Legal Question in Business Law in New Jersey

Registered agent submitting annual report

Hi,

My accountant is my registered agent currently and he sent me a letter from the State of NJ, saying they're phasing out paper annual reports and now I have to submit annual reports online and have until september 30th to do it. In the note he enclosed, he also suggested changing the address of record.

My questions:

1) Isn't it the registered agent's responsibility to file the annual report?

2) Wouldn't I HAVE to use his address (currently listed) if he's the registered agent?

It doesn't sit well with me, and I'm looking for a lawyer in bergen county (hudson, essex, or passaic are ok too) to deal with annual reports and whatever filing needs to be done, and also to serve as my registered agent.


Asked on 6/12/08, 3:46 pm

4 Answers from Attorneys
Barry Kozyra Kozyra & Hartz, LLC

Re: Registered agent submitting annual report

We are located in Essex County and do provide that type of service to clients as part of our representation. However, we offer the client the option of doing it themselves or having someone else do it for them if it is more cost efficient.

If you would like to meet and discuss this service or others we provide please give me a call for consultation.

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Answered on 6/12/08, 4:00 pm
Jef Henninger, Esq Law Offices of Jef Henninger, Esq.

Re: Registered agent submitting annual report

I can only refer you to an attorney in Middlesex off the top of my head. I've read Mr. Kozyra's answers in the past and I have no reason do doubt that he will be able to help you, so you may want to call him first.

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Answered on 6/12/08, 4:02 pm
Robert Davies The Davies Law Firm, P.A.

Re: Registered agent submitting annual report

this is easy work, and you should get several attorneys who will be able to do this for you.

So can I!

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Answered on 6/12/08, 4:03 pm
Ronald Cappuccio Ronald J. Cappuccio, J.D., LL.M.(Tax)

Re: Registered agent submitting annual report

First, it is unusual for an accountant to be the Registered Agent. Frequently, it is best to have an attorney be the Registered Agent and Office so if any law suits are filed, your attorney will get notice.

Because NJ is going to online filing, many clients act as their own registered agent and office. It is the duty of the Corporation or LLC to submit the annual registration.

I hope this helps!

Ron Cappuccio

http://BusinessEsq.com

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Answered on 6/12/08, 4:08 pm


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