Wisconsin Registered Agent for Your LLC

Wisconsin Registered Agent Requirements

• The registered office must be located at a street address (a P.O. Box alone isn’t acceptable) within the State of Wisconsin.
• The Registered Agent can be either a natural person or a domestic or foreign (licensed to transact business in the state) artificial legal entity (Corporation, LLC, LP or LLP).
• Every domestic and foreign LLC must, at all times, maintain a Registered Agent with a registered office within the State of Wisconsin.
• The Registered Agent must be available in person during normal business hours to sign for any correspondence.
• If the Registered Agent is a person, they must reside in Wisconsin.
• If the Registered Agent is a company, they must be able to conduct business in Wisconsin.

This includes:

• Tax forms and requests to complete permits, company filings and report
• State and federal government correspondence and notifications
• Communication from the WI DFI
• Service of process notices (e.g., if your LLC is sued or required to appear in court)

A Wisconsin Registered Agent who is always available and who can receive correspondence, documents and legal proceedings on your LLC’s behalf

An online dashboard where you can store, access and retrieve any information we’ve received for your business

An email notification whenever we receive documents for your business

Automatic forwarding of all legal correspondence, documentation and information directly to you

If you choose not to assign or provide details of a Registered Agent to the WI DFI, you may be subject to several possible ramifications, including:

• Losing your status as an LLC in Wisconsin. A Registered Agent shows the state that your business exists. Without it, you could lose your business entity protections, and your LLC may be dissolved.
• Getting served or sued and not finding out about it. If your LLC is sued and you don’t know about it, you could lose to a default judgment if you don’t respond.
• Falling out of good standing with the WI DFI. If you don’t respond to certain correspondence (such as the request for your annual report), the state may revoke your right to do business.

• The Registered Agent must have a physical street address in Wisconsin. If you’re forming an LLC outside the state, you’ll need to use an in-state Registered Agent.
• You must always have someone on hand during business hours at the Wisconsin address to sign for important documents.
• The Registered Agent’s name and address are part of the public record and available through the WI DFI website. If you prefer your name and address aren’t published, using a Registered Agent service can protect your personal information.
• If you change your business address or move out of state, you need to file additional documentation with the WI DFI for the new address. This won't be necessary if you use a Registered Agent service, making a move or address change much simpler.