Collective is the first all-in-one back office built for solopreneurs. Our members save thousands in taxes each year and get time back to focus on their passion, not paperwork.Members get everything they need in one place for a simple monthly fee: entity setup (state LLC formation fees apply), payroll, monthly bookkeeping, annual S Corp tax filing, invoicing, and a team of experts at your side so you never have to go it alone.Built by solopreneurs for solopreneurs, Collective empowers you to run your business with confidence and peace of mind, backed by a tax-smart solution designed for you.
Reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the supportive and knowledgeable staff members, noting that the overall onboarding process is remarkably straightforward, smooth, and completely painless. Consumers consistently find that the digital platform effectively simplifies business taxes and detailed bookkeeping, significantly reducing daily stress and saving a lot of valuable time.
However, some people mentioned that customer support response times can occasionally be quite slow, making it rather difficult to resolve urgent matters efficiently. A few reviewers also shared experiencing frustrating setup hurdles, fragmented communication channels, and occasional mistakes with their official business tax filings.
So easy, truly decreased my stress level and I didn't feel worried about missing something.
Collective 回复2025-10-20
Hey Misty - thanks for the feedback and glad you have headspace back to focus on growing your business. This is why we built Collective and we're excited to support you as you grow.
Brittney was incredibly helpful and so kind and patient, I really appreciated her expertise, support and guidance.
Collective 回复2025-10-03
Hi Samantha,
Thank you so much for sharing this review. We’re thrilled to hear that Brittney’s kindness, patience, and expertise made such a positive impact on your experience. Providing supportive guidance every step of the way is exactly what we strive for, and we’re glad Brittney delivered that for you.
We’ll be sure to share your kind words with her and the team. Thanks again for being part of Collective.
– The Collective Team
Was able to get fully set up as an LLC S-Corp within 1 business day.
Collective 回复2025-10-03
We’re so glad to hear you were able to get fully set up as an LLC S-Corp within just one business day. Speed and accuracy are a big part of what we focus on, and it’s great to know our process made things seamless for you.
Thanks for sharing your experience and for choosing Collective — we’re excited to keep supporting you as your business grows.
– The Collective Team
Renz was amazing! He was patient, helpful and made sure all of my questions were answered. He took his time walking me through the process without making me feel rushed.
Collective 回复2025-10-03
Hi Lisa,
Thank you for sharing this wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear that Renz’s patience, support, and thorough guidance made your experience so smooth. Taking the time to answer every question and walk you through the process is exactly the kind of care we aim to provide.
We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to Renz. Thanks again for being part of Collective.
– The Collective Team
Jorge was fantastic! Made it painless and was very kind.
Collective 回复2025-10-03
Hi Chris,
We’re so glad to hear that Jorge made the process painless and enjoyable for you. His kindness and support truly reflect the experience we want every member to have, and we’ll be sure to share your feedback with him.
Thanks for choosing Collective — we look forward to continuing to support you and your business.
– The Collective Team
Working with Collective has helped me get my act together as a small business (as a solo practitioner). They've been incredibly helpful with everything I needed to get situated and organized. Managing my accounting has never been so easy.
Collective 回复2025-09-24
Hey Shawna! thanks for the review and we're glad that we've been able to make your life easier as a solopreneur. We hope you're getting more time to focus on your business and can't wait to support you as you grow
What started off great in the early days, turned sour over the course of 4 years with Collective. Initially, the communication was outstanding, the services were helpful, and the advice was sound. After they got bigger, their product suffered, and as a result, my business suffered. Multiple times Collective.com filed incorrect forms, taxes, and business compliances on my behalf. Not only do they do sloppy work now, they are IMPOSSIBLE to get ahold of. If you need something from them, it sometimes takes weeks to get an answer. I am ashamed that I referred 3 friends to them (all of which have since cancelled). DO NOT PAY THIS COMPANY TO SETUP YOUR S-CORP.
Collective 回复2025-10-23
Hi Jed,
We’re really sorry to hear about your experience and how things have changed for you over time. We understand how frustrating it must be to deal with filing errors and delayed communication, especially after having a strong start with us.
We know that trust is earned through consistency, and it’s clear we fell short here. We’ve been making significant improvements to our operations and support systems to prevent mistakes like these and to ensure members can get timely, accurate help.
Thank you for sharing this feedback — it’s important, and we take it seriously as we continue to rebuild that trust.
- The Collective Team
I feel seen and taken care of in this company. My team responds to me very quickly and makes sure to hear my questions and concerns and respond to them in a thoughtful and helpful manner.
Collective 回复2025-09-24
Thanks for being a member Asya - We're so glad you feel supported and heard by the team. Giving you back the confidence and time to focus on your business is exactly what we're here for.
Melissa was helpful with unlinking my personal account and explaining payroll set up and runs!
Collective 回复2025-09-24
Hi Jolie! Melissa is the best - she's helped hundreds of our members get set up for success. We're looking forward to making your backend office easy to run.
Hey Mary - customer service and ease of use are 2 things we've spent a huge amount of time focusing on over the last 6-12 months. Glad you're having a great experience.
Hi KP, Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad to hear you had a great one, and we look forward to continuing to support you and your business.
– The Collective Team
Great they was extremely helpful and answered all questions for me .
Collective 回复2025-09-15
Hi Chad,
Thank you for the review. We’re glad our team was helpful and answered all your questions. Count on us for clear answers and proactive support to keep your back office running smoothly.
– The Collective Team
Hey Kellie,
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad to hear you had a great one, and we look forward to continuing to support you and your business.
– The Collective Team
My experience with this company has been nothing short of a nightmare. I was hesitant to sign up from the beginning, but their sales representative convinced me to try it with a free one-month trial. I decided to give it a shot. When I wanted to cancel, Collective offered me three additional months for "free"—despite already billing me for the initial trial period.
I agreed to continue, but the onboarding process was a mess. It felt like endless homework: fill this out, submit that, link your accounts. No matter how many forms I completed or bank accounts I connected, there was always something else pending to "complete" my setup.
After three months of this, I asked to cancel again and explained how frustrating the onboarding had been. They told me I could cancel, but first I needed to complete the offboarding process. That was ironic, considering I was never properly onboarded to begin with.
I filled out the offboarding form and received confirmation that my documents and LLC had been transferred back to me. Then, to make matters worse, I discovered a third-party company I had never heard of would continue billing me, with no explanation of the charges.
A week after I closed my account, I received a new charge for $340 for another month of service. This was after my account had supposedly been closed.
This company is a complete scam. I am contacting my bank to dispute the charge and report it as fraud. I would never recommend this service to anyone. Stay far away.
Collective 回复2025-12-12
Hi Mar,
We’re sorry to hear about your experience and appreciate you taking the time to share this feedback.
We take all member concerns seriously and review every issue raised. Feedback like this helps us identify gaps in onboarding, billing, and communication so we can continue improving the experience for future members.
Thank you for sharing your perspective.
– The Collective Team
Collective has been a great platform to use. Customer service is always quick to respond. I also had a specific need that was not native to their platform than they were able to add in for me. Overall very positive experience! Highly recommended.
Collective 回复2025-09-12
Hey Ashley - we’re glad we meet your specific needs! Thanks for being a member and for the kind words - we’re looking forward to continuing to support your business.
I can’t say enough good things about Collective’s accounting services for S-Corps, and especially about their incredible staff (specifically Gulnaz S.).
I recently had a nightmare situation with state unemployment taxes that would have eaten up hours of my time. Gulnaz not only stepped in with deep expertise but also went above and beyond to untangle the mess, communicate clearly, and get everything resolved quickly.
Thanks to her diligence and care, what felt overwhelming and stressful was handled with professionalism and ease.
I feel so much more confident knowing that Collective has people like Gulnaz on the team: knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely committed to helping me succeed.
If you’re running an S-Corp and want peace of mind around your accounting, Collective is absolutely the way to go.
Collective 回复2025-09-12
Howdy Sara - this made our night. We’re thrilled we could help make a stressful situation easier so you could focus on your business and not worry about running your S Corp. We agree - Gulnaz and the team are awesome and we'll pass this on. We've got your back.
I have general questions about tax and that is not included in my Beta for LLC program with Collective.
Collective 回复2025-09-12
Lauren, thanks for sharing! While that isn’t part of the Beta for LLCs, we’re happy to answer questions and help you feel confident running your business. We'll be reaching out.