Head-to-Head

Swyft Filings

Personalized Support for Fast Business Formation

VS

Van Buren Financial

Delaware Registered Agent & Full-Service Financial Solutions

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

Founded
Swyft Filings: 2015
Van Buren Financial: 2008
Rating
8.0/10
7.7/10
First Year Cost
~$0 + state fees (Basic); $169 + RA extra (Standard)
~$99 + state fees + RA bundle
Formation Speed
7-10 business days (Basic); 3 days (Standard); 1 day (Premium)
1-5 business days standard
RA Annual
$149/quarter ($596/year; expensive add-on)
$129/year (call for DE quote; bundled discounts)

Company Background

Swyft Filings

HQ: Houston, Texas (1814 N Memorial Way)

Ownership: Private (affiliate of Swyft Legal, LLC)

Employees: 51-200 (69 est.)

Formations: 600,000+ success stories

Key Milestones

  • Founded 2015 in Houston, TX
  • Grew to 600k+ formations
  • Launched Premium same-day filing
  • Expanded compliance monitoring
  • Achieved 4.7/5 Trustpilot (7k+ 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

Swyft Filings Services

Formation types:

  • LLC
  • Corporation (C-Corp, S-Corp)
  • Nonprofit
  • 501(c)(3) Applications
  • Foreign Qualification (all states)
  • Change of Registered Agent

Differentiators:

  • Live specialist support (phone/chat/email)
  • Same-day filing (Premium)
  • Specialist-reviewed filings
  • Unlimited attorney consultations (Premium)
  • Hassle-free future updates

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 Swyft Filings Van Buren Financial Winner
First Year Total ~$0 + state fees (Basic); $169 + RA extra (Standard) ~$99 + state fees + RA bundle Van Buren Financial
RA Annual Fee $149/quarter ($596/year; expensive add-on) $129/year (call for DE quote; bundled discounts)
Value Score 7.8/10 7.9/10 Van Buren Financial

Speed & Performance

Swyft Filings

Avg formation: 7-10 business days (Basic); 3 days (Standard); 1 day (Premium)

Expedited: Included in higher tiers (same-day Premium)

Van Buren Financial

Avg formation: 1-5 business days standard

Expedited: Available (varies)

Pros & Cons

Swyft Filings — Pros

  • Personalized live support
  • 1-day filing (Premium)
  • Specialist-reviewed accuracy
  • Attorney consultations
  • Compliance monitoring

Swyft Filings — Cons

  • ✗ RA $149/quarter ($596/yr)
  • ✗ Billing disputes
  • ✗ Not BBB accredited
  • ✗ State fees add up
  • ✗ Limited international

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 Swyft Filings if: Ideal for founders who want real people guiding the process—fast, supportive, and reliable. Premium shines for busy users; watch RA costs.


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: Swyft Filings (8.0/10)