Our 2026 national picks, in order: Mainstay Filing ($199), North Dakota Registered Agent.co ($199) and Registered Agent NJ.org ($199). Why Mainstay Filing is on top: a flat $199 a year buys formation plus the recurring state paperwork in any state.
Published prices, read November 12, 2026; the two state services price their own state. State fees are extra.
How much the state side varies
The state side varies a lot: three-year state fees for an LLC go from $50 in 4 states up to $2,490 in California. Every service on this list adds those fees at cost, so they never change the order. See every state's figure.
Why Mainstay Filing leads
The two biggest weights are three-year service fees and how much state paperwork the price covers. For a reader who could be in any state, the one provider that covers all fifty comes first. In North Dakota and New Jersey, the local services cost less, which earns them places two and three.
Find your state
Every state has a guide with its own fees, rank of 50 and short list. LLC costs by state.
LLC Service FAQ
What are the best LLC services in 2026?
We'd use Mainstay Filing, North Dakota Registered Agent.co and Registered Agent NJ.org, in that order.
How much does a LLC service cost?
Our picks charge $199 to $199, plus the state fee.
How much do state fees vary?
The state side varies a lot: three-year state fees for an LLC go from $50 in 4 states up to $2,490 in California.
Can one service cover every state?
Yes: Mainstay Filing, at the same price in each state. The others serve one state each.
Why are single-state services on a national list?
For one-state companies they are the lower-cost choice. North Dakota Registered Agent.co is our pick for North Dakota businesses; Registered Agent NJ.org for New Jersey businesses.
How did you choose the order?
By the published method, led by three-year cost and coverage.