Wisconsin registered agent Service — $99/year
Protect your business from compliance risks and missed legal deadlines.
Get Started — $99/yearFailing to maintain a registered agent can lead to your Wisconsin entity being administratively dissolved by the Secretary of State.
Without a reliable agent, you may miss critical legal documents, resulting in default judgments against your business.
Missing annual report deadlines can trigger fines and jeopardize your entity's good standing in Wisconsin.
An entity not in good standing may lose the personal liability protections that LLC or corporate status provides.
Wisconsin requires annual reports to be filed with the Secretary of State. Missing the deadline triggers late fees.
Your registered agent must be continuously maintained. Any lapse must be corrected promptly to avoid penalties.
State tax obligations must be met on schedule. Your registered agent may receive related notices on your behalf.
A registered agent is an individual or business entity authorized to receive legal documents, service of process, and official correspondence on behalf of a business entity in Wisconsin. Every LLC, corporation, nonprofit, and similar entity registered with Wisconsin's Department of Financial Institutions is generally expected to maintain a registered agent with a physical address in the state. Wisconsin Registered Agent provides this service for $99 per year.
Registered agents serve as the official contact point between your business and courts, government agencies, and other parties that need to deliver legal documents. When someone files a lawsuit against your business, when the Department of Financial Institutions sends compliance notices, or when tax authorities need to reach your entity, these communications go to your registered agent.
Your registered agent receives these documents during normal business hours and forwards them to you. This creates a reliable system for important communications that may have legal deadlines or require immediate attention — court summons, annual report reminders, tax notices, and more.
Because registered agent information appears on public records maintained by the Department of Financial Institutions, anyone can search and find your registered agent's name and address. This public accessibility is why many business owners choose professional registered agent services rather than listing their home address.
Wisconsin's Department of Financial Institutions establishes specific requirements for who can serve as a registered agent and how they operate.
Who Can Serve Individuals must be Wisconsin residents whose business office is identical to the registered office, 18+. Domestic entities can serve. Foreign entities must be authorized in Wisconsin. The entity itself explicitly cannot serve as its own registered agent — this is a specific Wisconsin rule that differs from some other states.
Address and Availability Registered agents are generally expected to maintain a physical address in Wisconsin. PO boxes, mailbox services, or telephone answering services don't meet state requirements. The agent's business office must be identical to the registered office. Registered agents must be available during normal business hours to accept service of process and official documents.
LLCs, corporations, nonprofits, and most other business entities registered with Wisconsin's Department of Financial Institutions typically need a registered agent from formation onward. This requirement continues throughout your entity's existence.
Out-of-state businesses registering to operate in Wisconsin also need a Wisconsin registered agent with a physical address in the state. Even if your company is based elsewhere, your Wisconsin registration creates the obligation to maintain a Wisconsin registered agent.
Sole proprietorships and general partnerships that haven't formally registered with the state generally don't need registered agents, as they operate under the owners' personal legal capacity.
Wisconsin residents who are at least 18 years old can serve as registered agents if their business office is identical to the registered office. But there are practical downsides.
Your personal or business address becomes public record with the Department of Financial Institutions. Anyone can search these records online and find your address. If you work from home, your home address appears in public databases.
You must be available at your registered office during all normal business hours to receive documents. Travel for business, work remotely, step out during the day — any absence risks missing service of process or critical legal documents. Process servers don't check your schedule before delivering papers.
Process servers or couriers showing up at your home or office can be disruptive. If your registered address is your home, you may face unexpected visitors during business hours seeking to deliver legal documents.
When business owners handle registered agent duties themselves, important documents can get overlooked, misfiled, or delayed. Professional services have systems to ensure documents are processed and forwarded promptly.
Professional registered agent services solve these challenges while maintaining compliance with Department of Financial Institutions requirements.
Privacy Protection Our Wisconsin address appears on public filings instead of your personal address. Your home or business address stays out of public databases, preventing unwanted visitors or mail.
Same-Day Forwarding When documents arrive at your registered office, we scan and email them to you the same day. Immediate notification means you're aware of legal matters and compliance deadlines without delay. Access everything through your secure online portal.
Reliable Availability We maintain presence at your registered office during normal business hours every business day. Whether you're traveling, working remotely, or focused on running your business, documents get received when they arrive.
Compliance Tracking We monitor Wisconsin filing deadlines, including annual report requirements. Wisconsin annual reports filed online cost $25 and are due by the end of the quarter in which your entity was formed. Our reminders help you stay aware of when reports are due.
Address Stability If your business moves locations, shifts to remote work, or changes office space, your registered agent address stays constant. This stability simplifies compliance and eliminates filing address updates with the state every time your situation changes.
Wisconsin Registered Agent provides professional registered agent service throughout Wisconsin for $99 per year. Quick setup, fast service, straightforward pricing.
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Whether you're forming a new Wisconsin entity or need to change registered agents for an existing business, the process is quick and simple. Sign up takes just a few minutes. We provide the Wisconsin registered office address you need for state filings right away.
To change your registered agent, file a change form with the Department of Financial Institutions. The filing fee is $10, making it easy to switch to professional service.
Get Started — $99/year
Questions about registered agent requirements or how our service works? Check our FAQ page or reach out Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm CT.
This is not legal advice. Wisconsin Registered Agent is not a law firm. Consult an attorney for legal guidance.
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