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ZenBusiness vs LegalZoom: published prices compared
Updated 17 Oct 2026 · LLCTally
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ZenBusiness and LegalZoom both have a base LLC package at 0 dollars plus state fees [124] [128]. Their registered agent prices differ, and so do the plans that come with the larger packages. This page compares published prices only.
Base packages
- ZenBusiness Starter: 0 dollars plus state fees, and it does not renew [124]. An EIN and an operating agreement template cost 99 dollars each [124].
- LegalZoom Basic: 0 dollars plus state filing fees; only the articles of organization are filed with the state [128].
Registered agent
- ZenBusiness: 199 dollars a year on the pricing page [124], or 99 dollars for the first year and then 199 dollars on the registered agent page [125].
- LegalZoom: 249 dollars a year for first-time registered agent customers, auto-renewing at the purchase rate; the renewal rate is subject to change [129].
Over three years with the service’s registered agent, the service’s own charges are 497 or 597 dollars at ZenBusiness and 747 dollars at LegalZoom. With your own registered agent, both base packages cost 0 dollars.
Larger packages and monthly plans
- ZenBusiness: Pro costs 199 dollars and renews at 199 dollars a year; Premium costs 299 dollars and renews at 299 dollars a year [124].
- LegalZoom: Managed Service costs 249 dollars and adds an operating agreement and an EIN to the Basic package [128]. The page says that after 30 days the card is charged 49 dollars and the service renews each month [128]. Expert Service costs 299 dollars; after 30 days the card is charged 99 dollars, renewing each month [128].
For the total with the fees of your state, use the calculator. Registered agent prices of other services are in registered agent prices.
| ZenBusiness Starter | LegalZoom Basic | |
|---|---|---|
| Package price | 0 USD [124] | 0 USD [128] |
| Registered agent, first year | 199 USD [124] 99 USD [125] (another manufacturer document) | 249 USD [129](purchase price for first-time customers) |
| Registered agent per year | 199 USD [124] | 249 USD [129](auto-renews at the purchase rate; subject to change) |
Sources
- ZenBusiness: LLC formation plans and pricing · ZenBusiness, retrieved 17 Oct 2026. Quote: «$0 + state fees | does not renew»; «Registered agent service is not included in any package. It is available on Starter, Pro, and Premium for $199 a year.»; «Registered agent service is not included in any package. It is available on any package for $199 a year, and it renews yearly»; «**Starter includes one optional free year of Worry-Free Compliance (renews at $199/yr).»; «Employer ID Number (EIN) +$99 Operating agreement template +$99»; «Standard processing is 7-10 business days, with an option to add rush processing for $79.»; «ZenBusiness purchases are backed by a 60-day money-back guarantee.»; «+ state fees | renews at $199/yr»; «1-day processing, Worry-Free Compliance included outright, an operating agreement template, an EIN»; «After the first year, the Pro Package renews at $199 annually, and state fees do not apply to the renewal price.»; «The Premium Package is $299 plus state fees and renews at $299 annually.»
- ZenBusiness: registered agent · ZenBusiness, retrieved 17 Oct 2026. Quote: «*$99 + state fees for the first year. Renews at $199/yr.»
- LegalZoom: LLC formation · LegalZoom, retrieved 17 Oct 2026. Quote: «Basic $0 + state filing fees Only articles of organization filed with the state.»; «Managed Service $249 + state filing fees»; «Includes Basic package, plus: Operating agreement EIN (federal tax ID)»; «After 30 days, your card will automatically be charged $49. The service renews automatically each month»; «Expert Service $299 + state filing fees»; «After 30 days, your card will automatically be charged $99. The service renews automatically each month»
- LegalZoom: registered agent · LegalZoom, retrieved 17 Oct 2026. Quote: «Get registered agent services for $249 /year.*»; «*The service auto-renews at the purchase rate each year until you cancel. The renewal rate is subject to change.»; «Purchase price only available for first time registered agent customers.»