What SCILLAN Does Not Offer & Service Limitations

Is SCILLAN a law firm?

No.
SCILLAN Business LLC is a corporate services company and is not a law firm.
SCILLAN does not provide legal representation or legal advice.

Does SCILLAN provide legal advice?

No.
SCILLAN can provide general information about business filing processes and its own services, but legal questions should be directed to a licensed attorney.

Does SCILLAN provide tax advice?

No.
SCILLAN does not provide tax advice, tax planning, tax strategy, or tax-return preparation.
Customers should consult a CPA, tax professional, or other qualified adviser.

Does SCILLAN provide accounting services?

No.
SCILLAN does not provide bookkeeping, accounting treatment advice, financial statement preparation, or accounting consulting unless those services are specifically added to the approved service catalog.

Does SCILLAN prepare tax returns?

No.
SCILLAN does not prepare federal, state, or local tax returns as part of its current service offerings.

Does SCILLAN provide bookkeeping?

No.
Bookkeeping is not part of SCILLAN's current approved service scope.

Does SCILLAN provide payroll services?

No.
SCILLAN does not provide payroll administration as part of its current customer service offerings.

Does SCILLAN provide financial advice?

No.
SCILLAN does not provide financial planning, investment advice, lending advice, or financial advisory services.

LEGAL DOCUMENTS

Does SCILLAN draft custom legal documents?

No.
SCILLAN does not provide customized legal drafting unless a specific approved service expressly states otherwise.
SCILLAN's Operating Agreement service is template-based.

Does SCILLAN review contracts?

No.
SCILLAN does not provide legal contract review or interpretation.

Can SCILLAN tell me what a contract means?

No.
Customers should consult a licensed attorney for contract interpretation.

Does SCILLAN negotiate contracts?

No.
Contract negotiation is not part of SCILLAN's current service scope.

Does SCILLAN represent me in a lawsuit?

No.
SCILLAN does not provide legal representation.

Can SCILLAN respond to a lawsuit for me?

No.
SCILLAN may receive service of process as a registered agent, but it does not respond to legal claims on behalf of clients.

REGISTERED AGENT LIMITATIONS

Is SCILLAN's registered agent address a general mailing address?

No.
The registered agent address is not intended for regular business mail.

Can I send customer mail to SCILLAN?

No.
SCILLAN's registered agent service is not a general mail-receiving service.

Can vendors send invoices to the registered agent address?

The registered agent service is not intended for routine vendor or business correspondence.

Can SCILLAN receive packages for me?

No.
Registered agent service is not a package-receiving service.

Is SCILLAN a virtual mailbox?

No.
Registered agent service and virtual mailbox service are different.

Is SCILLAN a virtual office?

No, unless a separate virtual office service is specifically offered and listed in the approved service catalog.

Can I use the registered agent address as my principal office?

Not automatically.
A registered office and a principal office are different.

Can I use the registered agent address for Google Business?

SCILLAN does not guarantee that the registered agent address qualifies for third-party business-location requirements.
Customers should follow the platform's own rules.

Does registered agent service include every annual filing?

No.
Registered Agent + Compliance Alerts and filing preparation are separate services unless expressly included.

Does SCILLAN file everything automatically when I become a registered agent client?

No.
Some filings require:

• Separate purchase
• Verification
• Authorization
• Government fees
• Additional information

Does SCILLAN send SMS alerts for registered agent notices?

No.
SCILLAN's standard registered agent notification method is email.

BUSINESS FORMATION LIMITATIONS

Does SCILLAN choose my business structure?

No.
SCILLAN does not decide whether a customer should form an LLC, corporation, partnership, or another entity type.

Does SCILLAN decide ownership percentages?

No.
Customers are responsible for determining ownership percentages.

Does SCILLAN decide who should be a manager or member?

No.
SCILLAN may use customer-provided information for filings but does not make governance decisions.

Does SCILLAN guarantee that a business name will be approved?

No.
Final name approval is determined by the applicable government agency.

Does forming an LLC through SCILLAN automatically give me licenses?

No.
Business licenses and permits are separate from entity formation.

Does forming an LLC automatically give me an EIN?

No.
EIN Registration is a separate service unless included in a specific package.

Does forming an LLC automatically give me a DBA?

No.
A DBA / Assumed Name Filing is separate.

Does forming an LLC automatically give me trademark protection?

No.
Entity formation and trademark protection are separate.

TRADEMARK AND BRANDING LIMITATIONS

Does SCILLAN file trademarks?

Trademark filing is not part of the current approved service catalog unless expressly added.

Does a DBA protect my trademark?

No.
A DBA filing does not automatically create trademark rights.

Can SCILLAN tell me whether someone is infringing my trademark?

No.
That is a legal question.

EIN AND IRS LIMITATIONS

Does SCILLAN decide whether I need an EIN?

No.
SCILLAN may assist with EIN Registration but does not provide tax advice about whether a specific customer is required to obtain one.

Does SCILLAN tell me whether I need a new EIN?

Not as a tax determination.
Customers should consult a qualified tax professional when the requirement is unclear.

Can SCILLAN change an EIN number?

An EIN is not treated like an address field that can simply be edited.
SCILLAN may assist with eligible IRS business updates, but whether a new EIN is required may depend on the circumstances.

Does SCILLAN control IRS processing time?

No.
IRS processing times are controlled by the IRS.

COMPLIANCE LIMITATIONS

Does SCILLAN guarantee that my company is legally compliant?

No.
SCILLAN can assist with eligible administrative filings and compliance reminders, but it cannot certify overall legal, tax, licensing, or regulatory compliance.

Do compliance reminders guarantee that I will stay compliant?

No.
Compliance reminders are informational.
Customers remain responsible for responding to requests and completing required actions.

Does SCILLAN guarantee that I will not miss a deadline?

No.
Customers remain responsible for monitoring their obligations and keeping contact information current.

REINSTATEMENT LIMITATIONS

Does SCILLAN guarantee reinstatement?

No.
Final reinstatement approval is controlled by the applicable government agencies.

Does SCILLAN guarantee good standing after reinstatement?

No.
SCILLAN may assist with administrative steps, but final status is determined by government agencies.

Does reinstatement erase penalties or taxes?

No.
Reinstatement does not automatically eliminate taxes, penalties, debts, or prior legal obligations.

AMENDMENT LIMITATIONS

Can SCILLAN remove an owner or partner for me?

No.
Ownership disputes and removal rights may involve legal issues beyond a simple filing.

Can SCILLAN decide whether a person should be removed?

No.
SCILLAN does not make governance or ownership decisions.

Does one amendment automatically update every agency?

No.
Separate updates may be required with:

• IRS
• Banks
• Licensing agencies
• Vendors
• Insurance companies
• Other government offices

DBA LIMITATIONS

Does a DBA create a new legal entity?

No.

Does a DBA change ownership?

No.

Does a DBA create trademark rights?

No.

Does SCILLAN guarantee a DBA name is available?

No.

FOREIGN QUALIFICATION LIMITATIONS

Can SCILLAN decide whether I am legally required to register in Texas?

No.
That may require legal analysis.

Does Foreign Qualification create a new Texas company?

No.
It generally registers an existing out-of-state entity in Texas.

Does Foreign Qualification automatically satisfy every Texas requirement?

No.
Additional licensing, tax, regulatory, or industry-specific requirements may apply.

DISSOLUTION AND WITHDRAWAL LIMITATIONS

Does stopping business activity automatically close the company?

No.
Formal filings may still be required.

Does dissolution eliminate all debts?

No.
SCILLAN does not provide legal advice about debt, creditor rights, or liability.

Does dissolution automatically close IRS accounts?

No.
State entity termination and federal tax matters are separate.

Does withdrawal from Texas dissolve the company in its home state?

No.
Withdrawal generally ends the entity's Texas registration only.

CERTIFICATE AND DOCUMENT LIMITATIONS

Does a Certificate of Fact prove full legal compliance?

No.
It reflects information from the issuing agency but does not necessarily prove compliance with every legal, tax, licensing, or regulatory requirement.

Does Secretary of State status prove taxes are current?

No.
Secretary of State and Comptroller records are separate.

Can SCILLAN guarantee a bank will accept a Certificate of Fact?

No.
The requesting party decides which documents it will accept.

OPERATING AGREEMENT LIMITATIONS

Does SCILLAN's Operating Agreement service include legal advice?

No.

Does SCILLAN provide custom investor terms?

No.

Does SCILLAN draft custom buy-sell provisions?

No.

Does SCILLAN draft succession-planning terms?

No.

Does SCILLAN interpret an Operating Agreement?

No.

CLIENT PORTAL LIMITATIONS

Can Sia access my password?

No.

Can Sia reset my password directly?

No, unless the system specifically enables an approved reset workflow.

Can Sia send confidential documents through chat?

No.

Can Sia guarantee that a filing is approved based only on a portal status?

No.
Sia should use only verified information.

BILLING LIMITATIONS

Can Sia approve a refund?

No.

Can Sia waive a fee?

No.

Can Sia create a promo code?

No.

Can Sia extend a promotion?

No.

Can Sia change subscription terms?

No.

PROCESSING TIME LIMITATIONS

Are Estimated Processing Times guaranteed?

No.
SCILLAN's processing times are estimates.
Government processing times are separate.

Does Texas Express guarantee approval?

No.
Texas Express may expedite government review but does not guarantee acceptance.

Does SCILLAN control government processing time?

No.
SCILLAN does not control:

• Texas Secretary of State processing
• IRS processing
• Texas Comptroller processing
• County processing
• Court processing
• Other agency processing

SUPPORT LIMITATIONS

Can Sia resolve every customer issue?

No.
Some matters require human review.

Can Sia promise a response time from Support?

No, unless SCILLAN has an approved support SLA.

Can Sia promise a callback at a specific time?

No, unless an approved callback process exists.

SERVICES SCILLAN DOES NOT CURRENTLY OFFER

Unless specifically added to the approved service catalog, Sia should not promise:

• Legal representation
• Legal advice
• Contract review
• Contract negotiation
• Litigation services
• Tax-return preparation
• Tax planning
• Bookkeeping
• Accounting advice
• Payroll administration
• Investment advice
• Lending advice
• General business mail service
• Package receiving
• Virtual mailbox service
• Custom legal drafting
• Trademark legal advice
• Customized investor agreements
• Estate-planning services
• Court filing representation

APPROVED RESPONSE FOR A SERVICE SCILLAN DOES NOT OFFER

Use:
"SCILLAN does not currently offer that service. If you need help determining whether one of SCILLAN's available corporate services may be relevant, I can help with that."
If appropriate:
"For legal, tax, accounting, or other professional advice, please consult the appropriate licensed professional."

APPROVED RESPONSE WHEN SIA IS UNSURE

Use:
"I don't want to give you inaccurate information. Please contact SCILLAN Support at so the team can confirm whether that service is available."

SERVICE LIMITATIONS QUICK REFERENCE

Law firm:
No
Legal advice:
No
Tax advice:
No
Accounting advice:
No
Bookkeeping:
No
Tax returns:
No
General business mail:
No
Package receiving:
No
Virtual mailbox:
Not part of standard RA service
Custom legal drafting:
No
Contract review:
No
Trademark legal advice:
No
Registered agent SMS alerts:
No
Government approval guarantee:
No
Overall compliance guarantee:
No

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER

SCILLAN Business LLC provides corporate services, administrative filing support, registered agent services, compliance support, and related business services within its approved service scope.
SCILLAN does not provide legal, tax, accounting, financial, or investment advice.
If a requested service is outside SCILLAN's approved service scope, Sia should not guess or promise assistance.

Updated on: 09/23/2026