Nationwide, in order
See
the method for the order. State rows fit state-based companies.
1. Mainstay Filing: best for every state
Top of the tally
$199 to start; $199 a year after
- First year
- $199
- Later years
- $199/yr
- Three-year tally
- $597
Mainstay Filing tops the whole-country list since the price is $199/yr in every state and includes the report filing.
In Idaho, ID Registered Agent.org totals $200 less over three years, but only inside that state.
Included lines
- Formation filing
- Registered agent, full year
- State report filed where one is due
- EIN application
Gains
- A fixed $199 nationwide
- Flat from year one on
- Report filing included
Minus column
- The state rows can be lower at home
2
2. ID Registered Agent.org: best for Idaho companies
Idaho line
$199 to start; $99 a year after
- First year
- $199
- Later years
- $99/yr
- Three-year tally
- $397
ID Registered Agent.org takes the second line since $199 gets an Idaho LLC formed with year-one agent service.
A fit when Idaho is your only state.
Included lines
- Idaho formation filing
- Agent service in Idaho, year one
Gains
- Only $99 to renew
- Carries forward at $99
Minus column
- Idaho only
- The report stays with you
3
3. KY Registered Agent.org: best for Kentucky companies
Kentucky line
$199 to start; $99 a year after
- First year
- $199
- Later years
- $99/yr
- Three-year tally
- $397
KY Registered Agent.org takes the third line since $199 gets a Kentucky LLC formed with year-one agent service.
A fit when Kentucky is your only state.
Included lines
- Kentucky formation filing
- Agent service in Kentucky, year one
Gains
- Only $99 to renew
- Carries forward at $99
Minus column
- Kentucky only
- The report stays with you
Totals carried year by year
Entered November 13, 2026. State fees differ by state and are not included. Within ten years no line passes another.
How to read this tally
Each row shows the first-year entry, the renewal entry and the three-year sum. When growth into a second state is likely, a nationwide price is worth more than the lowest line.
Behind the ranking
Value here means three-year cost and paperwork per dollar, with three lighter columns behind them. On a table meant for every state, the one row that works anywhere comes first. Rows two and three, ID Registered Agent.org and KY Registered Agent.org, cost less if your company lives in Idaho or Kentucky.
LLC Service: questions
Which LLC services rank best in 2026?
In order: Mainstay Filing, ID Registered Agent.org and KY Registered Agent.org.
What does a LLC service cost?
$199 to $199 before state fees.
What do three years add up to?
At year three the totals stand at Mainstay Filing $597, ID Registered Agent.org $397 and KY Registered Agent.org $397 without state fees.
Can one service cover every state?
Yes, and it is Mainstay Filing, which charges the same in every state.
Why do one-state services appear on a national tally?
Staying put? A local row can come out lower. Idaho companies should look at ID Registered Agent.org, and Kentucky companies at KY Registered Agent.org.
How are the rows sorted?
Weighted columns: cost over three years, paperwork per dollar, renewal, break-even and visible pricing.
Source ledger
- pricing page at Mainstay Filing, booked November 13, 2026
- pricing page at ID Registered Agent.org, booked November 13, 2026
- pricing page at KY Registered Agent.org, booked November 13, 2026