Head-to-Head

InCorp

The Premier Registered Agent Service™

VS

Filenow

Quick & Affordable Business Formation with 24-Hour Processing

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

Founded
InCorp: 1998
Filenow: 2018
Rating
8.1/10
8.1/10
First Year Cost
~$228+ (formation + RA; state fees extra)
~$49-$199 + state fees (RA included in Premium)
Formation Speed
2 business days standard
24 hours processing + state time (fastest standard)
RA Annual
$129/year; multi-year: 2yr $117, 3yr $105, 4yr $96, 5yr $87
Free Year 1 (Premium); $119/year renewal

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)

Filenow

HQ: New York, NY (small team of experts)

Ownership: Private (independent; founder-led team of entrepreneurs/lawyers)

Employees: Small team (1-10)

Formations: Thousands (growing; focus on quality)

Key Milestones

  • Founded 2018 by team of entrepreneurs, lawyers, tax pros
  • Grew via affordable formation model
  • Launched Incorporation Wizard for entity selection
  • Achieved 4.8/5 on ShopperApproved (600+ reviews)
  • Expanded to full compliance add-ons

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

Filenow Services

Formation types:

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

Differentiators:

  • 24-hour order processing (no extra cost)
  • Error-free guarantee (money back if errors)
  • Transparent, no-hidden-fees pricing
  • Incorporation Wizard (entity selector)
  • Unlimited expert support (phone/email/chat)

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

Pricing & Value

Category InCorp Filenow Winner
First Year Total ~$228+ (formation + RA; state fees extra) ~$49-$199 + state fees (RA included in Premium) Filenow
RA Annual Fee $129/year; multi-year: 2yr $117, 3yr $105, 4yr $96, 5yr $87 Free Year 1 (Premium); $119/year renewal
Value Score 8.2/10 8.3/10 Filenow

Speed & Performance

InCorp

Avg formation: 2 business days standard

Expedited: Same-day document delivery (included)

Filenow

Avg formation: 24 hours processing + state time (fastest standard)

Expedited: Included (24-hour); same-day in select states

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

Filenow — Pros

  • 24-hour processing included
  • Starter from $49 + state
  • Error-free money-back guarantee
  • Free RA Year 1 (Premium)
  • Unlimited expert support

Filenow — Cons

  • ✗ Small team (emerging)
  • ✗ RA $119 renewal
  • ✗ Fewer add-ons
  • ✗ Low review volume
  • ✗ No enterprise tools

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 Filenow if: Excellent for founders who want fast, affordable setup with pro help—great alternative to giants if you prioritize transparency and speed.

Tie: Both rated 8.1/10