Resident Agent Policies

Effective January 1, 2027

The Virtual Hailey Group, LLC provides Maryland Resident Agent Services and Annual Report Processing as two separate services.

This policy is intended to clearly define the services provided and the responsibilities of the business owner.

Maryland Resident Agent Services provide ongoing Resident Agent representation for the applicable annual service period.

Resident Agent Services may include:

· Serving as the designated Resident Agent for the Maryland business.

· Receiving service of process and applicable official correspondence on behalf of the business.

· Notifying the business owner when applicable official documents are received.

· Forwarding applicable documents and notices to the business owner.

· Providing general reminders regarding important Maryland business compliance dates.

The annual Resident Agent fee covers Resident Agent representation only.

Preparation and submission of a Maryland Annual Report is not included in the annual Maryland Resident Agent service fee.

Annual Report Processing is an optional, separate service available to clients who would like The Virtual Hailey Group to assist with preparing and submitting their Annual Report.

Clients who request Annual Report Processing will be charged the applicable service fee listed on The Virtual Hailey Group’s current Fee Schedule.

Any filing fees, taxes, penalties, interest, reinstatement fees, or other charges assessed by the State of Maryland are separate from The Virtual Hailey Group’s service fee unless specifically stated otherwise.

Government fees are subject to change.

Clients requesting Annual Report Processing must complete The Virtual Hailey Group’s Annual Report Intake Form.

The Intake Form is used to verify current business information before the Annual Report is prepared or submitted.

Clients are responsible for reviewing the information provided and ensuring that it is complete and accurate.

Submission of the Intake Form does not constitute completion or filing of the Annual Report. The filing is considered complete only after it has been submitted to the appropriate state agency and applicable confirmation has been received.

Clients are not required to use The Virtual Hailey Group’s Annual Report Processing Service.

A Maryland Resident Agent client may choose to:

· Prepare and file the Annual Report independently; or

· Hire The Virtual Hailey Group to process the Annual Report for the applicable service fee.

Choosing to file independently does not affect the client’s Maryland Resident Agent service, provided the Resident Agent service remains active and paid.

The business owner remains responsible for maintaining the business’s compliance with applicable Maryland requirements.

This includes responsibility for:

· Filing required Annual Reports.

· Providing accurate and current business information.

· Paying applicable state fees, taxes, penalties, and other government charges.

· Responding to state notices.

· Taking appropriate action if the business becomes Not in Good Standing.

Compliance reminders provided by The Virtual Hailey Group are a courtesy and administrative support service. They do not transfer the business owner’s compliance responsibilities to The Virtual Hailey Group.

Failure to file required reports or pay applicable state charges may affect the business’s standing with the State of Maryland.

If The Virtual Hailey Group becomes aware of a compliance issue, the client may be notified and provided information regarding available administrative support services.

Assistance with past-due filings, reinstatement, corrections, or other compliance matters may be considered a separate service and may require an additional fee.

Current fees for Maryland Resident Agent Services, Annual Report Processing, and other compliance services are published on The Virtual Hailey Group’s Fee Schedule.

Service fees may be updated periodically. Clients will receive appropriate notice of changes affecting an existing annual service.

Government filing fees and other government-imposed charges are established by the applicable government agency and are subject to change.

Maryland Resident Agent Service = Resident Agent representation

Annual Report Processing = Separate filing assistance service

Payment for Resident Agent Services does not include Annual Report preparation or filing.

Payment for Annual Report Processing does not replace or automatically renew Maryland Resident Agent Services.

The Virtual Hailey Group, LLC provides business formation, administrative, and compliance support services and does not provide legal, tax, financial, or accounting advice.