# What Claude (Anthropic) with web search answered for registered agent services (startups) on 2026-09-10

## In short

On 2026-09-10, Claude (Anthropic) with web search was asked "best registered agent services for startups". It named 6 brands, in this order: Northwest Registered Agent, Stripe, Stripe Atlas, Harbor Compliance, ZenBusiness, Inc Authority.

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Question | best registered agent services for startups |
| Asked on | 2026-09-10 |
| Engine | Claude (Anthropic) with web search |
| Model | claude-opus-5 |
| Brands named | 6 |
| Sources cited | 14 |
| Audience | startups |
| Coverage | Coverage: Claude (Anthropic) with web search. Other engines not included. |
| Last verified | 2026-09-10 |

Page: https://bikoosh.com/answers/s/registered-agent-services-startups-2026-09-10
Coverage: Claude (Anthropic) with web search. Other engines not included.

## The answer, as recorded

Asked on 2026-09-10 through Claude (Anthropic) with web search (model claude-opus-5).

> Here's what I'd suggest, starting with the default pick.
> 
> 1. **[Northwest Registered Agent](https://www.northwestregisteredagent.com)**: Best overall for most startups. It costs about $125/year at the same price in all 50 states, and the renewal price hasn't gone up in years. It's been around for over 20 years and has a good reputation for fast, knowledgeable support. ([sacrps.com](https://sacrps.com/northwest-vs-csc-registered-agents-compared/), [Startup Savant](https://startupsavant.com/best-registered-agent-services))
> 
> 2. **[Harvard Business Services](https://www.delawareinc.com/ourservices/appoint-registered-agent/)**: Best if you're a Delaware C-corp, which is the usual setup if you plan to raise venture money. It charges $50/year per company, guaranteed for the life of the company, and hasn't raised that price since 1981. It's the cheapest reputable Delaware agent. It only covers Delaware, though, so you'll still need an agent in any other state you register in.
> 
> 3. **[Stripe Atlas](https://stripe.com/atlas)**: Best if you haven't incorporated yet and want one package with the formation, registered agent and startup paperwork. It's $500 up front, which includes the Delaware f

## Brands named, in the order the engine gave

| Position | Brand | How it was named |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwest Registered Agent | recommended |
| 2 | Stripe | mentioned |
| 3 | Stripe Atlas | mentioned |
| 4 | Harbor Compliance | mentioned |
| 5 | ZenBusiness | mentioned |
| 6 | Inc Authority | mentioned |

## Sources the engine cited

- https://www.northwestregisteredagent.com (other)
- https://sacrps.com/northwest-vs-csc-registered-agents-compared/ (other)
- https://startupsavant.com/best-registered-agent-services (other)
- https://www.delawareinc.com/ourservices/appoint-registered-agent/ (other)
- https://stripe.com/atlas (vendor)
- https://neubase.co/blog/stripe-atlas-vs-northwest/ (other)
- https://www.discern.com/resources/registered-agent-compliance-platform (other)
- https://www.harborcompliance.com/national-registered-agent (other)
- https://registeredagentguides.com/blog/harbor-vs-northwest-registered-agent/ (other)
- https://ecommerceparadise.com/harbor-compliance-pricing-2026/ (other)
- https://www.cscglobal.com (other)
- https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/best-registered-agent-services/ (other)
- https://www.usepostal.com/blog/best-registered-agent-for-startups (other)
- https://www.discern.com/resources/best-registered-agent-services-2026-comparison (other)

The question page: https://bikoosh.com/answers/q/registered-agent-services/startups

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