A Registered Agent is an individual or business entity designated by an LLC to receive official legal and tax correspondence on behalf of the company. Under T.C.A. § 48-249-109, this agent must have a physical address in Tennessee and be available during regular business hours.
Yes, you can act as your own registered agent for your Tennessee LLC, provided you have a physical street address in Tennessee (P.O. Boxes are not permitted) and are available at that address during standard business hours.
To change your registered agent or their address, you must file Form SS-4225 with the Tennessee Secretary of State. The filing fee for this form is $20.
Failing to maintain a valid registered agent can result in severe consequences. The Tennessee Secretary of State can administratively dissolve your LLC, causing you to lose your limited liability protection. Furthermore, you risk having default judgments entered against your business if you miss service of process for a lawsuit.
Form SS-4270 is the Tennessee Articles of Organization form used to form a domestic LLC. This form requires you to declare your initial registered agent and registered office address.
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