Harbor Compliance
Multi-State Compliance & Entity Management Platform
Globalfy
All-in-One US Business Solutions for Global Founders
Side-by-side comparison. Data as of 2026-02-16.
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)