MyCorporation vs File.Business: LLC formation
Choosing between MyCorporation and File.Business for LLC formation? Here's the honest comparison. MyCorporation typically charges $99 for entry-level service plus higher renewal fees. File.Business charges $0 service fee and uses transparent pass-through state fees.
Llc Formation comparison at a glance
| Item | MyCorporation | File.Business |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level price | $99 | $0 |
| Llc Formation service fee | $99+ | $0 |
| RA renewal fee (year 2+) | $160/yr | $99/yr |
| Penalty-free guarantee | No | Yes |
| Compliance calendar | Partial / add-on | Included with Pro |
| SOC 2 certified | Varies | Yes (Type II) |
| Founded | 1998 | 2017 |
Where MyCorporation wins
Long history, accountant referrals.
Where File.Business wins
- Lower total cost. Dated experience, slow adds up over years.
- Modern platform. Mobile app, public API, document vault, integrations built in.
- Penalty-free guarantee. If we miss a state deadline, we cover the late fee.
- Llc Formation included on Pro. We do not bill LLC formation separately.
- $0 service fee always. The state fee is your only formation cost.
3-year total cost (sample comparison)
For a single-state LLC over 3 years (formation + 2 RA renewals + annual reports):
- MyCorporation: $519 (entry-level + 2 RA renewals + state fees)
- File.Business: $298 (RA free year 1, $99/yr after + state fees)
- You save: $221 over 3 years
Migration playbook: switch from MyCorporation to File.Business
We make the switch easy. Steps:
- Sign up for File.Business and choose your service plan.
- We file a change of registered agent with your state (free in year 1).
- We pull your filings from MyCorporation and add them to your document vault.
- Your compliance calendar starts tracking deadlines automatically.
- Cancel your MyCorporation subscription with the cost savings.
FAQ: MyCorporation vs File.Business for LLC formation
Is File.Business cheaper than MyCorporation for LLC formation?
Yes. MyCorporation typically charges $99 for entry-level service plus higher renewal fees. We charge $0 service fee and $99/year RA after year 1.
Can I switch from MyCorporation to File.Business mid-year?
Yes. We file a change of registered agent for your entity and import your existing records. No interruption to your business.
Does MyCorporation have anything File.Business does not?
Long history, accountant referrals. We address these gaps through our partner network.
What is the catch with $0 formation at File.Business?
No catch. We make money on optional add-ons (banking referral fees, partner attorney referrals, premium tiers) which you do not need to use to get value.
Recommended add-ons
Most customers add these to keep their business compliant year-round.
Registered Agent - Year 1
RecommendedRequired in every state. We act as your legal point of contact and forward filings same-day.
EIN / Federal Tax ID
Most orderedYour business identifier for taxes, bank accounts, hiring, and 1099s. Filed same business day.
Operating Agreement (LLC) / Bylaws (Corp)
State-compliant internal governance doc. Required by most banks at account opening.
Compliance Monitoring
Best valueTrack every annual report, registered agent renewal, and license deadline across all your entities.
Premium compliance, no service-fee markup.
Trust you can verify
SOC 2 Type II audited platform. 220,000+ businesses served. 60-day money-back on service fees. State fees passed through at cost with no hidden markup. Explicit AUP on restricted industries.
A compliance partner, not a transaction
Most providers go quiet after checkout. We auto-track every annual report, registered agent renewal, and license deadline across your entities. The Business OS dashboard keeps your compliance score visible year-round.
Premium experience competitors cannot match
Premium positioning, transparent pricing, no service-fee markup on state or federal filings. Premium positioning, transparent pricing, no service-fee markup on state filings.