The appointment and maintenance of an in-state registered agent is required

Illinois is a haven for startup activity much of it due to its low property prices and low individual income tax rates -- the 13th friendliest in the nation. Another indicator of business success is the state's high business survival rate -- 80%, way above the national average. Despite this, doing business in Illinois requires compliance with many federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

You’re required to designate an in-state Registered Agent when you form your company and in each additional state in which you do business. The Registered Agent receives state communications regarding important filings and changes in organizational requirements and is also responsible for receiving notice of a lawsuit (“service of process”) on behalf of your business. With CT Corporation’s experience and expertise, you won’t miss a critical filing and endanger your business’ good standing.

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Registered agent services

Easily appoint your registered agent online within 10 minutes

Order Online - $354*

  • Registered agent services - includes a registered agent location within the state to receive legal and critical business communications and a dedicated team to receive and route all service of process legal notifications

  • Online portal - compliance portal to keep your business compliant 24/7

  • Name availability check - verification and reservation of desired business name within the state

    Not included

  • Incorporation services - completion and filing of all legal documents and Articles of Incorporation with the state

    Not included

  • Qualification services - preparation and filing of all qualification documents with the state

    Not included
Registered agent and incorporation filing

Our incorporation experts are here to help you start your business with a solid and smart foundation

Order Online - $837 +state fees*

  • Registered agent services - includes a registered agent location within the state to receive legal and critical business communications and a dedicated team to receive and route all service of process legal notifications

  • Online portal - compliance portal to keep your business compliant 24/7

  • Name availability check - verification and reservation of desired business name within the state

  • Incorporation services - completion and filing of all legal documents and Articles of Incorporation with the state

  • Qualification services - preparation and filing of all qualification documents with the state

    Not included
Registered agent and qualification filing

Legally register an existing business in another state

Order Online - $857 +state fees*

  • Registered agent services - includes a registered agent location within the state to receive legal and critical business communications and a dedicated team to receive and route all service of process legal notifications

  • Online portal - compliance portal to keep your business compliant 24/7

  • Name availability check - verification and reservation of desired business name within the state

  • Incorporation services - completion and filing of all legal documents and Articles of Incorporation with the state

    Not included

  • Qualification services - preparation and filing of all qualification documents with the state

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Roadmap to compliance
What to look for when choosing an Illinois registered agent

A registered agent should be reliable, accurate and consistent.  They must always be available and physically present at the registered office during normal business hours. This ensures any hand-delivered legal documents get proper attention. 

 

They must also know all business entity and compliance rules, have professionally trained staff with expert knowledge on how to properly handle and forward SOP papers, have state-of-the-art processes in place to deliver crucial documents to you, and to follow-up with you regarding delivery. 

 

It is also important to have a registered agent that has the coverage and expertise to support your business as it expands into other states where additional registration is often necessary.  
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The importance of having an Illinois registered agent

Having a professional registered agent ensures that things such as personal emergencies, vacations, business trips, and meetings never leave your company without this physical presence. Keep in mind, a lawsuit can proceed against you, even if your registered agent is not available to receive service. You may lose the opportunity to defend yourself in court or incur extra legal fees.

 

In addition to the registered agent’s statutory responsibilities of receiving and forwarding documents, professional service companies often provide a full range of services for LLCs, corporations and other types of business entities to help them with their compliance needs. The right professional services company can help you stay in compliance and make sure all of your documents are handled correctly.
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You can rely on CT Corporation to:
  • Record your registered agent information with the state—essential to keep your business in good standing
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  • Receive state documents and legal notices, including Service of Process and wage garnishment notices, and promptly relay them to your designated contacts—so nothing gets overlooked
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  • Monitor laws and regulations—to make sure you aren’t caught off guard by changes
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  • Designate a specific team to serve as your go-to resource for answers to your questions—you won’t get the round around
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  • Customize your registered agent services if you wish to include alerts of upcoming deadlines and forwarding of business documents—so you’ll have less to manage
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Trust CT Corporation to navigate compliance anywhere you do business.
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*State fees are mandatory fees imposed by the state. Price includes online discount automatically applied at checkout. Discount is for new customers only.
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