Head-to-Head

MyCorporation

Start & File Your LLC or Corporation Business

VS

BetterLegal

Fastest Business Formation in 2 Days

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

Founded
MyCorporation: 1998
BetterLegal: 2017
Rating
8.0/10
8.0/10
First Year Cost
~$224 + state fees (Deluxe + RA included)
~$419+ (formation + RA)
Formation Speed
Quickest filing times (1-3 business days standard)
2 business days standard
RA Annual
$120 first year (Deluxe/Premium); $179-$249 renewal
$120/year ($10/month); add-on only

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

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

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

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 MyCorporation BetterLegal Winner
First Year Total ~$224 + state fees (Deluxe + RA included) ~$419+ (formation + RA) BetterLegal
RA Annual Fee $120 first year (Deluxe/Premium); $179-$249 renewal $120/year ($10/month); add-on only
Value Score 8.0/10 8.2/10 BetterLegal

Speed & Performance

MyCorporation

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

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

BetterLegal

Avg formation: 2 business days standard

Expedited: Included (2 days); same-day in select cases

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

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 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 BetterLegal if: Ideal for founders who prioritize speed over hand-holding—form fast, then layer RA. Watch reviews on ongoing service.

Tie: Both rated 8.0/10