Idaho Registered Agent
What is an Idaho registered agent?
An Idaho registered agent can be either a company or an individual who is available to accept service of process and state notices at the registered office address in the state. Idaho State Statutes in Title 30-21-402 explain that any domestic or foreign filing entities in the state are required to designate and maintain a registered agent. They play a critical role in forwarding legal mail and regulatory notices to the companies they represent with adequate notice to avoid default legal judgment and missed state deadlines.
What Is an Idaho Registered Agent’s Job?
An Idaho registered agent should be available during regular business hours at their street address to accept service of process, notices, and documents for your business. These documents must be promptly forwarded to the business’s registered address which must be a physical location in Idaho and cannot be a P.O. Box. Failure to comply may result in involuntary dissolution of your business.
How Can I Find a Local Idaho Registered Agent?
Using the Secretary of State’s Idaho Business Search, you can instantly access public entity listings to locate registered agents statewide. Public entity listings feature comprehensive details about each company’s registered agent including their commercial or noncommercial status, and offer address information for forwarding correspondence. This is the most effective way to communicate with businesses.
Can I use myself as a registered agent in Idaho?
Yes. You can serve as your own registered agent if you have a physical Idaho address. Though your entity cannot serve as its own registered agent in the state, you can select any other legal business entity registered in Idaho with a physical address in the state.
What are the requirements for an Idaho registered agent?
Registered agents in Idaho must maintain a physical address in the state that is open to the public and be available to accept your important documents during normal business hours (Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM). Entities serving more than a handful of companies must file with the state as a commercial registered agent.
Commercial Vs. Noncommerical Registered Agents
Idaho recognizes commercial and noncommercial agents in the state. Both types must adhere to the state’s guidelines for registered agents but commercial registered agents have some perks including extra support for address changes and additional services like domain registration, web hosting, and annual state compliance filings.
Commercial registered agents have to file a Commercial Registered Agent Listing Statement with the state to be recognized and this allows them to update registered agent information across entity listings for every business they represent. This prevents most businesses from manual updates when their agent’s address changes.
Noncommercial registered agents cannot easily update address information for their clients and must file a Statement of Change of Registered Agent for every business they represent. They count on business owners to update this information which can potentially cause issues like missed deadlines and notices.
Why Should I Hire Registered Agents Inc in Idaho?
Registered Agents Inc can provide the best service for your business and offer more than a reliable way to contact your business. Every line of registered agent service in Idaho comes with the following benefits:
Security and convenience
Every document sent to your business at our registered agent address in Idaho is securely processed and made available in your online account with prompt email notification when it is available.
State forms library
We provide the most commonly used state forms for filing within your secure online account, making it easy to find the right resources for your next steps.
Service available nationwide
Whether you need service in Idaho or are thinking of moving to Washington or Wyoming, we can help with national service that comes with local support.
Annual report filing
When you hire us as your Idaho registered agent, we’ll file your annual report for free—you just pay the state fee.
Unmatched customer service
You can reach out to us for help with any questions or filings you may have and we’ll be here to support you every step of the way with a team of real humans who care about your business.
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How Do I Appoint an Idaho Registered Agent?
When you file your Articles of Incorporation for a corporation or Certificate of Organization for an Idaho LLC, you must provide a registered agent’s mailing address where you’d like to direct your vital correspondence. Your new registered agent will accept documents once the state approves your formation filing.
How do I change my Idaho registered agent?
You can change your registered agent when you file your annual report to consolidate filing fees. If you’ve already filed this year, you’ll need to file the standalone Statement of Change of Registered Agent, Registered Office, Or Both form with the Idaho Secretary of State. This form requires your registered agent’s signature to be processed. You can submit this form online using your SOSbiz account under the Business Services menu or send your completed paper form to the following address with the required payment:
Office of the Secretary of State
450 N 4th Street
PO Box 83720
Boise ID 83720-0080
Is there a fee to change my registered agent in Idaho?
Submitting your annual report or change of agent filing online is free but paper filings start at $20. Expedited processing is available for an additional $40 and same-day processing is available for an extra $100.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a registered agent cost in Idaho?
Idaho registered agent service usually ranges from $50 to $300 per year depending on the additional services provided. Our service costs $200 per year and includes filing your annual report. When it comes time to file, you’ll just pay the state fee.
What happens if I don’t have a Registered Agent in Idaho?
All new formations in the state require a registered agent to be listed. Your business can be subject to involuntary dissolution if you don’t maintain your registered agent in Idaho. This can negatively impact your business and make the name available for anyone to use.
Can I use a P.O. box for my business in Idaho?
No. P.O. Boxes cannot be accepted in Idaho since the state requires business entities to provide a physical address located in the state.
How much does it cost to get a business license in Idaho?
The Idaho State Tax Commission requires all businesses to obtain a Sales and Use Tax, which can be filed online for free.
Does Idaho require annual reports?
Yes. Every entity in Idaho must file its annual report by its formation due date, and this is a free filing online.
