?
  Failure to maintain a Registered Agent and registered office in California may result in administrative dissolution (involuntary closure) of the corporation or LLC, or revocation of its certificate of authority to conduct business in the state, for failure to timely answer claims. If that happens, the company would automatically be liable to pay damages in a lawsuit and would not have the opportunity to defend itself. Read more
What is a Registered Agent for?
 

A Registered Agent is designated to receive service of process (SOP) when a business entity is a party in a legal action such as a lawsuit or summons, as well as documents from the state in regards to your entity.

All Corporations and LLCs doing business in California are required to designate and maintain a Registered Agent. Failure to properly maintain a Registered Agent will result in negative actions with the state.
Why do I need a Registered Agent?
  It is a mandatory California requirement for all Corporations and LLCs to have a Registered Agent to receive and forward important documents. These may include: Notice of litigation (also called service of process). This notice details who is suing you, in what court, when process was served, the nature of the case and how much time you have to respond. TAX DOCUMENTS-- We receive and forward official state and federal documents as well as state franchise reports or annual reports. Failure to maintain a registered agent and registered office in California may result in administrative dissolution (involuntary closure) of the Corporation or LLC, or revocation of its certificate of authority to conduct business in the state, for failure to timely answer claims. If that happens, the company would automatically be liable to pay damages in a lawsuit and would not have the opportunity to defend itself.