Head to head · Ohio

InCorp vs CT Corporation: Ohio Registered Agent Comparison

InCorp comes out ahead for Ohio, 7.4 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, InCorp is $129 and CT Corporation is $436.

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

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Winner

InCorp

7.4

$129 a year · five years: $645 paid yearly, or $435 prepaid

Best for: Multi-state owners willing to prepay several years to lower the yearly rate.

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National

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

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

Side by side

	InCorp	CT Corporation
Our score	7.4 / 10	3.4 / 10
Price	$129 a year	$436 online price, new customers
Renewal	$129, or $87 to $117 a year when prepaying two to five years	Not stated
Five-year cost	$645 paid yearly, or $435 prepaid ✓ better	Not computed; billing period not stated
Lawsuit and notice alerts	Same-day electronic service of process ✓ better	Not stated; its Ohio page says documents are relayed promptly
Who files the appointment	Helps with the agent-change filing at no added charge and says it covers the $25 state fee in most cases ✓ better	Not stated on its Ohio page
Limits and extra charges	Lowest yearly rate requires prepaying five years ✓ better	Online price is a new-customer discount; state fees extra
Ohio office	Cincinnati	Ohio location not named on its Ohio page
Portal	Account login; Ohio page does not describe mail scanning	Compliance portal
Google rating	4.4 of 5, 234 Google reviews (Las Vegas, NV 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: InCorp (read October 31, 2026) and CT Corporation (read October 31, 2026). How we score.

Cost: hard to compare

InCorp lists $129 a year, and its renewal is $129, or $87 to $117 a year when prepaying two to five years. 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, InCorp is $129 and CT Corporation is $436.

Lawsuit alerts: InCorp is stronger

This is the part of the job that matters most, because a summons you never see can become a default judgment. InCorp: same-day electronic service of process. CT Corporation: not stated; its Ohio page says documents are relayed promptly.

Filing help: InCorp does more

Naming a new agent in Ohio means filing the Statutory Agent Update (Form 521) with a $25 state fee. InCorp: helps with the agent-change filing at no added charge and says it covers the $25 state fee in most cases. CT Corporation: not stated on its Ohio page.

Limits and fine print

InCorp: Lowest yearly rate requires prepaying five years. CT Corporation: Online price is a new-customer discount; state fees extra.

Which should you choose?

InCorp is best for: multi-state owners willing to prepay several years to lower the yearly rate.

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 InCorp and Ohio Registered Statutory Agent vs CT Corporation.

Questions

Is InCorp or CT Corporation cheaper for Ohio registered agent service?

InCorp lists $129 a year (renewal: $129, or $87 to $117 a year when prepaying two to five years). 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, InCorp is $129 and CT Corporation is $436.

Which one files the Ohio agent change for you?

InCorp: Helps with the agent-change filing at no added charge and says it covers the $25 state fee in most cases. 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?

InCorp: Same-day electronic service of process. CT Corporation: Not stated; its Ohio page says documents are relayed promptly.

Can I switch from CT Corporation to InCorp?

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.