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LLC formation service review

Northwest Registered Agent

LLC formation for $39 plus state fees, with the operating agreement and the first year of registered agent included; the agent then costs $125 a year. The EIN is a $50 add-on, and registered agent customers are enrolled in its annual report service unless they cancel it.

By Northwest Registered AgentParent company: Northwest Registered Agent, LLC

RTC SCORE

7.6

#2 of 15 with enough data

What we like

  • $39 formation with the operating agreement and the first year of registered agent included.
  • Its address goes on public filings instead of yours wherever possible.
  • No cancellation fee, and you cancel in your own account.

What to watch

  • Registered agent customers are enrolled automatically in an annual report service ($100 plus state fees per filing) unless they cancel it.
  • No refund guarantee: refunds within 90 days are at Northwest's discretion.
  • The EIN is an add-on, and support hours aren't published.

How the score breaks down

RTC Score7.6out of 10

Methodology v1.0.0

Data completeness100%

We could verify 100% of the scoring data

Strongest points
3-year cost of the standard basket, Operating agreement, First year of registered agent
Weakest point
Refund window on the vendor's fees

Score by criterion

  • 3-year cost of the standard basketWeight 30%Strongest8.6 out of 10

    $464 over 36 months

  • Refund window on the vendor's feesWeight 12%Weakest0.0 out of 10
  • Registered agent renewalWeight 10%8.8 out of 10
  • EIN obtained for youWeight 10%3.0 out of 10
  • Operating agreementWeight 10%Strongest10.0 out of 10
  • First year of registered agentWeight 10%Strongest10.0 out of 10
  • Files in all 50 statesWeight 10%10.0 out of 10
  • Phone supportWeight 8%10.0 out of 10

Current promotion

  • Conditions
    The first year of registered agent comes with the formation; it renews at $125 a year.
    Valid until
    The vendor publishes no end date. We take it down if we can't re-check it within 30 days.

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All the data, with sources

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Pricing
Data pointValue
Cheapest formation package$39 one-timeSource: Northwest Registered Agent (opens in a new tab)One package.
How the package is soldOne-time feeSource: Northwest Registered Agent (opens in a new tab)
Other chargesRegistered agent customers are enrolled automatically in Compliance Services, billed through auto-pay at least 90 days before each annual report is due; its annual report service costs $100 plus state fees per filing. You can cancel it in your account.Source: Northwest Registered Agent (opens in a new tab)
What the package includes
Data pointValue
EIN obtained for youPaid add-onSource: Northwest Registered Agent (opens in a new tab)$200 without an SSN.
EIN add-on$50 one-timeSource: Northwest Registered Agent (opens in a new tab)
Operating agreementIncluded in the cheapest packageSource: Northwest Registered Agent (opens in a new tab)
Operating agreement add-onN/ASource: Northwest Registered Agent (opens in a new tab)Included in the formation package.
Files in all 50 statesYesSource: Northwest Registered Agent (opens in a new tab)
Registered agent
Data pointValue
First year of registered agentIncluded in the cheapest packageSource: Northwest Registered Agent (opens in a new tab)
Registered agent per year$125/yrSource: Northwest Registered Agent (opens in a new tab)
Registered agent renews on its ownYesSource: Northwest Registered Agent (opens in a new tab)If you opt out of auto-pay you get an invoice instead.
Renewals and add-ons
Data pointValue
Package renews every yearN/ASource: Northwest Registered Agent (opens in a new tab)The formation fee is one-time; the registered agent renews every year.
Free trials that turn paidNo free trial for formation. The annual report service starts on its own for registered agent customers; Corporate Guide, mail forwarding and virtual office services bill every 30 days.Source: Northwest Registered Agent (opens in a new tab)
Refunds and cancellation
Data pointValue
Refund window on the vendor's fees0 daysSource: Northwest Registered Agent (opens in a new tab)Within 90 days Northwest may refund at its own discretion; it isn't a guarantee. State fees are never refunded.
Refund and cancellation termsPurchases are final after 90 days, and before that refunds are at Northwest's discretion; state fees are never refunded. Cancellation is requested in your account, with no cancellation fee; auto-pay services must be cancelled at least one business day before the next charge.Source: Northwest Registered Agent (opens in a new tab)
Support
Data pointValue
Phone supportYesSource: Northwest Registered Agent (opens in a new tab)
Support hoursUnconfirmedSource: Northwest Registered Agent (opens in a new tab)Its contact page doesn't publish support hours.
Language
Data pointValue
Human support in SpanishNoSource: Northwest Registered Agent (opens in a new tab)We found no statement of support in Spanish on its site.
Website in Spanish for the USNoSource: Northwest Registered Agent (opens in a new tab)Its /es address is a guide in English.

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