Head-to-Head

MyCorporation

Start & File Your LLC or Corporation Business

VS

Active Filings

Fast & Affordable Business Formation Since 2001

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

Founded
MyCorporation: 1998
Active Filings: 2001
Rating
8.0/10
7.8/10
First Year Cost
~$224 + state fees (Deluxe + RA included)
~$0 + state fees (RA included)
Formation Speed
Quickest filing times (1-3 business days standard)
2-5 business days standard
RA Annual
$120 first year (Deluxe/Premium); $179-$249 renewal
Free Year 1 (with formation); $99/year renewal

Company Background

MyCorporation

HQ: Calabasas, California (26025 Mureau Rd)

Ownership: Private (independent)

Employees: 11-50

Formations: 1,000,000+ businesses

Key Milestones

  • Founded 1998 in California
  • Rebranded from MyNewCompany.com
  • Served 1M+ clients nationwide
  • Launched MaintainMyBiz® maintenance program
  • Achieved 4.9/5 from 4k+ 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

MyCorporation Services

Formation types:

  • LLC
  • Corporation (C-Corp, S-Corp, B-Corp, Professional)
  • Nonprofit
  • Foreign Qualification (all states)
  • Change of Registered Agent
  • DBA/Assumed Name

Differentiators:

  • MaintainMyBiz® (ongoing maintenance & filing services)
  • Corporate kits in higher tiers
  • Startup Wizard (personalized guide)
  • Lifetime company alerts
  • 1M+ formations; 25+ years

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 MyCorporation Active Filings Winner
First Year Total ~$224 + state fees (Deluxe + RA included) ~$0 + state fees (RA included) MyCorporation
RA Annual Fee $120 first year (Deluxe/Premium); $179-$249 renewal Free Year 1 (with formation); $99/year renewal
Value Score 8.0/10 7.8/10 MyCorporation

Speed & Performance

MyCorporation

Avg formation: Quickest filing times (1-3 business days standard)

Expedited: Included (same-day possible by 3pm EST)

Active Filings

Avg formation: 2-5 business days standard

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

Pros & Cons

MyCorporation — Pros

  • Quickest filing times
  • MaintainMyBiz® maintenance
  • Corporate kits included
  • Startup Wizard & dashboard
  • 1M+ formations

MyCorporation — Cons

  • ✗ RA $179 renewal
  • ✗ Some upsells
  • ✗ Pricing stacks with add-ons
  • ✗ Mixed Trustpilot
  • ✗ Smaller 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 MyCorporation if: Excellent for founders who want fast formation with built-in maintenance—great if you need kits, alerts, and long-term support without the big-name price.


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

Higher rating: MyCorporation (8.0/10)