Keystone Filings vs Northwest Registered Agent
Northwest Registered Agent has built its reputation around privacy, registered-agent service, and a low-cost formation offer. Keystone Filings focuses more broadly on formation documents plus the state filings and compliance work that businesses need after formation.
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Northwest is a strong fit if registered-agent privacy is your top priority and you want its low-cost formation offer. Keystone is a stronger fit when you want EIN, governing documents, and a broader filing relationship for annual reports, foreign qualification, state registrations, amendments, and related compliance work.
Northwest pricing, promotions, package contents, and renewal terms can change. This page compares publicly advertised information reviewed on August 18, 2026.
Choose Keystone when…
- You want the EIN and governing documents bundled with formation.
- You expect to need multiple types of state filings handled after formation.
- You want one provider for foreign qualification, annual reports, amendments, state tax registrations, and similar work.
- You are a CPA, payroll company, bookkeeper, CFO, or advisor looking for repeat filing support.
Choose Northwest Registered Agent when…
- Registered-agent privacy is your primary buying criterion.
- You specifically want Northwest's current low-cost formation offer.
- A year of registered-agent service bundled with formation is more important to you than EIN and governing documents being included.
- You prefer a provider whose brand is centered heavily around registered-agent service.
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Keystone's Complete package is $149 plus state fees and includes formation filing, EIN, an operating agreement or bylaws, document tracking, and a lifetime compliance calendar.