Swyft Filings was founded in 2015 in Houston, Texas, making it younger than most competitors in the formation services category. The company has built a differentiated support model around the personal Business Specialist concept — every customer who submits a formation through Swyft is assigned a named specialist as their single point of contact, regardless of which plan they purchase. This specialist can be reached directly by phone or email throughout the formation process and for lifetime support afterward.
The free Basic plan covers LLC or corporation formation at no service fee — the customer pays only the state filing fee, which varies from $50 in states like Kentucky to $500 in Massachusetts. At the Basic tier, Swyft prepares and files the articles of organization, performs a business name availability check, and provides access to the personal Business Specialist. This is competitive with ZenBusiness and Bizee at the free tier, though Swyft does not include a free first year of registered agent service in the free plan the way Bizee does.
Standard at $169 adds the EIN filing with the IRS (federal tax ID required for business banking and hiring), a customized operating agreement, a banking resolution document, and a 30-minute tax consultation with an in-house accountant. For a first-time LLC owner who needs banking access quickly, the EIN and operating agreement in one package at $169 is practical. The Premium plan at $269 adds expedited filing and physical shipping of formation documents.
The registered agent service at $149 per year is priced between ZenBusiness Pro ($199 including RA) and Bizee’s standalone renewal ($119 per year). For ongoing compliance needs, Swyft’s ComplianceGuard service provides annual report alerts and filing assistance.
The main area where Swyft trails established competitors is track record. Founded in 2015 versus LegalZoom’s 2001 founding and Bizee/Incfile’s 2004 founding, Swyft has processed fewer total formations. First-time business owners who value brand recognition and a long operating history may prefer LegalZoom or Northwest Registered Agent. Users who prioritize the personal specialist model and transparent pricing consistently rate Swyft favorably in independent reviews, with NerdWallet listing it among the best LLC services.