How do I switch my registered agent to Firstbase Agent?

Based on customer feedback we have introduced a brand new product called Firstbase Agent. This is an automated compliance solution to help you manage and grow your company in the US, all within the Firstbase environment. 

Here are some of the main benefits of this new product: 

- Legal compliance on autopilot: We provide a registered agent to receive service of process and official mail on behalf of your business.

- Streamline your notifications and reminders: Receive automated communication and reminders to complete filings, forms, and more within the Firstbase dashboard. 

- One home for all your compliance documents: We scan and upload all your official documents to your dashboard instantly. Everything is securely stored for easy retrieval and management.

- One-click compliance services: Power one-click services like foreign qualification, payroll tax registration, and more.

We've expanded!

We now have 3 different plans that you can select from when switching agents and using our services as registered agents as well.

Below you'll see a comparison between the services we now offer and their advantages between each plan.

Depending on the Firstbase Agent package that you'll choose, you'll have a variety of features that will unlock according to the one you choose. With this, will come some helpful features for your company that will make sure you can succeed and have everything in place, in one place.

For the Light plan which is $149 yearly, you'll have access to the main Agent feature which is switching, and registering your company with a registered agent and making sure it's formed within the US, in the state that you select, have the necessary compliance and security that you need for the state selected.

State mail processing.

We will receive governmental and legal correspondence, including your annual report notices, any delinquency notices, and many other documents that your company may be required to respond to or take action and will let you know -- you still need to subscribe to Mailroom to get a US business address, please find more information in the following support article.

Track and manage your registered states.

A user-friendly interactive dashboard panel that helps you see the big picture about your company compliance status in each state that you are in. No need to worry about compliance due dates. We will remind you of every compliance requirement your company needs to proceed with.

Now, with the Autopilot plan which is $299 yearly, you'll have access to the following:

Franchise tax filling and annual reports

Franchise taxes and annual reports are key compliance requirements for companies that do business in the United States.

Franchise taxes are state taxes charged to companies that operate in that state. You might think that this tax only applies to franchises, but it's imposed on all businesses that operate in the state.

Annual reports provide a snapshot of your business operations as well as any changes that occurred in the previous year. The specific requirements vary from state to state but most annual reports contain similar information.

Here you can find a detailed article on forms 5472 and 1120.

Lastly, with the Payroll plan which is $599 yearly, you'll get the following:

Payroll Tax Registration

Employees generally pay taxes in the state where they work, even if the business mostly operates in another location. Income tax and other taxes vary from one state to another. This means that you'll need to adjust your tax withholding practices as you hire more employees who work in other states.

We're thrilled to make sure you get your Agent change right! and that you take advantage of our new plans so your company can meet its goals easily, securely, and most importantly, on time.

How to Switch to Firstbase Agent 

For old, existing clients you can log in to your Firstbase account and request the change by subscribing to Firstbase Agent from the left-hand menu.

Non-Firstbase clients who have registered their company can create a Firstbase.io account and then subscribe to Firstbase Agent to request a change of registered agent.