Northwest Registered Agent Business Registration Services Review

Entity Types

Northwest Registered Agent can assist you in setting up a limited liability company (LLC) in any of the 50 states, Puerto Rico or Guam. This is a wider service area than most business registration services have, so it's worth considering if you hope to establish a business in a United States territory. It can also help you set up an S-Corporation, a C-Corporation or a non-profit, but it takes a little hunting on the company's website to find out where to access the information for these other entity types.

Services

Northwest Registered Agent is an interesting figure in the business registration space because it gives customers the choice of filling out a free online template and submitting the form themselves or paying for the company to do all the preparation and filing for you. few business registration services offer a DIY option, so this is worth considering if you're on a budget.

The company also offers registered agent service, annual report filing, federal IRS registration, business license registration and customized operating agreements, all of which you'll find with the top business registration services. Those looking to expand a business, either to another state or another country, can also get assistance from Northwest Registered Agent.

While most business registration companies' services end here, Northwest Registered Agent offers mail forwarding and scanning as well as virtual office and office leasing services. You won't find these available with any other business registration company, so give Northwest Registered Agent a closer look if you're interested in one or more of these things.

Cost

You can create an account and use Northwest Registered Agent's templates for free, though if you choose this route, you must file the paperwork yourself and you're limited in how much you can customize your documents. Those interested in handing all the preparation and filing work off to Northwest Registered Agent will want to consider its paid incorporation service. This is $225 plus state fees.

It appears to cost more than what many other business registration services charge but that's due in part to the fact that it includes its registered agent service in the cost. The filing service fee is only $100, which is not out of line with what some other companies charge. In order to better compare costs between Northwest Registered Agent and another business registration company, you must weigh the costs of its incorporation service and its registered agent service together.

Time

Filing time depends on the state where you're starting the business. This is true with any business registration company you work with. When you begin filling out your business information online, Northwest Registered Agent should indicate how long the average filing time is. You can also find this information in its state guides. The company does not appear to offer expedited service for an additional fee, but this shouldn't be an issue for the majority of business owners.

Educational Resources

Northwest Registered Agent's website contains state-specific as well as entity-specific information to guide new business owners in how to set up their business the right way.

It walks you through everything step by step and has helpful links to its services and online resources so you can learn more about each important topic. These resources aren't as essential as the actual business registration services the company provides, but they can save time and inspire confidence in new business owners.