Tailor Brands vs File.Business: compliance suite
Choosing between Tailor Brands and File.Business for compliance suite? Here's the honest comparison. Tailor Brands typically charges $199 for entry-level service plus higher renewal fees. File.Business charges $0 service fee and uses transparent pass-through state fees.
Compliance Suite comparison at a glance
| Item | Tailor Brands | File.Business |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level price | $199 | $0 |
| Compliance Suite service fee | $199+ | $0 |
| RA renewal fee (year 2+) | $199/yr | $99/yr |
| Penalty-free guarantee | No | Yes |
| Compliance calendar | Partial / add-on | Included with Pro |
| SOC 2 certified | Varies | Yes (Type II) |
| Founded | 2014 | 2017 |
Where Tailor Brands wins
Logo + brand kit included.
Where File.Business wins
- Lower total cost. Design-focused not legal-focused, expensive 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.
- Compliance Suite included on Pro. We do not bill compliance suite 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):
- Tailor Brands: $697 (entry-level + 2 RA renewals + state fees)
- File.Business: $298 (RA free year 1, $99/yr after + state fees)
- You save: $399 over 3 years
Migration playbook: switch from Tailor Brands 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 Tailor Brands and add them to your document vault.
- Your compliance calendar starts tracking deadlines automatically.
- Cancel your Tailor Brands subscription with the cost savings.
FAQ: Tailor Brands vs File.Business for compliance suite
Is File.Business cheaper than Tailor Brands for compliance suite?
Yes. Tailor Brands typically charges $199 for entry-level service plus higher renewal fees. We charge $0 service fee and $99/year RA after year 1.
Can I switch from Tailor Brands 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 Tailor Brands have anything File.Business does not?
Logo + brand kit included. 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.