Head-to-Head

Corporate Creations

Registered Agent & Entity Management for Fortune 1000 to Startups

VS

US Registered Agents

Nationwide Registered Agent Services in All 50 States

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

Founded
Corporate Creations: 1993
US Registered Agents: 1998
Rating
7.6/10
7.8/10
First Year Cost
~$228+ (formation + RA; varies by state/entities)
~$129 + state fees (RA included)
Formation Speed
1-5 business days standard
1-5 business days standard
RA Annual
$149/year (standard); free Year 1 in some bundles; $314 annual in others
$129/year per state (multi-state discounts)

Company Background

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

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

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

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 Corporate Creations US Registered Agents Winner
First Year Total ~$228+ (formation + RA; varies by state/entities) ~$129 + state fees (RA included) US Registered Agents
RA Annual Fee $149/year (standard); free Year 1 in some bundles; $314 annual in others $129/year per state (multi-state discounts)
Value Score 7.5/10 7.9/10 US Registered Agents

Speed & Performance

Corporate Creations

Avg formation: 1-5 business days standard

Expedited: Available (pricing varies)

US Registered Agents

Avg formation: 1-5 business days standard

Expedited: Available (varies by state)

Pros & Cons

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

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 Corporate Creations if: The enterprise choice for RA & management—reliable for corps and law firms, but overkill (and pricey) for most small founders.


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: US Registered Agents (7.8/10)