I’m a non-U.S. resident planning to form an LLC so I can sell on Amazon. My brother lives in the U.S., and I was wondering if I can appoint him as my registered agent and use his address for my company. What restrictions apply when choosing a registered agent?
Answer by: abdullah-al-naim
3 weeks ago
Yes — your brother can serve as your registered agent, but there are a few legal requirements to keep in mind. A registered agent must:
Be a legal adult (generally 18 +).
Have a physical street address in the same state where your LLC is formed (not a P.O. box).
Be available during normal business hours to receive official mail, government correspondence, and legal notices on behalf of the LLC.
If your brother meets these conditions and lives in the same state where you register your LLC, you can appoint him — as long as he agrees to take on the responsibility of being reachable and forwarding important documents promptly.
However, if he lives in a different state, you’ll need a registered agent located in your formation state. That’s why many non-residents prefer professional registered agent services — they provide reliable handling of legal mail, compliance alerts, and mail forwarding year-round.
Companies like Business Globalizer, Expedite Formation help non-U.S. residents with LLC formation, registered agent service, and EIN setup, making it easier to launch and sell on Amazon without compliance worries.
In short: yes, your brother can be the agent if he lives in your LLC’s state of formation — but for long-term reliability, most international founders choose a professional registered agent service.
