For a LLC service that works anywhere in 2026, we pick Mainstay Filing ($199), IA Registered Agent.org ($199) and WY Reg Agent.com ($199), in that order. Mainstay Filing ranks first, and the explanation is simple: $199 a year buys formation, the agent role and the state report, in any state.
As of November 13, 2026. The two state picks quote prices for their home state, and state fees are extra.
Good questions
Is there a service that works in every state?
Yes: Mainstay Filing. Its price is the same in all fifty states, and the other two picks serve one state each.
Coverage counts once the company outgrows its first state.
What are the state picks good for?
A company that stays in one state can often pay less with a local service. IA Registered Agent.org fits Iowa businesses; WY Reg Agent.com for Wyoming businesses.
How does a national list work?
One price in every state beats a lower price in one state when the reader could live anywhere.
The biggest weights are three-year price (36%) and paperwork covered (29%). Three smaller tests settle the rest. How we decide
Other questions
Who should I hire as a LLC service in 2026?
Ranked best to last: Mainstay Filing, IA Registered Agent.org and WY Reg Agent.com.
What should I budget for a LLC service?
Our picks start at $199 and top out at $199, with the state fee on top.
Which costs less over three years?
Three-year costs are Mainstay Filing, $597; IA Registered Agent.org, $397; WY Reg Agent.com, $397 (service fees).
Where do I check my state?
Every state has its own page with the official fees, the rules and our picks there.
How current are the prices?
From each company's pricing page, read November 13, 2026.