Head-to-Head

Harbor Compliance

Multi-State Compliance & Entity Management Platform

VS

MyCompanyWorks

Fast Processing LLC & Corp Formation with Kits

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

Founded
Harbor Compliance: 2012
MyCompanyWorks: 2001
Rating
7.9/10
8.1/10
First Year Cost
~$99 + state fees (RA-focused; higher for full compliance)
~$59 + state fees (Basic); $279 + RA included (Complete)
Formation Speed
1-5 business days standard
Same business day (by 3pm EST) + state time
RA Annual
$99 first year; $149 renewal (multi-year discounts)
Free Year 1 (Complete); $99-$119/year standalone/renewal

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

MyCompanyWorks

HQ: Las Vegas, Nevada (187 E. Warm Springs Rd., Suite B)

Ownership: Private (independent; formerly MyNewCompany.com)

Employees: 11-50

Formations: 60,000+ businesses

Key Milestones

  • Founded 2001 in Las Vegas, NV
  • Rebranded from MyNewCompany.com
  • Served 60k+ clients nationwide
  • Launched Startup Wizard & My Account Dashboard
  • Achieved 4.9/5 from 4,661+ reviews

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

MyCompanyWorks Services

Formation types:

  • LLC
  • Corporation (C-Corp, S-Corp)
  • Foreign Qualification (all states)
  • Change of Registered Agent
  • DBA/Assumed Name

Differentiators:

  • Same business day processing (by 3pm EST)
  • Free e-delivery of filed docs
  • Startup Wizard & dashboard
  • Corporate kits included in higher tiers
  • Lifetime company alerts

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

Pricing & Value

Category Harbor Compliance MyCompanyWorks Winner
First Year Total ~$99 + state fees (RA-focused; higher for full compliance) ~$59 + state fees (Basic); $279 + RA included (Complete) MyCompanyWorks
RA Annual Fee $99 first year; $149 renewal (multi-year discounts) Free Year 1 (Complete); $99-$119/year standalone/renewal
Value Score 7.9/10 8.2/10 MyCompanyWorks

Speed & Performance

Harbor Compliance

Avg formation: 1-5 business days standard

Expedited: Same-day document delivery (included)

MyCompanyWorks

Avg formation: Same business day (by 3pm EST) + state time

Expedited: Included (same-day 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

MyCompanyWorks — Pros

  • Same-day processing included
  • Corporate kits in higher tiers
  • Startup Wizard & dashboard
  • Lifetime alerts
  • 4.9/5 from 4k+ reviews

MyCompanyWorks — Cons

  • ✗ RA $99 renewal
  • ✗ Some upsells
  • ✗ Limited international
  • ✗ Basic add-ons
  • ✗ Small team scale

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 MyCompanyWorks if: Excellent for founders who want quick, affordable formation with kits and a user-friendly dashboard—great if speed and simplicity are your priorities.

Higher rating: MyCompanyWorks (8.1/10)