Do I need a registered agent in every state where my foreign-owned LLC operates?
I have my LLC formed in Wyoming with a registered agent there. But I also sell to customers in California, Texas, and New York. Do I need registered agents in all of those states? What exactly does a registered agent do and how much does it cost across different states?
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