Hey everyone. I run a small LLC from my apartment, no office, no employees. Do I need a separate registered business address, or can I just use my home address? I've seen some random stuff online and want a straight answer. Thanks.
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Does my LLC need a registered business address if I work remotely?
Your home address is legally fine for the registered agent, but be ready to get junk mail galore. And if a client ever googles you, your apartment number is public record.
Rusty is right.It depends on the state, but most allow your home address. The bigger question is privacy. I use a virtual mailbox so my home address isn't on the state website.
I don't really care about privacy tbh. It's just an LLC for freelance design. But a virtual mailbox sounds like a hassle. Is it actually worth it?
For me yes. I had someone show up at my house once thinking my LLC was a storefront. That was awkward. A $20/month virtual address fixed that.
You're overthinking it. If you work remotely and nobody visits, just use your home address. Save the money. The state doesn't care where you physically sit.
Not exactly true. Some states require a physical street address for the registered agent, not a PO box. If you use a virtual office, make sure they give you a real street address. I got burned by that in Wyoming.
Also check your county or city. I got a letter saying my home address wasn't zoned for business. Had to get a cheap coworking address just to satisfy them. Annoying but cheap.
Ok so bottom line: home is probably fine but watch out for local zoning and junk mail. And maybe virtual mailbox if I get paranoid. Appreciate the real answers.
Just don't use your home address if you ever plan to move. Changing it with the state is another fee and form. Learned that one the hard way.