Head-to-Head

MyCorporation

Start & File Your LLC or Corporation Business

VS

Filenow

Quick & Affordable Business Formation with 24-Hour Processing

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

Founded
MyCorporation: 1998
Filenow: 2018
Rating
8.0/10
8.1/10
First Year Cost
~$224 + state fees (Deluxe + RA included)
~$49-$199 + state fees (RA included in Premium)
Formation Speed
Quickest filing times (1-3 business days standard)
24 hours processing + state time (fastest standard)
RA Annual
$120 first year (Deluxe/Premium); $179-$249 renewal
Free Year 1 (Premium); $119/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

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

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

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 MyCorporation Filenow Winner
First Year Total ~$224 + state fees (Deluxe + RA included) ~$49-$199 + state fees (RA included in Premium) Filenow
RA Annual Fee $120 first year (Deluxe/Premium); $179-$249 renewal Free Year 1 (Premium); $119/year renewal
Value Score 8.0/10 8.3/10 Filenow

Speed & Performance

MyCorporation

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

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

Filenow

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

Expedited: Included (24-hour); 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

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 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 Filenow if: Excellent for founders who want fast, affordable setup with pro help—great alternative to giants if you prioritize transparency and speed.

Higher rating: Filenow (8.1/10)