Launch grades for LLC services and registered agents, state by state

How the grades are set

1. Cost to launch and stay (26%): Year one plus two renewals at each company's published service prices.
2. Launch paperwork handled (26%): How much of the early and recurring paperwork the price covers: registered agent, the annual report filed for you, the EIN application and registering in other states.
3. Renewal behavior (18%): Whether the price holds in year two and beyond, and how easy it is to renew or leave.
4. State match (20%): How closely the offer fits the state's report cadence, penalties for lateness and registered office rules.
5. Price transparency (10%): Whether the full cost appears before payment with the state fee passed through at cost.