2026 Comparison

TrueFormed vs Incfile (now Bizee / ZenBusiness)

Acquired by ZenBusiness. Same markup playbook.

Incfile was one of the original $0 formation services. It was rebranded as Bizee and then absorbed into ZenBusiness. If you're an existing customer, you're now on ZenBusiness pricing. If you're shopping for a new LLC, you're comparing against essentially ZenBusiness.

Incfile (now Bizee / ZenBusiness) — Year 1
$199 /yr

Formation + Registered Agent (1st yr)

Year 2+ ongoing
$218/yr

RA renewal + annual report

Save $110 in Year 1
TrueFormed — Year 1
$89 /yr

Formation bundle (1st-yr RA included)

Year 2+ ongoing
$198/yr

Save $20/yr every year after

Line-by-line cost breakdown

Same services. Same state forms. Different markup over wholesale cost.

ServiceIncfile (now Bizee / ZenBusiness)TrueFormed
Formation bundle (LLC + EIN + OA)
$199
Gold package; 1st-yr RA included
$89
Includes 1st year of RA
Registered Agent (annual)
$119/yr
Free first year; $119/yr renewal
$99/yr
Year 2+ renewal
Annual Report Filing
$99
Compliance add-on + state fee
$99
+ state fee
Amendment
$99
Per filing + state fee
$99
+ state fee
Certificate of Good Standing
$100
+ state fee
$59
+ state fee
Year 1 total (formation + first year RA)$199$89
Year 2+ ongoing (RA + annual report)$218/yr$198/yr

All prices are service fees. State filing fees are separate and the same regardless of provider. Competitor prices based on publicly listed rates as of 2026.

Same infrastructure. Different markup.

Incfile (now Bizee / ZenBusiness)and TrueFormed use wholesale registered agent infrastructure to do the actual filing work — that part is identical. The difference is what each brand marks that wholesale rate up to.

Incfile (now Bizee / ZenBusiness)

Year 1 cost to customer$199
Year 2+ ongoing$218/yr
Approx. markup over wholesale4x

TrueFormed

Year 1 cost to customer$89
Year 2+ ongoing$198/yr
Approx. markup over wholesaleNear wholesale

Retail prices are Incfile (now Bizee / ZenBusiness)'s and TrueFormed's public rates. See how our wholesale pricing works.

Incfile (now Bizee / ZenBusiness)— honest pros and cons

What Incfile (now Bizee / ZenBusiness) does well

  • Free first-year RA if you buy Gold formation
  • Large customer base migrated from legacy Incfile
  • Decent dashboard post-merger

Where Incfile (now Bizee / ZenBusiness) falls short

  • Incfile's low prices are gone — you're on ZenBusiness pricing now
  • RA jumps to $119/yr after the free first year
  • Formation requires the $199 Gold package to get reasonable bundle
  • Merger complicated account transitions for some legacy customers

Incfile (now Bizee / ZenBusiness) is a real company that serves real customers. We just think you shouldn't have to pay 4x what the services cost wholesale.

Like our competitor, we don't handle everything.Federal and state income taxes, sales tax, payroll, local business licenses, and industry-specific permits aren't part of TrueFormed (or any of the providers on this page). A CPA handles taxes; your city or county clerk handles local licenses. We're upfront about our scope.

Frequently asked questions

Is Incfile still a separate company?+

No — it was rebranded to Bizee and then merged into ZenBusiness. Legacy Incfile accounts have been migrated to ZenBusiness. New signups go through ZenBusiness directly.

How does Incfile/Bizee pricing compare to TrueFormed?+

For a formation with first year of RA, Incfile/Bizee Gold runs $199 up front. TrueFormed is $89. That's about $110 saved Year 1 and $20/yr saved on ongoing renewal (their $218 vs our $198).

Should I switch from Incfile/Bizee/ZenBusiness to TrueFormed?+

If you were drawn to Incfile's original low-price positioning, the ZenBusiness merger moved you to a more expensive pricing tier. TrueFormed preserves that low-price philosophy with an honest, published markup.

Can I transfer my LLC from Incfile/ZenBusiness to TrueFormed?+

Yes. Change of Registered Agent is free through us — you only pay the state fee (if any). Most switches complete in 1-2 weeks.

Ready to switch from Incfile (now Bizee / ZenBusiness)?

Same services. $110 less in Year 1. $20 less every year after. We handle the Change of Registered Agent for free.

Start — $89

State filing fee is separate and paid at cost.