Registered Agents in St. Petersburg, FL
Compare 4 registered-agent firms in St. Petersburg, Florida: service of process, incorporation, and corporate filings.
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St Petersburg Business Consultants
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(8 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
Registered Agent · 4681 1st St NE UNIT 204, St. Petersburg, FL 33703
Services: business formation
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Sunshine Corporate Filings LLC
★★★★★★★★★★4.2(113 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
Registered Agent · 7901 4th St N suite 300, St. Petersburg, FL 33702
Services: business formation
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Florida Registered Agent LLC
★★★★★★★★★★4.1(87 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
Registered Agent · 7901 4th St N Suite 300, St. Petersburg, FL 33702
Services: business formation
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The SOSI Group, Inc.
No Google rating yet✓ Verified on Google
Registered Agent · 1040 Paseo Del Rio NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33702
Services: business formation
Do you need a registered agent in Florida?
Every LLC and corporation formed in Florida must continuously maintain a registered agent — a person or company with a physical street address in the state who accepts legal documents (service of process), state notices, and tax correspondence on the business's behalf during normal business hours. You can act as your own agent if you have an in-state address and are available during the day, but many owners hire a commercial registered agent for privacy, reliability, and to avoid being served in front of clients. See all Florida registered agents »
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a registered agent in Florida?
- Yes. Every LLC and corporation registered in Florida is legally required to maintain a registered agent with a physical in-state address that is available during business hours to accept legal and state documents.
- Can I be my own registered agent in Florida?
- You can, provided you have a physical street address in Florida (not a P.O. box) and are available during business hours. Many owners instead hire a commercial agent for privacy and to avoid missing a legal notice.
- How much does a registered agent cost in Florida?
- Commercial registered-agent services in Florida typically charge $50–$300 per year. Prices vary with add-ons like compliance reminders, mail forwarding, and document scanning.
- What happens if I don't have a registered agent?
- Your business can fall out of good standing, be administratively dissolved, or lose the ability to bring lawsuits, and you may miss a lawsuit served against you. Maintaining an active agent avoids default judgments and compliance lapses.
- How do I change my registered agent in Florida?
- File a change-of-registered-agent form with the state (Sunbiz in FL, LARA in MI, the Division of Corporations in DE) — usually a short filing with a small fee. Your new agent can often handle the paperwork for you.