Starting your own limited liability company (LLC) can be a very daunting task, luckily there are service providers that can help.
When choosing the best provider for your company it is important to first do some research on what features and services the different companies have to offer you. First you need to determine the needs of your company and then, after doing extensive research, compare the companies. Northwest and Incfile are considered to be among five best registered agent services US startups can make use of, according to TRUiC. Even though they offer very similar services, there are features that set them apart from one another.
Northwest Registered Agent
Being the more expensive option, Northwest offers an incorporation package that costs $225 plus state fee. This may seem like a lot of money, but what is included truly makes it worth it. Northwest has corporate guides that take care of all your filling needs, as well as annual report compliance. They offer premium registered agent services free for one year. Northwest goes out of their way to ensure that your company data is protected, they even set up compliance calendars to remind owners of important dates. They create an online profile for LLC owners to access important information and business documents. Northwest scans every document that the company receives. When scanning through the online reviews of Northwest we only saw positive remarks. Customers write that Northwest are very responsive when queries were sent and that they were assisted immediately.
Northwest has been in business for more than 20 years. During this period they have had the opportunity to refine their services to ensure that they know exactly what companies need. Even though they charge a bit more, their experience and years of service makes them perfect for any LLC.
IncFile
Unlike Northwest who offers one package, IncFile offers three different packages: silver, gold and platinum. Silver is the starting package and costs $0, you only need to pay the state fee. The Silver package from Incfile covers the preparation and filing of your formation articles, as well as a full year of registered agent service. Additionally, you will also receive a corporate tax consultation, which is something Northwest does not provide. If you choose to opt for the gold or platinum packages, you unlock more features. These features include a legal form collection, as well as a business website and domain name.
One of the biggest advantages to IncFile is their low renewal fee that needs to be paid yearly. Unfortunately there is one downside, if you go with the silver package you need to pay for certain add-ons which can result in the package being not such a bargain as initially stated. All and all the online reviews show that IncFile is a very popular service provider.
Advantages to using Northwest and IncFiles services
Both these companies have years and years’ worth of experience and their knowledge of the industry enabled them to get the job done right. Northwest and Incfile both offer broad suites of business services to help you stay compliant in the long run and if, down the road, you need assistance with other LLC formation and maintenance requirements they are there to help. Excellent customer service can be found at both these companies. Their staff is informed and eager to help. You’ll have access to a user-friendly website with information, service options, and helpful trips with either company. Furthermore, both sites are highly secure, with numerous security precautions in place.
Is it worth it?
Handling legal documents and tax forms is not something that everyone is comfortable with and in most cases one is not educated enough in this department. A registered agent takes this concern out of your hands and enables you to focus on other departments of your company that you are more interested in. It is better to have an expert do the job right the first time. There is always the option to handle mail in-house which will save the company money. At the end of the day it depends on if you want to save time or money.
Both Northwest and IncFile you will receive reliable LLC formation services. They’ll handle every stage of the formation process, leaving you free to focus on running your new business. Whichever option you decide to go with, you can rest assured that your company is in good hands.
