Jake Lawson By Jake Lawson, LLC Formation Strategist Here’s the truth no one else will tell you upfront: Starting a sole proprietorship in Wisconsin is ridiculously easy—you literally just start doing business and boom, you’re a sole proprietor. But after 15 years helping over 1,200 entrepreneurs, I’ve learned that “easy to start” and “smart business decision” aren’t … Read more
By Jake Lawson, LLC Formation Strategist Plot twist: You can skip the registered agent entirely in West Virginia. That’s right—West Virginia is the only state in the entire country that doesn’t require LLCs to have a registered agent (they call it an “Agent of Process,” but it’s the same thing). After helping over 1,200 entrepreneurs … Read more
By Jake Lawson, LLC Formation Strategist Yes, you can absolutely be your own registered agent in Nebraska—and the Cornhusker State makes it pretty straightforward. But after guiding over 1,200 entrepreneurs through LLC formation, I’ve learned that “can you” and “should you” are very different questions. Let me break down the real-world implications of this decision, … Read more
By Jake Lawson, LLC Formation Strategist Short answer: Absolutely, yes. You can serve as your own registered agent in Alaska, and if you’re a permanent Alaska resident, it’s often the smartest financial decision you’ll make during LLC formation. But here’s what drives me crazy about this industry—most registered agent services and formation companies would rather … Read more
By Jake Lawson, LLC Formation Strategist Yes, you can absolutely serve as your own registered agent in Arkansas—if you meet the state’s requirements. But here’s what the formation companies won’t tell you upfront: whether you should depends on your specific situation, not their generic sales pitch. I’ve helped nearly 300 entrepreneurs navigate Arkansas LLC formation … Read more
By Jake Lawson, LLC Formation Strategist Short answer: Absolutely, you can serve as your own registered agent in Washington D.C. But should you? That depends on factors unique to our nation’s capital that most formation guides completely ignore. After helping over 1,200 entrepreneurs navigate LLC formation nationwide—including dozens in the District—I’ve learned that D.C. presents … Read more
By Jake Lawson, LLC Formation Strategist Bottom line: Absolutely, yes. You can serve as your own registered agent in Missouri, and if you’re a permanent Missouri resident, it’s often the most cost-effective choice you’ll make during LLC formation. But here’s what bothers me about this entire industry—most registered agent services and formation companies would rather … Read more
By Jake Lawson, LLC Formation Strategist Absolutely—you can serve as your own registered agent in New Hampshire, and frankly, the state makes it pretty straightforward. But before you automatically choose the DIY route to save a few bucks, let me walk you through what this actually means for your business. After helping over 1,200 entrepreneurs … Read more
By Jake Lawson, LLC Formation Strategist Direct answer: Yes, you can absolutely serve as your own registered agent in Mississippi. But whether you should depends on factors most formation guides conveniently ignore. I’ve helped over 1,200 entrepreneurs navigate LLC formation across all 50 states, including plenty in the Magnolia State. Mississippi has some unique characteristics … Read more
By Jake Lawson, LLC Formation Strategist Short answer: Yes, absolutely—as long as you meet Vermont’s requirements. But whether you should be your own registered agent? That’s where it gets interesting. After helping over 200 entrepreneurs set up Vermont LLCs, I’ve seen both brilliant self-registered agent success stories and complete disasters. The difference usually comes down … Read more