incorporate.com
Long-Established Business Formation & Compliance
BetterLegal
Fastest Business Formation in 2 Days
Side-by-side comparison. Data as of 2026-02-16.
Company Background
incorporate.com
HQ: Wilmington, Delaware (2711 Centerville Road)
Ownership: Private (subsidiary of Corporation Service Company - CSC)
Employees: 100+
Formations: 750,000+ businesses
Key Milestones
- Founded 1899 as The Company Corporation
- Rebranded to incorporate.com
- Expanded to 50 states + DC
- Integrated with CSC Navigator compliance tools
- Served Fortune 1000 & law firms
BetterLegal
HQ: Austin, Texas (1003 Rio Grande St)
Ownership: Private (founder-owned; Chad Sakonchick)
Employees: 7
Formations: 20,000+ businesses formed
Key Milestones
- Founded 2017 in Austin, TX
- Grew to $4.1M revenue with 7-person team
- Pivoted to no-code (Bubble) in 2022 for rapid features
- Expanded to full one-stop shop (formation + partners)
- Hit 20k+ formations; AI tools launched
Core Services
incorporate.com Services
Formation types:
- ✓ LLC
- ✓ Corporation (C-Corp, S-Corp)
- ✓ Nonprofit
- ✓ Foreign Qualification (all states)
- ✓ Change of Registered Agent
Differentiators:
- 120+ years legacy (CSC)
- CSC Navigator compliance platform
- Corporate Veil Guarantee ($75k)
- Mandatory RA integration
- Full-service for law firms & corps
BetterLegal Services
Formation types:
- ✓ LLC
- ✓ Corporation (C-Corp, S-Corp)
- ✓ Foreign Qualification (all states)
- ✓ Change of Registered Agent
Differentiators:
- 2-business-day formation (fastest standard)
- No upsells; one simple package
- AI-powered legal translator (Chrome extension)
- Freebies: website, tax analysis, insurance eval
- All essentials included (EIN, docs, resolutions)
Both offer nationwide RA coverage. Compare differentiators above to see where each shines.
Pricing & Value
| Category | incorporate.com | BetterLegal | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Year Total | ~$334+ (formation + mandatory RA; state fees extra) | ~$419+ (formation + RA) | BetterLegal |
| RA Annual Fee | $235/year (mandatory; no free year; can't opt out easily) | $120/year ($10/month); add-on only | — |
| Value Score | 6.8/10 | 8.2/10 | BetterLegal |
Speed & Performance
incorporate.com
Avg formation: 1-5 business days standard
Expedited: Same-day (add $20)
BetterLegal
Avg formation: 2 business days standard
Expedited: Included (2 days); same-day in select cases
Pros & Cons
incorporate.com — Pros
- ✓ Longest track record (1899)
- ✓ 750k+ formations
- ✓ Enterprise compliance tools
- ✓ All 50 states coverage
- ✓ Corporate Veil Guarantee
incorporate.com — Cons
- ✗ RA $235 mandatory
- ✗ No free Year 1 RA
- ✗ High overall costs
- ✗ Mixed reviews
- ✗ Restrictive policies
BetterLegal — Pros
- ✓ 2-day formation (fastest)
- ✓ Simple $299 package
- ✓ AI translator & freebies
- ✓ All docs/EIN included
- ✓ No-hassle onboarding
BetterLegal — Cons
- ✗ RA $120/year extra
- ✗ Support issues on RA
- ✗ Billing complaints
- ✗ Basic vs. full suites
- ✗ Small team scale
The Verdict
Choose incorporate.com if: The granddaddy of formation services—reliable for complex needs, but overpriced and restrictive for most founders. Use only if you need full CSC ecosystem.
Choose BetterLegal if: Ideal for founders who prioritize speed over hand-holding—form fast, then layer RA. Watch reviews on ongoing service.
Higher rating: BetterLegal (8.0/10)