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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.
ZenBusiness
| Item | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter package | $0 | — | — |
| Registered agent | $199 | $199 | $199 |
| Total | $199 | $199 | $199 |
LegalZoom
| Item | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic package | $0 | — | — |
| Registered agent | $249 | $249 | $249 |
| Total | $249 | $249 | $249 |
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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 forming with ZenBusiness, while the pricing page lists it at $199 per year.
- Pro and Premium renew every year at their package price.
- The website builder is pre-selected at checkout according to ZenBusiness's own FAQ.
- ZenBusiness's state fee tool lists Wyoming at $103.
LegalZoom packages
- Basic: $0
- Managed Service: $249
- Expert Service: $299
Inconsistencies we found
- Managed and Expert packages start monthly subscriptions ($49 and $99) after 30 days unless cancelled.
- The operating agreement is listed as starting at $99.
- Country pages for non-US founders use different plan names and terms.