Head-to-Head

InCorp

The Premier Registered Agent Service™

VS

Firstbase

All-in-One US Business Platform for Global Founders

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

Founded
InCorp: 1998
Firstbase: 2019
Rating
8.1/10
8.4/10
First Year Cost
~$228+ (formation + RA; state fees extra)
~$399 + $299 (Start + Agent; full One ~$2,388/yr)
Formation Speed
2 business days standard
1-3 business days (automated + expedited)
RA Annual
$129/year; multi-year: 2yr $117, 3yr $105, 4yr $96, 5yr $87
$99-$299/year (Agent Autopilot; bundled in One)

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)

Firstbase

HQ: New York, NY (51-200 employees)

Ownership: Private (YC-backed; founder-led)

Employees: 51-200

Formations: 30,000+

Key Milestones

  • Founded 2019 in NYC by Mark Milastsivy
  • YC Winter 2021 batch
  • Hit 30k+ companies formed
  • Launched Firstbase One (all-in-one bundle)
  • Expanded Agent Autopilot to all 50 states

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

Firstbase Services

Formation types:

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

Differentiators:

  • All-in-one: formation + compliance + bookkeeping + taxes
  • Bank account for non-residents (no SSN needed)
  • Agent Autopilot (own entities in 50 states)
  • $350k in founder perks (Stripe credits, legal, etc.)
  • 24/7 human support from anywhere

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

Pricing & Value

Category InCorp Firstbase Winner
First Year Total ~$228+ (formation + RA; state fees extra) ~$399 + $299 (Start + Agent; full One ~$2,388/yr) Firstbase
RA Annual Fee $129/year; multi-year: 2yr $117, 3yr $105, 4yr $96, 5yr $87 $99-$299/year (Agent Autopilot; bundled in One)
Value Score 8.2/10 8.5/10 Firstbase

Speed & Performance

InCorp

Avg formation: 2 business days standard

Expedited: Same-day document delivery (included)

Firstbase

Avg formation: 1-3 business days (automated + expedited)

Expedited: Included in Start (fast processing)

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

Firstbase — Pros

  • All-in-one (formation to taxes)
  • Non-resident bank accounts
  • 50-state Agent Autopilot
  • 24/7 global humans
  • $350k perks

Firstbase — Cons

  • ✗ Premium pricing
  • ✗ Bundle-heavy
  • ✗ Limited domestic focus
  • ✗ Payroll setup variability
  • ✗ Newer (2019)

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 Firstbase if: The ultimate platform for non-US founders—handles everything from formation to taxes in one place. Perfect if you're building remotely and want zero hassle.

Higher rating: Firstbase (8.4/10)