Quick answer
- Northwest price
- $125 a year
- CT Corporation price
- $436 online price for new customers; renewal not stated
- Five-year cost
- $625 vs. Not stated
- Files Form 521
- Yes vs. Not stated
Side by side
| Compare | Northwest | CT Corporation |
|---|---|---|
| First year | $125 | $436 |
| Each renewal | $125 | Not stated |
| Five years, one business | $625 | Not stated (Not computed; billing period not stated) |
| Files Form 521 | Completes the change-of-agent form at no charge in your account | Not stated on its Ohio page |
| Scanning and notice | Same-day scans of legal documents; follows up on unread essential mail | Not stated; says documents are relayed promptly |
| Ohio office | North Canton (street not listed on its Ohio page) | Ohio location not named on its Ohio page |
| Coverage | National | National |
| Google reviews | 4.7 of 5, 1,878 Google reviews (Sept. 12, 2026 data) | 4.1 of 5, 59 Google reviews (Sept. 12, 2026 data) |
Read from each provider’s Ohio page on October 31, 2026. How we compare.
Cost
CT Corporation does not publish a renewal price, so a five-year total cannot be computed for it. Northwest costs $625 over five years. In year one, CT Corporation lists $436 against $125.
Agents bill per business, so multiply by the number of entities you hold. State fees are the same at both. See what an Ohio statutory agent costs.
Filing help and notices
Northwest has the edge on paperwork. CT Corporation: not stated on its Ohio page.
On notice speed, Northwest states: same-day scans of legal documents; follows up on unread essential mail. CT Corporation states: not stated; says documents are relayed promptly.
Which to choose
Choose Northwest if
- Your company is registered in several states
- A large public review history matters to you
Choose CT Corporation if
- You run a legal department with many entities across the country
- Your company already uses Wolters Kluwer for compliance