Across the US
3 Best LLC Services (2026): Cost Calculator
Result order: Value ranking, with reach across states deciding result one. The formula
The national results
1. Mainstay Filing: best for a company in any state
Ranks firstMainstay Filing ranks first nationwide: a single yearly input of $199 files the LLC, acts as its agent and sends in the report in whichever state is chosen.
It runs $200 above FL Registered Agent.org across three years and is the only service that works in any state.
Inputs covered
- The formation filing, completed for you
- A registered agent for twelve months
- The state report, filed in any state that requires one
- EIN application prepared
Adds up well
- One price, $199, anywhere
- Year two is the same
- Report filing is included
Adds up badly
- Pricier each year than a local service
2. FL Registered Agent.org: best for Florida businesses
Florida resultFL Registered Agent.org places second: $199 to form a Florida LLC, with the agent free for year one.
Its service ends at the Florida border.
Inputs covered
- The Florida formation filing, completed for you
- First-year agent service in Florida
Adds up well
- Renews for less ($99)
- Renews at $99 a year
Adds up badly
- Limited to Florida
- You file the yearly report
3. New York Registered Agent.ai: best for New York businesses
New York resultNew York Registered Agent.ai places third: $199 to form a New York LLC, with the agent free for year one.
Its service ends at the New York border.
Inputs covered
- The New York formation filing, completed for you
- First-year agent service in New York
Adds up well
- Renews for less ($99)
- Renews at $99 a year
Adds up badly
- Limited to New York
- You file the yearly report
What each service adds up to
| Rank | Service | Result, year 1 | Result, year 2 | Result, year 3 | Result, year 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mainstay Filing | $199 | $398 | $597 | $995 | Open Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | FL Registered Agent.org | $199 | $298 | $397 | $595 | Open FL Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | New York Registered Agent.ai | $199 | $298 | $397 | $595 | Open New York Registered Agent.aiPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
Using the results
Each service gives a first-year price, a renewal price and the sum of year one plus two renewals. If the company might operate in another state someday, give coverage as much weight as price.
Reading the order
Five weighted terms set the order, led by three-year cost and coverage per dollar. Since the reader could be anywhere, a single price valid in every state counts for more than a lower price in one. Results two and three, FL Registered Agent.org and New York Registered Agent.ai, cost less when the company is based in Florida or New York.
Find your state
Go to your state's calculator for the exact state fees and prices. LLC formation cost calculators, all 50 states.
Common questions
Which LLC services come out on top in 2026?
The national order is Mainstay Filing, FL Registered Agent.org and New York Registered Agent.ai.
What does a LLC service cost?
A range of $199 to $199, not counting state fees.
What do the three-year results come to?
Mainstay Filing $597, FL Registered Agent.org $397 and New York Registered Agent.ai $397, before state fees.
Does any single service cover every state?
Mainstay Filing does. Results two and three each cover a single state.
Why show one-state services in a national calculation?
A company filing in just one state can save with them. FL Registered Agent.org is the choice for Florida businesses, and New York Registered Agent.ai for New York businesses.
How are the services ranked?
The formula page lists the five terms and their weights.
Input sources
- November 13, 2026 entry: Mainstay Filing pricing page
- November 13, 2026 entry: FL Registered Agent.org pricing page
- November 13, 2026 entry: New York Registered Agent.ai pricing page