Does Virginia Require a Registered Agent?

Every business entity in Virginia is required by law to have a registered agent. This covers corporations, partnerships, and other forms of business, as well as limited liability organizations (LLCs). A registered agent is a person or organization chosen to accept legal and official documents on the company’s behalf.

Yes, a registered agent is required by Virginia law for LLCs. A Virginia resident or a company that is permitted to conduct business there must serve as the registered agent. Additionally, the registered agent must have a Virginia physical location where they can receive court papers and other official correspondence on behalf of the LLC. Who are thus considered to be non-resident citizens?

A non-resident citizen is a person who is a US citizen but does not reside in the state of Virginia. As long as they have a physical location in Virginia where they can receive legal and official documents on behalf of the company, non-resident citizens can still act as registered agents for Virginia firms.

In Virginia, a branch is not regarded as a resident foreign corporation. Because a branch is a division of a foreign business, the foreign corporation is regarded as the branch’s registered agent. A Virginia physical location is required so that the overseas corporation can accept legal and government correspondence on behalf of the branch.

A visa holder is a resident, right? No, unless they have established a physical presence in the state, a visa holder is not regarded as a resident of Virginia. However, as long as they have a physical location in Virginia where they may receive legal and official documents on behalf of the business, a visa holder can act as a registered agent for a Virginia company.

In conclusion, Virginia mandates the designation of a registered agent for each corporate company. A Virginia resident or a company that is permitted to conduct business there must serve as the registered agent. As long as they have a physical location in Virginia where they may receive legal and official documents on behalf of the company, non-resident citizens and visa holders may act as registered agents. A branch is not regarded as a resident foreign corporation, and the foreign company is regarded as the branch’s registered agent.