Head-to-Head

Harbor Compliance

Multi-State Compliance & Entity Management Platform

VS

Globalfy

All-in-One US Business Solutions for Global Founders

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

Founded
Harbor Compliance: 2012
Globalfy: 2015
Rating
7.9/10
8.7/10
First Year Cost
~$99 + state fees (RA-focused; higher for full compliance)
~$588 + state fees (full bundle)
Formation Speed
1-5 business days standard
1-3 business days (fastest in WY: 1 day)
RA Annual
$99 first year; $149 renewal (multi-year discounts)
Included in plans ($588+ annual)

Company Background

Harbor Compliance

HQ: Lancaster, Pennsylvania (812 N Prince St)

Ownership: Private (founder-led; Mike Montali CEO)

Employees: 51-200

Formations: 40,000+ clients served (focus on compliance, not pure formation)

Key Milestones

  • Founded 2012 by regulatory specialists & tech experts
  • Hit Inc. 5000 for 7th year in 2025
  • Acquired Labyrinth Inc. (added nonprofits)
  • Launched Compliance Core™ algorithm
  • Grew to 40k+ clients across 50 states

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.)

Core Services

Harbor Compliance Services

Formation types:

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

Differentiators:

  • Compliance Core™ scans 22,000+ requirements
  • Air-Tight Onboarding™ (90% issue resolution)
  • SaaS + managed hybrid for enterprises
  • Direct SOS database feeds for real-time status
  • Unlimited users & collaboration tools

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.)

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

Pricing & Value

Category Harbor Compliance Globalfy Winner
First Year Total ~$99 + state fees (RA-focused; higher for full compliance) ~$588 + state fees (full bundle) Globalfy
RA Annual Fee $99 first year; $149 renewal (multi-year discounts) Included in plans ($588+ annual)
Value Score 7.9/10 8.7/10 Globalfy

Speed & Performance

Harbor Compliance

Avg formation: 1-5 business days standard

Expedited: Same-day document delivery (included)

Globalfy

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

Expedited: Included (super quick processing)

Pros & Cons

Harbor Compliance — Pros

  • 22k+ regulatory scans
  • SaaS + managed hybrid
  • All 50 states RA
  • Entity management suite
  • Proven for enterprises

Harbor Compliance — Cons

  • ✗ Premium pricing
  • ✗ Mixed Trustpilot (3.5)
  • ✗ Billing complaints
  • ✗ Steep for startups
  • ✗ Basic formation vs. specialists

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)

The Verdict

Choose Harbor Compliance if: The powerhouse for complex, multi-state compliance—ideal for growing businesses needing software + service. Skip if you're a solo founder on a budget.


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.

Higher rating: Globalfy (8.7/10)