What better way to provide an honest review than experiencing a business’s features ourselves? We did the research for you. Here’s what you can expect when you form an LLC with Northwest Registered Agent.
Fast LLC Filing
Use Northwest’s free DIY or account option or hire them to file for you. Either way, all Northwest Registered Agent reviews highlight the company’s full incorporation service for LLCs, corporations and nonprofit corporations — with same business day filing.
Registered Agent
LLCs are required to have a registered agent in the state where they conduct business. While most online LLC formation companies mainly focus on business formation as their main product, Northwest Registered Agent reviews all emphasize that the company is primarily focused on providing registered agent services. They even provide “blanket agents” for companies that regularly conduct business across state lines, like motor carriers.
Northwest not only takes care of this requirement, but also allows you to use one of its local offices as your business address. This is a great benefit because it means that Northwest will receive all important information and government documents and notify you when you need to take action. Additionally, you can keep all of your personal information out of public records and never have to worry about sorting through junk mail.
Annual Business Compliance
For an additional $100, you can hire Northwest to handle your annual compliance filing to ensure that your company remains in good standing with local, state and federal governments. For example, your annual report might need to include:
- Any articles of amendment if you’re making significant changes to your business
- Change of registered office or registered agent
- Change in management structure or membership of LLC
If you forget to file or file late, your LLC may face harsh consequences like fines, downgraded status (business labeled delinquent or not in good standing) or your business may be dissolved by the state. Note that filing deadlines and requirements vary by state, so having Northwest take on this responsibility means you have one less thing to worry about when running your business. You will still be responsible for state filing fees for anything Northwest files on your behalf.
Corporate Guides®
One unique Northwest Registered Agent service is its local Corporate Guide® service, a group of local business experts spread throughout the U.S. who specialize in LLC filings. These guides can help you with any questions or issues that may arise during your LLC formation process.
Privacy by Default®
Northwest claims to protect users’ privacy by using one of Northwest’s addresses on any filing that requires a physical address. Northwest claims to use minimal personal data from its clients to act as a buffer between the client and state agency or public record.
In addition, Northwest offers mail forwarding and a second phone number. This keeps clients’ physical addresses and personal phone numbers completely private, while allowing mail and calls to be forwarded directly to them.
Operating Agreement Templates
An operating agreement is a document that outlines your business’s rules, regulations and provisions. Every LLC formation order through Northwest comes with an operating agreement you can use. While only a handful of states require LLCs to have this documentation — Missouri, Maine, New York, Delaware and California — it’s always a good practice to have one.
| ★ | Our experience: We found Northwest’s wide range of free operating agreement templates to be especially helpful. They provide customized agreements for single-member LLCs, multi-members LLCs and manager-managed LLCs, separately. They also provide a drop down list of state-specific pages to include in the template. This highly customizable template offering is unique to Northwest — most companies charge a fee for these templates. |
