Comparison Matrix
Registered Agent Services
A registered agent is legally required to form an LLC. Compare top providers on price, mail forwarding, and home address shielding.
| Provider | Annual Cost | Privacy Rating | Mail Scans | Rating Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Registered Agent | $125/year | Excellent | All mail scanned & uploaded | 9.6 / 10 |
| Bizee (formerly Incfile) | $119/year | Good | Legal documents only | 8.4 / 10 |
| ZenBusiness | $199/year | Good | Legal documents only | 8 / 10 |
| Self / Custom Address | $0/year | Poor | Manual mail gathering | 4.5 / 10 |
Northwest Registered Agent
The overall best choice for privacy and compliance. Recommended for most service businesses.
Key Advantages
- ✓ Strict privacy: no selling address data
- ✓ Scan-forward for all legal and regular mail
- ✓ Local registered offices in all 50 states
Disadvantages
- ✗ Slightly higher cost than budget options
- ✗ Portal is slightly dated (but functional)
Privacy Check
LLC filing details become public records. If you act as your own agent, your home address will show in Google search results forever.
Using a professional agent like Northwest keeps your home address completely off state filings.