Question 1

What is a Registered Agent?

Accepted Answer

A Registered Agent is a designated individual or company authorized to receive legal documents, government correspondence, and service of process on behalf of your business entity. Most states require every registered business to maintain a Registered Agent with a physical address in the state of formation.

Question 2

What is an LLC?

Accepted Answer

A Limited Liability Company (LLC) is a U.S. business structure that combines the limited liability protection of a corporation with the tax flexibility of a partnership. It separates personal and business assets and is the most common entity choice for small businesses.

Question 3

How long do filings take?

Accepted Answer

Ross & Associates typically prepares filings within 24 business hours of receiving complete information. Actual state processing times vary — most states process between 3 and 15 business days. Expedited filing is available in many jurisdictions.

Question 4

What is BOI Filing?

Accepted Answer

Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting is a federal requirement administered by FinCEN. Most U.S. entities must report information about the individuals who ultimately own or control the company. Failure to file or update BOI accurately may result in significant penalties.

Question 5

What is your refund policy?

Accepted Answer

Service fees are refundable up until preparation work begins on your filing. Once a filing has been prepared or submitted to a state agency, fees become non-refundable. State filing fees, once paid to a government agency, are non-refundable under any circumstance.

Question 6

What are my ongoing compliance responsibilities?

Accepted Answer

Most entities must maintain a Registered Agent, file annual or biennial reports, pay franchise taxes (where applicable), keep accurate records, and submit BOI updates within 30 days of any change. Our Compliance Plans monitor and handle these obligations on your behalf.

Question 7

Can you form a business in any state?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Ross & Associates files entities in all 50 U.S. states and Washington D.C., and we provide statutory Registered Agent service nationwide.

Question 8

Do you serve foreign owners?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We routinely assist non-U.S. residents with U.S. entity formation, EIN applications, and compliance — including the documentation and procedural steps unique to foreign-owned entities.

Clear answers, written by people who file every day.