BetterLegal
Fastest Business Formation in 2 Days
Corporate Creations
Registered Agent & Entity Management for Fortune 1000 to Startups
Side-by-side comparison. Data as of 2026-02-16.
Company Background
BetterLegal
HQ: Austin, Texas (1003 Rio Grande St)
Ownership: Private (founder-owned; Chad Sakonchick)
Employees: 7
Formations: 20,000+ businesses formed
Key Milestones
- Founded 2017 in Austin, TX
- Grew to $4.1M revenue with 7-person team
- Pivoted to no-code (Bubble) in 2022 for rapid features
- Expanded to full one-stop shop (formation + partners)
- Hit 20k+ formations; AI tools launched
Corporate Creations
HQ: North Palm Beach, Florida (part of Computershare Group)
Ownership: Public (subsidiary of Computershare, ASX: CPU)
Employees: 51-200
Formations: Thousands of clients served; 3rd largest RA provider
Key Milestones
- Founded 1993 as independent RA service
- Acquired by Computershare in 2020
- Expanded to serve Fortune 1000, Global 2000, Am Law 200 firms
- Built proprietary entity management platform
- Achieved 5,000+ active customers across 50 states
Core Services
BetterLegal Services
Formation types:
- ✓ LLC
- ✓ Corporation (C-Corp, S-Corp)
- ✓ Foreign Qualification (all states)
- ✓ Change of Registered Agent
Differentiators:
- 2-business-day formation (fastest standard)
- No upsells; one simple package
- AI-powered legal translator (Chrome extension)
- Freebies: website, tax analysis, insurance eval
- All essentials included (EIN, docs, resolutions)
Corporate Creations Services
Formation types:
- ✓ LLC
- ✓ Corporation (C-Corp, S-Corp)
- ✓ Nonprofit
- ✓ Foreign Qualification (all states)
- ✓ Change of Registered Agent
- ✓ Conversions & Mergers
Differentiators:
- Enterprise-grade entity management for large corps
- Dedicated RA for Am Law 200 firms
- Volume discounts for multi-entity clients
- Proprietary compliance tech
- Part of global Computershare network
Both offer nationwide RA coverage. Compare differentiators above to see where each shines.
Pricing & Value
| Category | BetterLegal | Corporate Creations | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Year Total | ~$419+ (formation + RA) | ~$228+ (formation + RA; varies by state/entities) | BetterLegal |
| RA Annual Fee | $120/year ($10/month); add-on only | $149/year (standard); free Year 1 in some bundles; $314 annual in others | — |
| Value Score | 8.2/10 | 7.5/10 | BetterLegal |
Speed & Performance
BetterLegal
Avg formation: 2 business days standard
Expedited: Included (2 days); same-day in select cases
Corporate Creations
Avg formation: 1-5 business days standard
Expedited: Available (pricing varies)
Pros & Cons
BetterLegal — Pros
- ✓ 2-day formation (fastest)
- ✓ Simple $299 package
- ✓ AI translator & freebies
- ✓ All docs/EIN included
- ✓ No-hassle onboarding
BetterLegal — Cons
- ✗ RA $120/year extra
- ✗ Support issues on RA
- ✗ Billing complaints
- ✗ Basic vs. full suites
- ✗ Small team scale
Corporate Creations — Pros
- ✓ 3rd largest RA provider
- ✓ Enterprise entity tools
- ✓ 50-state coverage
- ✓ Law firm partnerships
- ✓ Proven 30+ years
Corporate Creations — Cons
- ✗ Premium pricing
- ✗ Pricing inconsistencies
- ✗ Dated UX
- ✗ Not for budget users
- ✗ Limited freebies
The Verdict
Choose BetterLegal if: Ideal for founders who prioritize speed over hand-holding—form fast, then layer RA. Watch reviews on ongoing service.
Choose Corporate Creations if: The enterprise choice for RA & management—reliable for corps and law firms, but overkill (and pricey) for most small founders.
Higher rating: BetterLegal (8.0/10)