If you own a business in Colorado, state law requires you to designate a registered agent to receive legal documents, government notices, and important compliance-related correspondence. At High Plains Law, we provide reliable and professional Colorado registered agent managed services to keep your business in good standing and ensure you never miss critical legal notices.
A registered agent is a person or company designated to receive official documents on behalf of a business. Colorado law requires all LLCs, corporations, and partnerships to have a registered agent with a physical address in the state. This registration is made with the Colorado Secretary of State, and the registered agent's name and location is publicly available information.
A registered agent’s primary responsibilities include:
Failure to maintain a registered agent in Colorado can lead to serious consequences, including penalties, loss of good standing, and even administrative dissolution of your business.
To serve as a registered agent in Colorado, the agent must meet the following criteria:
While business owners can (and often do) serve as their own registered agents, there are significant advantages to hiring a professional registered agent service, especially if your business is a smaller one.
Many business owners opt to use a professional registered agent service instead of acting as their own agent. Here’s why hiring High Plains Law to manage your registered agent services makes sense:
If you list yourself as the registered agent, your personal or business address becomes public record. This means anyone can see your address, which may lead to unwanted solicitations and privacy concerns. Using a professional service keeps your personal address private.
Missing a legal notice or an important compliance deadline can have serious consequences, such as fines, lawsuits, or loss of good standing with the state. We help track deadlines and notify you immediately of any official correspondence. Furthermore, as your law firm, we can also provide legal advice on which filings need to be made, or other advice related to your company's registration with the state.
Registered agents must be available during all normal business hours to accept documents. If you travel frequently or operate your business remotely, you may not always be present to receive important legal notices. Using a professional service ensures that representative is always available on your behalf, and that you are in compliance with the state's registered agent requirements.
Colorado businesses must file annual reports with the Secretary of State to remain in good standing. We send timely reminders so you never miss a filing deadline, and also file documents on your behalf for an additional fee.
Receiving legal documents at your business location—especially if it’s in front of employees or clients—can be embarrassing. A professional registered agent service accepts service of process and immediately forward documents to you in a prompt and professional manner.
If you plan to expand your business beyond Colorado, our registered agent services can ensure you comply with multi-state registration requirements, making it easy to operate legally in other states.
Registered agent service costs vary based on the provider and level of service. At High Plains Law, we offer affordable and transparent pricing for managed registered agent services.
Choosing the right registered agent service is essential for protecting your business, maintaining compliance, and ensuring smooth operations. Let High Plains Law handle your registered agent responsibilities so you can focus on growing your business.