Head-to-Head

BusinessRocket

Start, Get, Grow, Manage Your Business!

VS

US Registered Agents

Nationwide Registered Agent Services in All 50 States

Side-by-side comparison. Data as of 2026-02-16.

Founded
BusinessRocket: 2008
US Registered Agents: 1998
Rating
8.8/10
7.8/10
First Year Cost
~$199+ (formation + RA + docs; state fees extra)
~$129 + state fees (RA included)
Formation Speed
1-3 business days (up to 3 days faster than competitors)
1-5 business days standard
RA Annual
$249 first year (included in bundles); $99/year renewal
$129/year per state (multi-state discounts)

Company Background

BusinessRocket

HQ: Sherman Oaks, California (15442 Ventura Blvd., Ste 101)

Ownership: Private (11-50 employees; founder-led)

Employees: 11-50

Formations: 50,000+ companies registered

Key Milestones

  • Founded 2008 in California
  • Expanded to 50,000+ formations
  • Pioneered free registration + non-resident packages
  • Released 2026 entrepreneur analysis report
  • Built all-in-one portal for unlimited entities

US Registered Agents

HQ: Nyack, New York (407 N Highland Avenue)

Ownership: Private (independent)

Employees: 11-50 (small to mid-size team)

Formations: Hundreds of thousands (focus on RA; high WY volume)

Key Milestones

  • Founded 1998 in Pacific Northwest (now NY-based)
  • Expanded to full 50-state + territories network
  • Became major provider for incorporation wholesalers
  • Added Canada representation
  • Built multi-jurisdiction change-of-agent service

Core Services

BusinessRocket Services

Formation types:

  • LLC
  • Corporation (C-Corp, S-Corp)
  • Partnerships
  • Foreign Qualification (all states)
  • Change of Registered Agent

Differentiators:

  • Lowest prices (25% savings vs. competitors)
  • Up to 3 days faster processing
  • Free compliance monitoring (35k+ alerts)
  • No hidden fees or auto-renew traps
  • Unlimited entity management in portal

US Registered Agents Services

Formation types:

  • LLC
  • Corporation (C-Corp, S-Corp)
  • Foreign Qualification (all states)
  • Change of Registered Agent

Differentiators:

  • 50-state + territories coverage
  • Multi-state discounts & partner programs
  • Pays state fees for change of agent
  • Global network (Canada provinces)
  • Simple, wholesale-friendly model

Both offer nationwide RA coverage. Compare differentiators above to see where each shines.

Pricing & Value

Category BusinessRocket US Registered Agents Winner
First Year Total ~$199+ (formation + RA + docs; state fees extra) ~$129 + state fees (RA included) BusinessRocket
RA Annual Fee $249 first year (included in bundles); $99/year renewal $129/year per state (multi-state discounts)
Value Score 8.8/10 7.9/10 BusinessRocket

Speed & Performance

BusinessRocket

Avg formation: 1-3 business days (up to 3 days faster than competitors)

Expedited: Fastest standard processing; same-day in select states

US Registered Agents

Avg formation: 1-5 business days standard

Expedited: Available (varies by state)

Pros & Cons

BusinessRocket — Pros

  • 25% cheaper than competitors
  • 3 days faster formation
  • Free compliance monitoring
  • Non-US resident packages
  • All-in-one portal

BusinessRocket — Cons

  • ✗ RA $99 renewal
  • ✗ Add-ons like EIN extra
  • ✗ Limited integrations
  • ✗ Fewer reviews than Bizee
  • ✗ Standard support hours

US Registered Agents — Pros

  • All 50 states + territories
  • Multi-state/partner discounts
  • Pays change of agent fees
  • Canada representation
  • Simple RA model

US Registered Agents — Cons

  • ✗ Limited direct reviews
  • ✗ Basic support tools
  • ✗ RA $129/year
  • ✗ No free Year 1
  • ✗ Wholesale emphasis

The Verdict

Choose BusinessRocket if: Top-rated for a reason—fast, cheap, and reliable. Ideal if you want max value without the big-name markup.


Choose US Registered Agents if: The specialist for nationwide and territorial RA needs—ideal for businesses spanning states or wholesalers. Reliable coverage at a fair price; great if you need broad reach without complexity.

Higher rating: BusinessRocket (8.8/10)