Can business address and registered agent address be the same?

Generally speaking, no. A registered agent is only required to receive official government documents that pertain to your business. An exception would be if you serve as your own registered agent; in that case, your business address and registered agent address would be the same.

Should my business mailing address be my registered agent?

A California registered agent is someone you’ve designated to accept legal mail on behalf of your business. A registered agent must have a physical street address in the state of California and be present at that address during normal business hours.

Is business address same as physical address?

Typically, a registered address is the address listed as the company’s official, legal correspondence address, which can differ from a more general mailing address used to receive general mail. A company’s business address is most commonly the business’s physical address.

Can I use my home as a business address?

Using a home address as a business address can create privacy and security concerns for business owners. When a business is registered as an LLC or corporation, it’s required to designate a registered agent. If the home address is the registered agent address, the summons will be served at the entrepreneur’s house.

What if I don’t want to use my address for my business?

There are several options available if you want to have a published street address for your business that is not your home address. The post office, for example, can assign a physical address to a P.O. box upon request, or you can rent a mailbox at a private delivery company that offers the same option.

Does Ein use Registered Agent address?

When applying for an EIN, you will be asked for the physical location of your business by the IRS. The address of your Registered Agent cannot be used in this instance. The IRS wants to know where the business is physically located. This does not have to be a U.S. address; it can be an address anywhere in the world.

Can the Registered Agent address be a virtual address?

A Registered Agent is required to have a physical location to accept these documents. The Registered Agent must be available at the physical location during business hours. This means a virtual office address is not suitable for a Registered Agent address.

Can two businesses have the same physical address?

Yes multiple companies may utilize the same address.

Does a business need a physical address?

Many small businesses registered as LLCs will often have a member of the LLC serve as the registered agent for the business, with the place of business used as the registered agent address. A physical address is required, because the address must be a place where service of process can occur.

Does a business require a physical address?

The business address you list on your articles of formation or organization must be a physical address in California.

How do I register my business without a physical address?

You cannot register a company without a registered office address. If you wish to change it in the future, you can do so by passing a special resolution of the shareholders and notifying the MCA .