Head to head · Ohio

Harbor Compliance vs CT Corporation: Ohio Registered Agent Comparison

Harbor Compliance comes out ahead for Ohio, 6.7 to 3.4 on our score. We can't total five years for both, because CT Corporation doesn't state its renewal or billing period. On listed price, Harbor Compliance is $99 and CT Corporation is $436.

Updated November 11, 2026Prices checked October 31 to November 11, 2026Providers reviewed 9

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Winner

Harbor Compliance

6.7

$99 first year · five years: $735

Best for: Organizations that want agent service bundled with multi-state licensing and compliance management.

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CT Corporation

3.4

$436 online price, new customers · five years: Not computed; billing period not stated

Best for: Large companies and legal departments managing many entities across many states.

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The short version

Harbor Compliance wins on five-year cost, lawsuit and notice alerts, filing help and clear terms.

Side by side

	Harbor Compliance	CT Corporation
Our score	6.7 / 10	3.4 / 10
Price	$99 first year	$436 online price, new customers
Renewal	$159	Not stated
Five-year cost	$735 ✓ better	Not computed; billing period not stated
Lawsuit and notice alerts	Same-day delivery of time-sensitive notices, plus a phone call for a lawsuit ✓ better	Not stated; its Ohio page says documents are relayed promptly
Who files the appointment	Change of agent offered as an optional add-on at checkout; add-on price not listed ✓ better	Not stated on its Ohio page
Limits and extra charges	Renews at $159 after a $99 first year ✓ better	Online price is a new-customer discount; state fees extra
Ohio office	North Canton	Ohio location not named on its Ohio page
Portal	Client portal	Compliance portal
Google rating	4.0 of 5, 226 Google reviews (Lancaster, PA listing, data of Sept. 13, 2026)	4.1 of 5, 59 Google reviews (New York, NY listing, data of Sept. 12, 2026)
Coverage	National	National

From each provider's own Ohio page: Harbor Compliance (read October 31, 2026) and CT Corporation (read October 31, 2026). How we score.

Cost: hard to compare

Harbor Compliance lists $99 first year, and its renewal is $159. CT Corporation lists $436 online price, new customers, and its renewal is not stated. We can't total five years for both, because CT Corporation doesn't state its renewal or billing period. On listed price, Harbor Compliance is $99 and CT Corporation is $436.

Lawsuit alerts: Harbor Compliance is stronger

This is the part of the job that matters most, because a summons you never see can become a default judgment. Harbor Compliance: same-day delivery of time-sensitive notices, plus a phone call for a lawsuit. CT Corporation: not stated; its Ohio page says documents are relayed promptly.

Filing help: Harbor Compliance does more

Naming a new agent in Ohio means filing the Statutory Agent Update (Form 521) with a $25 state fee. Harbor Compliance: change of agent offered as an optional add-on at checkout; add-on price not listed. CT Corporation: not stated on its Ohio page.

Limits and fine print

Harbor Compliance: Renews at $159 after a $99 first year. CT Corporation: Online price is a new-customer discount; state fees extra.

Which should you choose?

Harbor Compliance is best for: organizations that want agent service bundled with multi-state licensing and compliance management.

CT Corporation is best for: large companies and legal departments managing many entities across many states.

Neither is our top pick for an Ohio-only business. See how each stacks up against the leader: Ohio Registered Statutory Agent vs Harbor Compliance and Ohio Registered Statutory Agent vs CT Corporation.

Questions

Is Harbor Compliance or CT Corporation cheaper for Ohio registered agent service?

Harbor Compliance lists $99 first year (renewal: $159). CT Corporation lists $436 online price, new customers (renewal: Not stated). We can't total five years for both, because CT Corporation doesn't state its renewal or billing period. On listed price, Harbor Compliance is $99 and CT Corporation is $436.

Which one files the Ohio agent change for you?

Harbor Compliance: Change of agent offered as an optional add-on at checkout; add-on price not listed. CT Corporation: Not stated on its Ohio page. Ohio's state fee for the change is $25 either way unless the provider covers it.

Which is faster at telling you about a lawsuit?

Harbor Compliance: Same-day delivery of time-sensitive notices, plus a phone call for a lawsuit. CT Corporation: Not stated; its Ohio page says documents are relayed promptly.

Can I switch from CT Corporation to Harbor Compliance?

Yes. Sign up with the new agent first, then file Ohio's Statutory Agent Update (Form 521) with the new agent's acceptance and the $25 state fee. Cancel the old service once the state's record shows the new agent.

Our #1 pick for Ohio

$49 a year flat, same-day scans, and a phone call if a lawsuit goes unread.

Start for $49 a yearRenews at $49. One price per business.