Frequently Asked Questions

What does a registered agent do in Mississippi?

A registered agent accepts legal documents, state notices, and official correspondence on behalf of your business during regular business hours. They maintain a physical Mississippi street address (PO boxes are not allowed) and ensure these documents reach you promptly. Think of it as the legal mailbox for your business entity.

Does my Mississippi business actually need one?

Yes. The Mississippi Secretary of State requires every LLC, corporation, limited partnership, and foreign-qualified entity to maintain a registered agent. Operating without one puts your entity at risk of administrative dissolution.

What is the difference between commercial and noncommercial agents in Mississippi?

Mississippi distinguishes between the two. A commercial registered agent serves multiple business entities professionally. A noncommercial agent serves just one entity or a small number of related entities. We operate as a commercial registered agent.

Can my LLC serve as its own registered agent?

No. Mississippi does not allow a business entity to appoint itself as its own registered agent. An individual who is 18 or older with a physical Mississippi address can serve, or you can use a commercial agent service like ours.

How fast do you forward documents?

Same business day. When something arrives at our Mississippi address, we scan it and send it to you electronically within hours. You also get an email notification and the document appears in your online portal.

Is the Mississippi annual report really free?

Yes. Mississippi charges $0 to file your annual report. The filing is still mandatory — due by April 15 each year — but there is no fee attached. Miss the deadline and the state can dissolve your entity, though.

How do I switch to Mississippi Registered Agent.co?

File a change of registered agent form with the Mississippi Secretary of State and pay the $10 state filing fee. We provide you with the address details needed for the form. Once the state processes it, documents begin routing to us.

What is included in the $99/year fee?

Everything: physical Mississippi address, same-day document scanning, email notifications, online document portal, compliance deadline reminders, and privacy protection. No extra charges for any of these.

Can out-of-state businesses use your service?

Absolutely. If your business is formed elsewhere but registered to operate in Mississippi (foreign qualification), you still need a Mississippi registered agent. We serve both domestic and foreign entities at the same $99/year rate.

How do I cancel?

Contact us before your renewal date. We will not charge for the next year. File a change of registered agent form with the Secretary of State to designate a replacement before removing us, so your entity stays compliant.