For the complete documentation index, see llms.txt
For the complete documentation index, see llms.txt
What is a registered agent and why do I need one?
A Registered Agent is the party responsible for receiving legal documents, service of process, and official state notices on behalf of your company. Every US state requires companies to keep a Registered Agent in their formation state, so this isn't optional.
Beyond legal service of process, your Registered Agent typically receives state notices, compliance letters, and tax reminders. doola serves as your Registered Agent, scans everything that arrives, and makes it available in your dashboard so you can access it from anywhere in the world.
doola also offers a US business mailing address option, depending on your plan, so you don't have to use your Registered Agent address or your personal home address for banking, EIN applications, or general correspondence. Having a reliable Registered Agent matters because it helps you avoid missing legal notices, keeps your company in good standing, satisfies state law, and protects you from penalties or involuntary dissolution that can result from missed deadlines.