Head-to-Head

MyCorporation

Start & File Your LLC or Corporation Business

VS

Firstbase

All-in-One US Business Platform for Global Founders

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

Founded
MyCorporation: 1998
Firstbase: 2019
Rating
8.0/10
8.4/10
First Year Cost
~$224 + state fees (Deluxe + RA included)
~$399 + $299 (Start + Agent; full One ~$2,388/yr)
Formation Speed
Quickest filing times (1-3 business days standard)
1-3 business days (automated + expedited)
RA Annual
$120 first year (Deluxe/Premium); $179-$249 renewal
$99-$299/year (Agent Autopilot; bundled in One)

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

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

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

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 MyCorporation Firstbase Winner
First Year Total ~$224 + state fees (Deluxe + RA included) ~$399 + $299 (Start + Agent; full One ~$2,388/yr) Firstbase
RA Annual Fee $120 first year (Deluxe/Premium); $179-$249 renewal $99-$299/year (Agent Autopilot; bundled in One)
Value Score 8.0/10 8.5/10 Firstbase

Speed & Performance

MyCorporation

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

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

Firstbase

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

Expedited: Included in Start (fast processing)

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

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 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 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)