Northwest Registered Agent LLC Formation Review

While relatively new to the LLC filing industry, Northwest is one of the largest and most trusted names in the registered agent business. Northwest has built a strong reputation for providing quality services at fair prices to their clients.

We were so impressed with Northwest’s filing service that we collaborated with them to develop the most cost-effective business formation packages in the industry.

When you hire Northwest to file your LLC, you can count on:

• Unmatched Value: Northwest is one of the only companies that bundle one full year of registered agent service with all of their packages at no added cost. Their flexible package offerings and add-on features make it possible for any business to meet its needs at a fair price.
• Top Notch Support: You can throw just about any complicated or straightforward question related to your LLC at one of Northwest’s experienced support team members. In our experience, they’ll almost always have a solution. Out of all other LLC services we have tested and reviewed, they by far have the best customer support.
• Privacy: Unlike other LLC filing services, Northwest won’t share your information with third-party advertisers. Also, Northwest lets you use their address in state filings to protect your privacy and prevent unwanted junk mail.

Like most other LLC formation services, Northwest Registered Agent offers three tiers of bundled features tailored to clients with a variety of needs — and they also provide several a la carte features that you can add on. All of their packages include a year of registered agent service and offer options to expedited shipping, where available.

Basic: $49 + state fees

Northwest’s Basic package starts at $49 plus your state’s filing fee.

When you purchase the basic package, Northwest will verify that your name is available in your state and file the formation documents.

Also, at your option, Northwest will serve as your registered agent at no additional cost for 365 days. That will save you more than $100 compared to what you’d pay if you hired LegalZoom for just that service

Deluxe: $149 + state fees

For $100 more than you’d pay for the Basic package, you can upgrade to Deluxe. The Deluxe plan includes everything from the Basic package and adds an Employer Identification Number (EIN) and an operating agreement.

These two items are both necessary items for the vast majority of LLCs. You’ll need an EIN to do things like hire employees or open a business bank account. An operating agreement is a vital document that outlines an LLC's company policies.

If you would rather save some money and go with the Basic package, you can obtain an EIN for free through the IRS and use our free tool to draft your operating agreement.

Premium: $199 + state fees

The Premium package adds guaranteed same-day processing to the Deluxe package for an additional $60.

Additional Features

In addition to the features included with the three packages, you can add a number of a la carte features. These include:

• Annual Report Filing Service: Varies by state
• Employer Identification Number (EIN): $50 if you have a social security number, $200 if you don’t
• S Corporation Tax Election: $50
• Mail Forwarding: $50 per month
• Certificate of Good Standing: Varies by state
• Certified Copy: Varies by state
• Apostille: $400
• Business Phone Number: $9 per month
• Corporate Book: $40
• Corporate Seal: $40

Value - 5/5

Northwest’s Basic package is among the most affordable options available anywhere for LLC formation. Especially considering it includes a full year of their premium registered agent service. It’s a great deal.

Customer Service - 5/5

Top-notch customer support is Northwest’s calling card. Their employees are highly knowledgeable, and you can even request a preferred support member. That means you can talk to the same person every time you call.

Ease of Use - 4.5/5

Their website isn’t quite as easy to use as some competitors’ sites, but it’s perfectly functional. The order forms and checkout pages are smartly laid out in a way that paints a clear picture of each feature's cost. Their online dashboard, which neatly organizes all of your LLC paperwork, is also convenient.

Included Features - 4/5

While Northwest does not offer all the extras that some other services include, their packages get you everything you need and nothing you don’t.

A key selling point is that they offer a free registered agent for 365 days, which saves you around $100 if you were to use LegalZoom.

Northwest Registered Agent may be a good option if you:

• Place a high value on knowledgeable customer support
• Want top-notch registered agent service with your LLC formation
• Are operating on a tight budget but don’t want to DIY your formation