Head-to-Head

MyCompanyWorks

Fast Processing LLC & Corp Formation with Kits

VS

Firstbase

All-in-One US Business Platform for Global Founders

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

Founded
MyCompanyWorks: 2001
Firstbase: 2019
Rating
8.1/10
8.4/10
First Year Cost
~$59 + state fees (Basic); $279 + RA included (Complete)
~$399 + $299 (Start + Agent; full One ~$2,388/yr)
Formation Speed
Same business day (by 3pm EST) + state time
1-3 business days (automated + expedited)
RA Annual
Free Year 1 (Complete); $99-$119/year standalone/renewal
$99-$299/year (Agent Autopilot; bundled in One)

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

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

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

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 MyCompanyWorks Firstbase Winner
First Year Total ~$59 + state fees (Basic); $279 + RA included (Complete) ~$399 + $299 (Start + Agent; full One ~$2,388/yr) Firstbase
RA Annual Fee Free Year 1 (Complete); $99-$119/year standalone/renewal $99-$299/year (Agent Autopilot; bundled in One)
Value Score 8.2/10 8.5/10 Firstbase

Speed & Performance

MyCompanyWorks

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

Expedited: Included (same-day processing)

Firstbase

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

Expedited: Included in Start (fast processing)

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

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 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 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)