Mississippi · Registered agent · updated 2026

Registered Agent in Mississippi

Mississippi requires every LLC and corporation to keep a registered agent with a physical Mississippi address. Incofile provides one for $119/year — free for the first year when we form your company — with same-day document scanning and compliance reminders.

Mississippi at a glance

Registered agent requiredYes — LLCs & corporations
Address rulePhysical Mississippi street address, no PO box
AvailabilityBusiness hours, in person
Filed withMississippi Secretary of State, Business Services
Incofile service$119/yr · first year free with formation

What Mississippi requires from a registered agent

Name a registered agent with a physical street address in Mississippi (not a PO box) who can accept legal papers during business hours. If you live outside Mississippi or want privacy, Incofile can act as your agent.

Registered agent: Required, with a physical Mississippi address

Should you be your own registered agent in Mississippi?

Be your own agent

  • No annual fee
  • Your name and street address go on the public record
  • You must be at that Mississippi address in business hours, every working day
  • Moving means a state filing to update the address
  • Not possible if you live outside Mississippi or outside the US

Use Incofile

  • $119/year — first year free with any formation package
  • Your home address stays private
  • Documents scanned and emailed the same day they arrive
  • Annual report and compliance reminders for Mississippi
  • Works for out-of-state and international owners

How Incofile's Mississippi registered agent service works

  1. We are listed on your filing

    When Incofile forms your Mississippi company, our Mississippi address is entered as the registered office — no extra form, no gap. Existing companies can switch to us at any time.

  2. Mail and legal papers come to us

    Service of process, state notices and compliance mail are received at our Mississippi address during business hours, as the law requires.

  3. You get it the same day

    Every document is scanned and uploaded to your Incofile client portal with an email alert, so nothing sits in a mailbox.

  4. We remind you before deadlines

    Your portal shows upcoming Mississippi filings — including the annual report — with reminders ahead of time.

Changing your registered agent in Mississippi

If your current agent is retiring, raising prices or simply unresponsive, you can switch. File a change-of-agent form with the Mississippi Secretary of State, Business Services, pay any state fee, and make sure the new agent has consented. Incofile's change of registered agent service handles the filing for $119, which also includes a full year of our Mississippi registered agent service.

Mississippi LLC facts

State filing fee$50 (filed online)
Document filedCertificate of Formation
Standard approval timeUsually the same day, sometimes within minutes
Annual reportFree ($0), filed online by April 15 each year
If you miss itThe LLC can be administratively dissolved; reinstatement costs $50
State income tax (2026)4% on taxable income above $10,000; the first $10,000 is exempt
Registered agentRequired, with a physical Mississippi address

Figures checked against the Mississippi Secretary of State, Business Services, September 2026. State fees change — always confirm the current amount before filing.

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Mississippi registered agent — frequently asked questions

Do I need a registered agent for my Mississippi LLC?

Yes. Mississippi requires every LLC and corporation to name a registered agent on its formation documents and to keep one continuously. The agent accepts service of process (lawsuits) and official notices from the Mississippi Secretary of State, Business Services on the company's behalf.

Can I be my own registered agent in Mississippi?

You can if you are an adult with a physical street address in Mississippi (not a PO box) and you are available there during normal business hours. Many owners prefer a service so their home address stays off the public record, nothing is missed while they travel, and the address does not have to change when they move.

How much does a registered agent cost in Mississippi?

Incofile's Mississippi registered agent service is $119 per year, and the first year is included free when you form your company with any Incofile package. Acting as your own agent costs nothing in fees but puts your address on the public record.

What happens if my Mississippi LLC has no registered agent?

The state can refuse filings, mark the company as not in good standing and eventually administratively dissolve it. Worse, a lawsuit can proceed without you ever being properly notified. Keeping a registered agent on file is one of the cheapest forms of protection a company has.

Can I use a registered agent address as my business address?

A registered agent address is for legal and state mail only. If you need a business street address for banking, invoices or your website, add a virtual business address — Incofile offers one alongside registered agent service.

How do I change my registered agent in Mississippi?

File a change-of-registered-agent form with the Mississippi Secretary of State, Business Services and pay any state fee. Incofile can prepare and file it for you ($119, which includes a year of our registered agent service) so there is no gap in coverage.