How We Test & Score LLC Services
LLCVerdict is an independent review publication. We earn commissions from some links, but it never changes our verdicts or what you pay. Here is exactly how we evaluate every LLC formation and registered-agent service.
The Verdict Score
Every service earns a Verdict Score from 0–10, weighted across five criteria:
- Price transparency (25%) — the true cost over year 1 and year 2, including hidden upsells and auto-renewals.
- Speed (20%) — real processing and filing times, not marketing claims.
- Support (20%) — quality and accessibility of human help.
- Registered-agent value (20%) — what you actually get, and the renewal price.
- UX & dashboard (15%) — how easy the platform is to use.
Why we rank by quality, not commission
Most “best LLC service” lists rank by affiliate payout. We flip that. Our #1 pick, Northwest Registered Agent, genuinely deserves the top spot — and Inc Authority, which pays more, sits near the bottom because of its F BBB rating and aggressive renewals. Quality first, every time.
How we test
We cross-reference Trustpilot ratings, BBB complaint records, Reddit and community feedback, and hands-on formation testing — then weight initial satisfaction (Trustpilot) separately from post-formation billing experience (BBB). Both matter.
Last updated: June 2026