LegalZoom Business Formation 🧾 Service

What you get

LegalZoom files LLCs and corporations in all US states. LLC packages: Basic $0 plus state filing fees (articles of organisation, name check and a one-time tax consult from 1-800Accountant, but no operating agreement or EIN); Pro $249 plus state fees (adds an operating agreement, EIN, 30-minute attorney consultations, 150+ legal templates and eSignatures for a year, and a Wix website); Premium $299 plus state fees (adds six months of bookkeeping tools). Corporation formation starts at $149 plus state fees. A 100% Accurate Filing Guarantee covers rejections caused by LegalZoom's error.

Who qualifies

Anyone forming a US LLC or corporation; LegalZoom also runs country pages for founders abroad forming a US LLC.

Good to know

• Pro includes an attorney subscription that auto-renews at $49 a month after 30 days unless you cancel; Premium's bookkeeping auto-renews at $9.99 a month after six months.
• Registered agent service is extra and priced on a separate page.
• Basic omits the EIN and operating agreement, which most founders need.

• State filing fees are passed through at cost and differ widely by state; some states also expect an annual report fee or franchise tax prepayment.
• If you want an EIN without paying for Pro, you can get one free from the IRS yourself.
• Corporations have their own packages; check the pricing page before choosing.

Verdict

A solid choice for small businesses and LLCs that want state choice and access to attorneys. Venture-track startups usually get more from Stripe Atlas or Clerky.

1. Choose LLC or corporation and your state on legalzoom.com.
2. Pick Basic, Pro or Premium.
3. Answer the questionnaire and pay the package plus state fee.
4. Cancel any auto-renewing add-ons you do not want.