Head-to-Head

MyCorporation

Start & File Your LLC or Corporation Business

VS

Van Buren Financial

Delaware Registered Agent & Full-Service Financial Solutions

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

Founded
MyCorporation: 1998
Van Buren Financial: 2008
Rating
8.0/10
7.7/10
First Year Cost
~$224 + state fees (Deluxe + RA included)
~$99 + state fees + RA bundle
Formation Speed
Quickest filing times (1-3 business days standard)
1-5 business days standard
RA Annual
$120 first year (Deluxe/Premium); $179-$249 renewal
$129/year (call for DE quote; bundled discounts)

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

Van Buren Financial

HQ: Wilmington, Delaware (615 West 18th Street)

Ownership: Private (founder-led: James Van Eperen, CEO)

Employees: 11-50

Formations: Not publicly disclosed (focus on RA clients; hundreds served)

Key Milestones

  • Founded 2008 in Wilmington, DE
  • Grew as full-service CPA/financial firm
  • Expanded registered agent services (10+ years)
  • Integrated tax/accounting with RA for DE entities
  • Became go-to for DE LLCs needing financial tie-in

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

Van Buren Financial Services

Formation types:

  • LLC
  • Corporation (C-Corp, S-Corp)
  • Foreign Qualification (Delaware focus)
  • Change of Registered Agent

Differentiators:

  • Delaware specialist with in-house CPAs
  • Financial services bundled with RA (taxes, payroll, accounting)
  • Local Wilmington office (staffed business hours)
  • One-stop for DE entity + financial needs
  • Personalized for small business owners

Both offer nationwide RA coverage. Compare differentiators above to see where each shines.

Pricing & Value

Category MyCorporation Van Buren Financial Winner
First Year Total ~$224 + state fees (Deluxe + RA included) ~$99 + state fees + RA bundle MyCorporation
RA Annual Fee $120 first year (Deluxe/Premium); $179-$249 renewal $129/year (call for DE quote; bundled discounts)
Value Score 8.0/10 7.9/10 MyCorporation

Speed & Performance

MyCorporation

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

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

Van Buren Financial

Avg formation: 1-5 business days standard

Expedited: Available (varies)

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

Van Buren Financial — Pros

  • Delaware specialist
  • RA + accounting bundle
  • Local Wilmington office
  • Financial planning tie-in
  • Personalized service

Van Buren Financial — Cons

  • ✗ DE-focused (limited nationwide)
  • ✗ Low review volume
  • ✗ Call-to-quote pricing
  • ✗ Smaller scale
  • ✗ Basic tech

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 Van Buren Financial if: The perfect DE partner for businesses wanting RA + full financial/accounting support in one local firm. Ideal if you're forming in Delaware and need tax expertise built-in.

Higher rating: MyCorporation (8.0/10)