A process agent is only required in certain private contracts, such as in cross-border financial transactions.
Businesses will need a registered agent in any place where you are legally qualified to do business. Requirements for a process agent will depend on the terms for your private contracts and agreements. As such, you will not always need a process agent.
Process agents and registered agents are two ways of receiving service of process from local authorities or on behalf of other businesses. A registered agent is required in any jurisdiction where the entity is qualified to do business. Registered agents are on public record when establishing a business. A process agent is only required in certain private contracts, such as in cross-border financial transactions. The process agent is only appointed for the specific contracts whereas a registered agent is for all correspondence with government entities and businesses.