Head-to-Head

Globalfy

All-in-One US Business Solutions for Global Founders

VS

Active Filings

Fast & Affordable Business Formation Since 2001

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

Founded
Globalfy: 2015
Active Filings: 2001
Rating
8.7/10
7.8/10
First Year Cost
~$588 + state fees (full bundle)
~$0 + state fees (RA included)
Formation Speed
1-3 business days (fastest in WY: 1 day)
2-5 business days standard
RA Annual
Included in plans ($588+ annual)
Free Year 1 (with formation); $99/year renewal

Company Background

Globalfy

HQ: Orlando, Florida (7345 W Sand Lake Rd, Suite 210)

Ownership: Private (founder-led: Eva Palatinsky de Sampaio, Pedro Trevisan, Diego Sampaio)

Employees: 51-200

Formations: 10,000+ clients (from 85+ countries)

Key Milestones

  • Founded 2015 in Orlando, FL
  • Hit 10k+ clients in 10 years
  • Launched all-in-one platform (formation to taxes)
  • Expanded multilingual support (EN, ES, PT)
  • Partnered with 200k+ in benefits (Stripe, etc.)

Active Filings

HQ: Dania Beach, Florida (381 E Sheridan St)

Ownership: Private (independent, founder-owned; no VC backing)

Employees: 4

Formations: 100,000+ satisfied customers

Key Milestones

  • Founded 2001 by immigrant Roberto Neuberger in Florida
  • Expanded from FL-only to all 50 states + DC + PR
  • Pioneered online incorporation tech (pre-VC era)
  • Developed proprietary compliance review system
  • Remained independent (no institutional investors)

Core Services

Globalfy Services

Formation types:

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

Differentiators:

  • All-in-one: formation + RA + address + accounting + taxes
  • Multilingual support (English, Spanish, Portuguese)
  • Virtual US address with mail digitization
  • No SSN/ITIN required for basics
  • 200k+ partner perks (Stripe credits, etc.)

Active Filings Services

Formation types:

  • LLC
  • Corporation (C-Corp, S-Corp)
  • Nonprofit
  • Foreign Qualification (all states)
  • International Incorporation Plan (for non-US residents)
  • Change of Registered Agent

Differentiators:

  • More free services than competitors (lifetime support, checklists)
  • 19+ years experience; 3rd oldest service
  • Error-free filing guarantee
  • Proprietary compliance tech
  • Dedicated support for law firms & small biz

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

Pricing & Value

Category Globalfy Active Filings Winner
First Year Total ~$588 + state fees (full bundle) ~$0 + state fees (RA included) Globalfy
RA Annual Fee Included in plans ($588+ annual) Free Year 1 (with formation); $99/year renewal
Value Score 8.7/10 7.8/10 Globalfy

Speed & Performance

Globalfy

Avg formation: 1-3 business days (fastest in WY: 1 day)

Expedited: Included (super quick processing)

Active Filings

Avg formation: 2-5 business days standard

Expedited: 2 business days (varies); same-day in select states

Pros & Cons

Globalfy — Pros

  • 10k+ global clients
  • All-in-one (formation to taxes)
  • Multilingual (EN/ES/PT)
  • Virtual address + mail
  • 24/7 responsive support

Globalfy — Cons

  • ✗ Annual plans required
  • ✗ State fees separate
  • ✗ Premium for basics
  • ✗ Limited domestic focus
  • ✗ Newer scale (2015)

Active Filings — Pros

  • Lifetime free support
  • 3rd oldest; proven track record
  • All 50 states + international
  • Error-free guarantee
  • Strong Spanish support

Active Filings — Cons

  • ✗ Small team (less scale)
  • ✗ RA renewal after free year
  • ✗ Fewer reviews than giants
  • ✗ Basic tech vs. AI tools
  • ✗ Expedited varies by state

The Verdict

Choose Globalfy if: The go-to for global founders—handles everything from formation to taxes with multilingual ease. Ideal if you're outside the US and want a true partner.


Choose Active Filings if: Veteran player with human touch—great for immigrants needing reliable help, but check pricing vs. budget options.

Higher rating: Globalfy (8.7/10)