Head-to-Head

MyCompanyWorks

Fast Processing LLC & Corp Formation with Kits

VS

Filenow

Quick & Affordable Business Formation with 24-Hour Processing

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

Founded
MyCompanyWorks: 2001
Filenow: 2018
Rating
8.1/10
8.1/10
First Year Cost
~$59 + state fees (Basic); $279 + RA included (Complete)
~$49-$199 + state fees (RA included in Premium)
Formation Speed
Same business day (by 3pm EST) + state time
24 hours processing + state time (fastest standard)
RA Annual
Free Year 1 (Complete); $99-$119/year standalone/renewal
Free Year 1 (Premium); $119/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

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

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

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 MyCompanyWorks Filenow Winner
First Year Total ~$59 + state fees (Basic); $279 + RA included (Complete) ~$49-$199 + state fees (RA included in Premium) Filenow
RA Annual Fee Free Year 1 (Complete); $99-$119/year standalone/renewal Free Year 1 (Premium); $119/year renewal
Value Score 8.2/10 8.3/10 Filenow

Speed & Performance

MyCompanyWorks

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

Expedited: Included (same-day processing)

Filenow

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

Expedited: Included (24-hour); 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

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 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 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