Why do you need a registered agent?Ī 'registered agent' (or RA, also called an agent for service of process) is designated by a business for the purpose of receiving official legal documents, such as lawsuit documents, subpoenas, wage garnishments, and other official legal papers.
If you will be organizing a business, or conducting business, in New York, you need to know about designating a registered agent with the New York Secretary of State.
