Your state filing and
registered agent.
Every US company must be filed with a state and must keep a registered agent with a physical US address to receive legal and government mail. As a founder in India you can't be your own agent — we handle the state filing (Delaware or the right alternative) and provide your registered agent, so your company is properly registered and stays in good standing.
The filing and the agent are the mechanical layer under your US company. We register the entity with the state, appoint your US registered agent, and keep both renewed — so nothing lapses while you're building from India.
- State filingSubmitted
- Registered agentActive
- Good standingTracked
- Filed with the state
- Delaware or the right one
- US registered agent
- Physical address included
- Good standing
- Renewals tracked for you
A US company needs a state and an agent in it.
- State choice
Which state should you actually register in?
Delaware is the default for venture-backed companies, but if you'll have a real US presence, you may also need to register where you operate. Filing in the wrong place means redoing it.
- Registered agent
Who receives your legal and state mail in the US?
Every state requires a registered agent with a physical in-state address. As a founder in India you can't be your own — it has to be a real US agent, or the state won't accept the filing.
- Foreign qualification
Operating in more than one state?
A company formed in Delaware but doing business in another state often has to 'foreign qualify' there too — a separate filing and a second registered agent.
- Renewals
Who keeps the agent and filings current?
Registered agents renew annually and states require periodic reports. Let one lapse and your company quietly falls out of good standing — sometimes without notice reaching you in India.
Registering a US company isn't just one filing. You have to pick the right state, appoint a registered agent who actually lives there, possibly qualify in other states, and keep all of it renewed — or the company slips out of good standing.
The filing and the agent, both handled.
State selection & name check
We confirm the right state for your situation and check that your company name is available before anything is filed.
- Right-state guidance
- Name availability check
- Name reservation when needed
Certificate filing with the state
We prepare and submit your Certificate of Incorporation (corporation) or Certificate of Formation (LLC) to the state and return your stamped, filed documents.
- State filing prepared & submitted
- Stamped certificate returned
- Expedited filing available
US registered agent
A registered agent with a physical US address is included, so every legal notice and state communication is received and forwarded to you in India.
- Physical in-state address
- Legal & state mail forwarding
- Digital copies to your inbox
Certified copies & good standing
We obtain certified copies and a Certificate of Good Standing whenever you need them — for banking, investors, or registering in another state.
- Certified copies of filings
- Certificate of Good Standing
- Apostille available for overseas use
Foreign qualification
If you start doing business in additional states, we handle the foreign qualification filing and arrange a registered agent there too.
- Multi-state qualification
- Additional registered agents
- Kept consistent across states
Renewals & change of agent
We track agent renewals and state report deadlines, and if you're switching from another provider, we handle the change of agent cleanly.
- Agent renewal tracked
- State report reminders
- Change-of-agent handled
Filed, agented, and in good standing.
We confirm the right state for your plans and check your company name is available before filing anything.
We prepare and submit your certificate to the state and return the stamped, filed documents to you.
Your registered agent is appointed with a physical US address and set to forward every notice straight to you.
We track renewals and state reports — and handle foreign qualification if you expand to new states.
State filing & registered agents, answered.
What is a registered agent and why do I need one?
A registered agent is a person or company with a physical address in your state of formation who is authorized to receive legal documents, government notices, and service of process on your company's behalf. Every US state legally requires one — a company cannot be registered or stay in good standing without it. For a founder based in India, a registered agent is also how you reliably receive US mail and legal notices.
Can I be my own registered agent from India?
No. A registered agent must have a physical street address in the state of formation and be available there during business hours. A founder living in India can't meet that requirement, so you need a US-based registered agent service — which we include with your filing and keep renewed for you.
What does a Delaware registered agent cost and what's included?
A Delaware registered agent is an annual service that provides your required in-state address and forwards legal and state mail to you. We include the registered agent with your setup and handle the annual renewal, so your Delaware company keeps its in-state address and stays in good standing without you tracking it from India.
How do I register an LLC in Delaware from India?
You register a Delaware LLC by filing a Certificate of Formation with the Delaware Division of Corporations and appointing a Delaware registered agent. None of this requires you to be in the US — we prepare and submit the filing, provide the registered agent, and return your stamped documents, all remotely.
What's the difference between this and forming the company?
Forming the company is the broader decision — choosing the entity type (C-Corp vs LLC) and getting your founding documents and EIN. State filing and registered agent is the mechanical layer underneath it: actually filing the certificate with the state and maintaining the in-state agent. We offer both; this page covers the filing and agent specifically, and our Delaware C-Corp / LLC page covers the full entity formation.
What is foreign qualification and do I need it?
Foreign qualification is registering your company to do business in a state other than the one it was formed in. If your Delaware company starts operating, hiring, or holding property in another state, that state typically requires you to foreign qualify there — a separate filing plus a registered agent in that state. We handle it if and when you expand.
Can you switch my registered agent from another provider?
Yes. If you already have a US company with a different registered agent, we can handle the change of agent filing and take over the service, then track renewals and state reports going forward so nothing lapses in the transition.
What happens if my registered agent or state filings lapse?
If your registered agent lapses or a required state report is missed, your company can lose good standing, accrue penalties, and eventually be administratively dissolved — often without the notice reaching you in India. We track renewals and deadlines specifically to prevent that.
Let's get you filed and agented.
Tell us where you are — forming fresh, already incorporated and needing an agent, or expanding to a new state. We'll handle the state filing, registered agent, and renewals.