CorpNet vs File.Business: trademark registration
Choosing between CorpNet and File.Business for trademark registration? Here's the honest comparison. CorpNet typically charges $99 for entry-level service plus higher renewal fees. File.Business charges $0 service fee and uses transparent pass-through state fees.
Trademark Registration comparison at a glance
| Item | CorpNet | File.Business |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level price | $99 | $0 |
| Trademark Registration service fee | $99+ | $0 |
| RA renewal fee (year 2+) | $159/yr | $99/yr |
| Penalty-free guarantee | No | Yes |
| Compliance calendar | Partial / add-on | Included with Pro |
| SOC 2 certified | Varies | Yes (Type II) |
| Founded | 2009 | 2017 |
Where CorpNet wins
Compliance focus, business license research.
Where File.Business wins
- Lower total cost. Dated ui, smaller scale adds up over years.
- Modern platform. Mobile app, public API, document vault, integrations built in.
- Penalty-free guarantee. If we miss a state deadline, we cover the late fee.
- Trademark Registration included on Pro. We do not bill trademark registration separately.
- $0 service fee always. The state fee is your only formation cost.
3-year total cost (sample comparison)
For a single-state LLC over 3 years (formation + 2 RA renewals + annual reports):
- CorpNet: $517 (entry-level + 2 RA renewals + state fees)
- File.Business: $298 (RA free year 1, $99/yr after + state fees)
- You save: $219 over 3 years
Migration playbook: switch from CorpNet to File.Business
We make the switch easy. Steps:
- Sign up for File.Business and choose your service plan.
- We file a change of registered agent with your state (free in year 1).
- We pull your filings from CorpNet and add them to your document vault.
- Your compliance calendar starts tracking deadlines automatically.
- Cancel your CorpNet subscription with the cost savings.
FAQ: CorpNet vs File.Business for trademark registration
Is File.Business cheaper than CorpNet for trademark registration?
Yes. CorpNet typically charges $99 for entry-level service plus higher renewal fees. We charge $0 service fee and $99/year RA after year 1.
Can I switch from CorpNet to File.Business mid-year?
Yes. We file a change of registered agent for your entity and import your existing records. No interruption to your business.
Does CorpNet have anything File.Business does not?
Compliance focus, business license research. We address these gaps through our partner network.
What is the catch with $0 formation at File.Business?
No catch. We make money on optional add-ons (banking referral fees, partner attorney referrals, premium tiers) which you do not need to use to get value.
On the $129/yr Compliance Annual Filings plan, we cover state late fees.
When you autofile your annual report through the $129/yr plan and we miss the deadline, we pay the state's late fee. The guarantee applies to that specific plan and the filings it includes. Other File.Business services are billed at the prices on this page.