Head-to-Head

InCorp

The Premier Registered Agent Service™

VS

Business Initiative

Business Intelligence That Forms Your Business

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

Founded
InCorp: 1998
Business Initiative: 2021
Rating
8.1/10
8.7/10
First Year Cost
~$228+ (formation + RA; state fees extra)
~$310+ (LLC formation + RA)
Formation Speed
2 business days standard
7-14 business days standard
RA Annual
$129/year; multi-year: 2yr $117, 3yr $105, 4yr $96, 5yr $87
$125/year per state (multi-company discounts)

Company Background

InCorp

HQ: Las Vegas, Nevada (9107 West Russell Road, Suite 100)

Ownership: Private (independent; founder-led)

Employees: 51-200

Formations: 250,000+ clients

Key Milestones

  • Founded 1998 in Las Vegas, NV
  • Expanded to national RA services in 2003
  • Developed proprietary EntityWatch® tech
  • Hit 250,000+ clients worldwide
  • Named top RA in multiple states (Forbes 2025)

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

InCorp Services

Formation types:

  • LLC
  • Corporation (C-Corp, S-Corp)
  • Limited Partnership (LP)
  • Limited Liability Limited Partnership (LLP)
  • Nonprofit
  • Foreign Qualification (all states)
  • Change of Registered Agent

Differentiators:

  • Multi-year RA discounts (up to 33% off)
  • EntityWatch® for corporate identity protection
  • iOS app for entity management
  • 24/7 online access
  • Beats any competitor's price guarantee

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 InCorp Business Initiative Winner
First Year Total ~$228+ (formation + RA; state fees extra) ~$310+ (LLC formation + RA) Business Initiative
RA Annual Fee $129/year; multi-year: 2yr $117, 3yr $105, 4yr $96, 5yr $87 $125/year per state (multi-company discounts)
Value Score 8.2/10 8.5/10 Business Initiative

Speed & Performance

InCorp

Avg formation: 2 business days standard

Expedited: Same-day document delivery (included)

Business Initiative

Avg formation: 7-14 business days standard

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

Pros & Cons

InCorp — Pros

  • 33% RA savings on multi-year
  • EntityWatch® identity protection
  • 4th largest RA provider
  • iOS app + 24/7 access
  • Price-beat guarantee

InCorp — Cons

  • ✗ Some billing disputes
  • ✗ RA renewal after Year 1
  • ✗ Basic vs. AI tools
  • ✗ Fewer reviews than giants
  • ✗ Add-ons extra

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 InCorp if: Perfect for businesses committing long-term—saves big on RA while delivering pro compliance. Great if you value stability and tech like EntityWatch®.


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

Higher rating: Business Initiative (8.7/10)