LLC - Order of LLC, EIN, Registered Agent, etc.

[Rocco Swinney]

Hi All,

I completed my research on forming and LLC an I am ready to start the process. However, i am a little unclear of the order, as the pieces makes sense, but I don't see how you can complete certain docs at once since other parts aren't yet complete

As i was going to use an online service (ex. company abc) for my Registered Agent and another online service (company cde) for my virtual office (As i don't want to use my home address).

However, i am confused as these services want my llc name, address, etc. And I see the llc submission docs (docketing statement and/or CO wants info like ein number, return address, etc.)

Is the best approach to 1st - complete the virtual office service with the llc name (Even though not approved yet with the state), 2nd - obtain the registered agent service with llc name (Even though not approved yet with the state), and then 3. complete the llc form? Its seems what ever order I take.. I will be submitting info as if its approved even though its not

On the LLC form (Certificate of Registration)... do you put the home address as the (Return document to mail by:) even though you are using a virtual office? As my concern is since i am just setting up the virtual office... i want to ensure the docs actually get to me, but didn't know if I should use the virtual office address instead. Also, how are you supposed to list the EIN number on the LLC docketing submission form (At least in pa they have this form) when you don't even have the LLC yet? I thought you first have to form the LLC to get an EIN number?