Ask HN: Delaware C corp registered agent?

5 pointsEleventhSun9y ago5 comments

It looks like I need a "registered agent" when incorporating as a Delaware C corp - anyone know how to choose one? Is there one that YC companies typically use?

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philiphodgen9y ago

This is a commodity service. Do not waste any extra brain cycles searching for The One, or trying to optimize for price.

(Hint: I try to optimize for "Don't make me think. I am willing to throw extra money at you if I don't have to think.")

IAAL and I have used all sorts of corporate service providers over the years. I don't care much.

That being said, I'm using http://eminutes.com these days whenever possible, because it is run by a real lawyer and they are efficient and cost-effective.

bsvalley9y ago

YC recommends https://www.clerky.com/formation

mchannon9y ago

Clerky actually doesn't provide their own; they line you up to use one of two services, neither of which is particularly competitively priced or well-thought-of.

Many would consider annual registered agent fees as too little money to comparison shop for, but $100+/year before you're ramen profitable might make the difference for some startups.

swampthing9y ago

We actually only partner with one for new formations, and it's a great one. But yea, if you only need a registered agent, it wouldn't make sense to use us. However, if your goal is to set up a startup properly (i.e. how good attorneys in Silicon Valley would do it), then we've got what you need :)

mchannon9y ago

Harvard Business Services out of Lewes, DE ends up being the lowest priced and tech friendliest I've found so far.

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philiphodgen9y ago

This is a commodity service. Do not waste any extra brain cycles searching for The One, or trying to optimize for price.

(Hint: I try to optimize for "Don't make me think. I am willing to throw extra money at you if I don't have to think.")

IAAL and I have used all sorts of corporate service providers over the years. I don't care much.

That being said, I'm using http://eminutes.com these days whenever possible, because it is run by a real lawyer and they are efficient and cost-effective.

bsvalley9y ago

YC recommends https://www.clerky.com/formation

mchannon9y ago

Clerky actually doesn't provide their own; they line you up to use one of two services, neither of which is particularly competitively priced or well-thought-of.

Many would consider annual registered agent fees as too little money to comparison shop for, but $100+/year before you're ramen profitable might make the difference for some startups.

swampthing9y ago

mchannon9y ago

Harvard Business Services out of Lewes, DE ends up being the lowest priced and tech friendliest I've found so far.

j / k navigate · click thread line to collapse