Head-to-Head

MyCompanyWorks

Fast Processing LLC & Corp Formation with Kits

VS

Active Filings

Fast & Affordable Business Formation Since 2001

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

Founded
MyCompanyWorks: 2001
Active Filings: 2001
Rating
8.1/10
7.8/10
First Year Cost
~$59 + state fees (Basic); $279 + RA included (Complete)
~$0 + state fees (RA included)
Formation Speed
Same business day (by 3pm EST) + state time
2-5 business days standard
RA Annual
Free Year 1 (Complete); $99-$119/year standalone/renewal
Free Year 1 (with formation); $99/year renewal

Company Background

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

Active Filings

HQ: Dania Beach, Florida (381 E Sheridan St)

Ownership: Private (independent, founder-owned; no VC backing)

Employees: 4

Formations: 100,000+ satisfied customers

Key Milestones

  • Founded 2001 by immigrant Roberto Neuberger in Florida
  • Expanded from FL-only to all 50 states + DC + PR
  • Pioneered online incorporation tech (pre-VC era)
  • Developed proprietary compliance review system
  • Remained independent (no institutional investors)

Core Services

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

Active Filings Services

Formation types:

  • LLC
  • Corporation (C-Corp, S-Corp)
  • Nonprofit
  • Foreign Qualification (all states)
  • International Incorporation Plan (for non-US residents)
  • Change of Registered Agent

Differentiators:

  • More free services than competitors (lifetime support, checklists)
  • 19+ years experience; 3rd oldest service
  • Error-free filing guarantee
  • Proprietary compliance tech
  • Dedicated support for law firms & small biz

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

Pricing & Value

Category MyCompanyWorks Active Filings Winner
First Year Total ~$59 + state fees (Basic); $279 + RA included (Complete) ~$0 + state fees (RA included) MyCompanyWorks
RA Annual Fee Free Year 1 (Complete); $99-$119/year standalone/renewal Free Year 1 (with formation); $99/year renewal
Value Score 8.2/10 7.8/10 MyCompanyWorks

Speed & Performance

MyCompanyWorks

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

Expedited: Included (same-day processing)

Active Filings

Avg formation: 2-5 business days standard

Expedited: 2 business days (varies); same-day in select states

Pros & Cons

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

Active Filings — Pros

  • Lifetime free support
  • 3rd oldest; proven track record
  • All 50 states + international
  • Error-free guarantee
  • Strong Spanish support

Active Filings — Cons

  • ✗ Small team (less scale)
  • ✗ RA renewal after free year
  • ✗ Fewer reviews than giants
  • ✗ Basic tech vs. AI tools
  • ✗ Expedited varies by state

The Verdict

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.


Choose Active Filings if: Veteran player with human touch—great for immigrants needing reliable help, but check pricing vs. budget options.

Higher rating: MyCompanyWorks (8.1/10)