Thank you for deciding to use Howard Tax Prep LLC, hereinafter sometimes referred to as “Registered Agent,” as the professional registered agent for your entity. This letter addresses the nature and scope of the Howard Tax Prep LLC duties to you, and your duties to Howard Tax Prep LLC. This letter also serves as an Engagement Agreement between Howard Tax Prep LLC, and you. Every state in the nation allows one to create a business entity, such as a corporation, partnership or limited liability company. However, because the business entity is not a real person, each state requires that a person or separate company be named as the registered agent for that business entity for service of process. Illinois requires that if a person serves as registered agent he or she must reside in the state of Illinois, or if a corporation or LLC is chosen to serve as registered agent, it must have an office in Illinois, and that the name and address of the registered agent continually be on file in the office of the Secretary of State. This means that if your company is sued, the legal documents may be “served” on, or delivered to, the registered agent at the specific address on file in the office of the Illinois Secretary of State. That delivery begins the time running for your entity to file an answer or other response in the Court where the lawsuit is pending. Inaction could result in a default judgment against your company. Thus, time is of the essence in these matters, and it is important that you choose a qualified registered agent to insure speedy notice to you so that you may then respond to the issue at hand. The registered agent’s ability to quickly notify you of lawsuits is of great importance to the efficiency and protection of your entity.