Head-to-Head

Globalfy

All-in-One US Business Solutions for Global Founders

VS

Business Initiative

Business Intelligence That Forms Your Business

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

Founded
Globalfy: 2015
Business Initiative: 2021
Rating
8.7/10
8.7/10
First Year Cost
~$588 + state fees (full bundle)
~$310+ (LLC formation + RA)
Formation Speed
1-3 business days (fastest in WY: 1 day)
7-14 business days standard
RA Annual
Included in plans ($588+ annual)
$125/year per state (multi-company discounts)

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.)

Business Initiative

HQ: New York, NY (virtual/nationwide operations)

Ownership: Private (founder-owned)

Employees: 1

Formations: Not publicly disclosed (quality-focused, low volume)

Key Milestones

  • Launched 2021 as educational platform
  • Evolved to full-service formation + RA services
  • Built AI tools, stats library, and provider directory

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.)

Business Initiative Services

Formation types:

  • LLC
  • Corporation (C-Corp, S-Corp)
  • Partnerships
  • Foreign LLC/Corp qualifications
  • Change of Registered Agent

Differentiators:

  • All state/federal fees included upfront
  • Business intelligence platform (stats, AI selector, education)
  • Directory of other providers
  • Founder-led, transparent education

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

Pricing & Value

Category Globalfy Business Initiative Winner
First Year Total ~$588 + state fees (full bundle) ~$310+ (LLC formation + RA) Globalfy
RA Annual Fee Included in plans ($588+ annual) $125/year per state (multi-company discounts)
Value Score 8.7/10 8.5/10 Globalfy

Speed & Performance

Globalfy

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

Expedited: Included (super quick processing)

Business Initiative

Avg formation: 7-14 business days standard

Expedited: 1-3 business days ($25-$200); same-day before 1 PM EST

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)

Business Initiative — Pros

  • All fees included (transparent value)
  • Privacy-first RA ($125 flat)
  • Educational platform (stats/AI tools)
  • Fast human support
  • Nationwide + foreign quals

Business Initiative — Cons

  • ✗ Newer (fewer formations track record)
  • ✗ Limited review volume
  • ✗ Basic add-ons
  • ✗ No 24/7 chat
  • ✗ Virtual-only operations

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 Business Initiative if: Beats competitors on all-in costs and smarts—perfect for informed operators who want a partner, not just a filer.

Tie: Both rated 8.7/10