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# What is the difference between a commercial and a non-commercial registered agent, and how do I decide which one I need?

If registering with the structure of a Corporation, LLC, LP, LLLP, a registered agent is required.

When you are filing an LLC, corporate type, or limited partnership, you are legally required to have a registered agent.

**A commercial registered agent is** a professional company or service that has officially registered with the state to provide registered agent services for other businesses, receiving legal documents and official communications on their behalf.

**A non-commercial registered agent is** primarily an individual who is their own agent.
**Choose a Commercial Registered Agent if...**

· Your business does not have a physical presence in Montana.
· You have privacy concerns about your address.

**Choose a Non-Commercial Registered Agent if...**
· You prefer an individual, a small provider, or to serve as your own registered agent.