Business entities like LLCs and corporations are required to appoint a registered agent when they form—and to have a local registered agent in every state where they transact business.
This requirement for a registered agent or registered agent service came about as an aspect of due process. Due process states that before a lawsuit or other legal action can move forward in the courts, all parties must be properly notified. The most basic function of a registered agent is to ensure your business is properly notified when involved in a lawsuit. The registered agent will forward all state and legal documents.
Please be aware that there will be a yearly charge for this service in the anniversary month that the entity was established in. This will vary by state.