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What each one includes
| Northwest Registered Agent | ZenBusiness | |
|---|---|---|
| Registered agent | Included the first year, then $125 a year | $199 a year |
| Virtual business address | $29 a month | Not offered |
| EIN (federal tax ID) | Add-on: $50 | Included in Pro ($199 a year) |
| Operating agreement | Included in LLC Formation ($39) | Included in Pro ($199 a year) |
| Annual report filing | $100 per state filing | Included in Pro ($199 a year) |
| Form 5472 filing | Not offered | Not offered |
| Accepts owners without an SSN | Yes | Not confirmed |
| States | All | All |
| Refunds | Not stated; the terms of service page has no refund policy. | 60-day money-back guarantee minus state and third-party fees; cancellation without refund after 60 days. |
Provider charges over 3 years (with a registered agent)
State fees are the same for both providers in any state. Add yours below to see the full totals.
Northwest Registered Agent
| Item | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LLC Formation package | $39 | — | — |
| Registered agent | — | $125 | $125 |
| Total | $39 | $125 | $125 |
ZenBusiness
| Item | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter package | $0 | — | — |
| Registered agent | $199 | $199 | $199 |
| Total | $199 | $199 | $199 |
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Northwest Registered Agent packages
- LLC Formation: $39
Inconsistencies we found
- The start-a-business page lists $100 plus state fees with a year of registered agent service, while the Wyoming checkout charges $39 and also includes the first year of the agent.
- Northwest's Wyoming guide says online filing costs $100 plus a $4 card fee, while its checkout charges $103 in Wyoming state fees.
ZenBusiness packages
- Starter: $0
- Pro: $199
- Premium: $299
Inconsistencies we found
- The registered agent page offers $99 for the first year (renewing at $199) when you form an LLC with ZenBusiness, but the Wyoming checkout charges $199 for the first year, billed once the state approves the filing.
- The checkout and the plans page bill the website builder at $15 a month after a 30-day free trial, while the pricing page lists it at $129 a year.
- The Wyoming checkout charges $103.75 in state fees; the state's own fee is $100.