Provider comparison
ZenBusiness
ZenBusiness is one of the best-known formation providers in the US, with a Starter plan that charges no service fee (you pay only the state fee) and paid Pro and Premium plans that bundle more extras. Registered agent service is sold separately and is not part of any plan.
Base package price
$0 + state fee* (Starter); Pro $199, Premium $299
Registered agent, year 1
Not included in any plan — add $199/year
RA fee from year 2
$199/year
Privacy
Not stated on the pricing page
Customer support
Phone, Help Center and AI guidance
Upsells at checkout
Many (rush filing, EIN, Operating Agreement template, compliance plans...)
Pros
- The Starter plan costs only the state fee, good for keeping upfront cost low
- Pro and Premium process filings in 1 day and include an EIN and Operating Agreement template
- Compliance tools (Worry-Free Compliance) that remind you of and help file annual reports
Drawbacks
- Registered agent isn't included in any plan — it is an extra $199/year, among the highest of the four providers
- The Starter plan is slower (about 7–10 business days); faster processing costs $79 more
- Many add-ons offered at checkout (EIN $99, Operating Agreement template $99...)
Who is it for?
Founders who want a large provider with many bundled extras, accept a higher registered agent fee and are ready to choose add-ons carefully.
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