Head-to-Head

Northwest Registered Agent

Privacy. Service. Value.

VS

InCorp

The Premier Registered Agent Service™

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

Founded
Northwest Registered Agent: 1998
InCorp: 1998
Rating
9.1/10
8.1/10
First Year Cost
~$39 + state fees (RA included)
~$228+ (formation + RA; state fees extra)
Formation Speed
1-3 business days (10-min setup)
2 business days standard
RA Annual
Free Year 1; $125/year renewal (flat, no multi-year traps)
$129/year; multi-year: 2yr $117, 3yr $105, 4yr $96, 5yr $87

Company Background

Northwest Registered Agent

HQ: Spokane, Washington (522 W Riverside Ave Suite N)

Ownership: Private (family-owned)

Employees: 51-200

Formations: 3,000,000+ businesses maintained

Key Milestones

  • Founded 1998 in Spokane, WA
  • Expanded to offices in all 50 states
  • Pioneered Privacy By Default®
  • Launched Business Identity Package (address, mail, email, domain)
  • Hit 3M+ businesses maintained

InCorp

HQ: Las Vegas, Nevada (9107 West Russell Road, Suite 100)

Ownership: Private (independent; founder-led)

Employees: 51-200

Formations: 250,000+ clients

Key Milestones

  • Founded 1998 in Las Vegas, NV
  • Expanded to national RA services in 2003
  • Developed proprietary EntityWatch® tech
  • Hit 250,000+ clients worldwide
  • Named top RA in multiple states (Forbes 2025)

Core Services

Northwest Registered Agent Services

Formation types:

  • LLC
  • Corporation (C-Corp, S-Corp)
  • Nonprofit
  • Registered Partnerships
  • Foreign Qualification (all states)
  • Change of Registered Agent

Differentiators:

  • Privacy By Default® (uses their address, no data selling)
  • Business Identity Package (address, mail, email, domain, hosting)
  • In-house experts & custom software
  • No upsells or aggressive marketing
  • Family-owned with dedicated Corporate Guides

InCorp Services

Formation types:

  • LLC
  • Corporation (C-Corp, S-Corp)
  • Limited Partnership (LP)
  • Limited Liability Limited Partnership (LLP)
  • Nonprofit
  • Foreign Qualification (all states)
  • Change of Registered Agent

Differentiators:

  • Multi-year RA discounts (up to 33% off)
  • EntityWatch® for corporate identity protection
  • iOS app for entity management
  • 24/7 online access
  • Beats any competitor's price guarantee

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

Pricing & Value

Category Northwest Registered Agent InCorp Winner
First Year Total ~$39 + state fees (RA included) ~$228+ (formation + RA; state fees extra) Northwest Registered Agent
RA Annual Fee Free Year 1; $125/year renewal (flat, no multi-year traps) $129/year; multi-year: 2yr $117, 3yr $105, 4yr $96, 5yr $87
Value Score 9.2/10 8.2/10 Northwest Registered Agent

Speed & Performance

Northwest Registered Agent

Avg formation: 1-3 business days (10-min setup)

Expedited: Same-day possible (included)

InCorp

Avg formation: 2 business days standard

Expedited: Same-day document delivery (included)

Pros & Cons

Northwest Registered Agent — Pros

  • Privacy By Default®
  • Free RA Year 1 ($125 after)
  • Business Identity Package
  • In-house experts
  • No annoying marketing

Northwest Registered Agent — Cons

  • ✗ RA renewal required
  • ✗ Basic formation vs. bundles
  • ✗ Limited reviews depth
  • ✗ No 24/7 chat
  • ✗ Expedited varies

InCorp — Pros

  • 33% RA savings on multi-year
  • EntityWatch® identity protection
  • 4th largest RA provider
  • iOS app + 24/7 access
  • Price-beat guarantee

InCorp — Cons

  • ✗ Some billing disputes
  • ✗ RA renewal after Year 1
  • ✗ Basic vs. AI tools
  • ✗ Fewer reviews than giants
  • ✗ Add-ons extra

The Verdict

Choose Northwest Registered Agent if: The gold standard for privacy-focused RA—perfect for founders who want real protection, expert help, and a fair price without the sales pressure. Top pick for most.


Choose InCorp if: Perfect for businesses committing long-term—saves big on RA while delivering pro compliance. Great if you value stability and tech like EntityWatch®.

Higher rating: Northwest Registered Agent (9.1/10)