Quick answer
- Northwest price
- $125 a year
- InCorp price
- $129 a year; $87 to $117 a year when prepaying 2 to 5 years
- Five-year cost
- $625 vs. $645
- Files Form 521
- Yes vs. Yes
Side by side
| Compare | Northwest | InCorp |
|---|---|---|
| First year | $125 | $129 |
| Each renewal | $125 | $129 |
| Five years, one business | $625 | $645 ($435 if you prepay five years) |
| Files Form 521 | Completes the change-of-agent form at no charge in your account | Helps with the change filing at no added charge; says it covers the $25 state fee in most cases |
| Scanning and notice | Same-day scans of legal documents; follows up on unread essential mail | Same-day electronic service of process |
| Ohio office | North Canton (street not listed on its Ohio page) | Cincinnati |
| Coverage | National | National |
| Google reviews | 4.7 of 5, 1,878 Google reviews (Sept. 12, 2026 data) | 4.4 of 5, 234 Google reviews (Sept. 13, 2026 data) |
Read from each provider’s Ohio page on October 31, 2026. How we compare.
Cost
Northwest costs less: $625 over five years for one business, against $645 for InCorp. That is a difference of $20.
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
Both say they handle the Form 521 filing, so neither leaves you to do the state paperwork alone.
On notice speed, Northwest states: same-day scans of legal documents; follows up on unread essential mail. InCorp states: same-day electronic service of process.
Which to choose
Choose Northwest if
- Your company is registered in several states
- A large public review history matters to you
Choose InCorp if
- You are sure you will keep the same agent for five years and can prepay
- You want a national provider with a southwest Ohio office