ZenBusiness charges $398 for Year 1. LegalZoom charges $498. They use the same wholesale infrastructure we do.
We charge $89 to form your LLC (including EIN, Operating Agreement, and first year of Registered Agent), then $99/year to maintain it.
One-time.
Start your businessYear 2 and beyond — or use as your new RA if switching from another provider.
Switch to TrueFormedWe published instructions for every filing we offer. File it yourself for the cost of the state fee.
Read the guidesFormation + 1st-year Registered Agent — what every new LLC actually needs.
| Line item | TrueFormed | ZenBusiness | LegalZoom |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formation + EIN + OA bundle | $89 | $199 | $249 |
| First year Registered Agent | Included | $199 | $249 |
| Year 1 total | $89 | $398 | $498 |
| You save vs. TrueFormed | — | $309 | $409 |
State filing fees (typically $50-$500) are the same regardless of provider and pass through at cost. How our wholesale pricing works →
Registered Agent renewal plus your state's annual or biennial report.
| Line item | TrueFormed | ZenBusiness | LegalZoom |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Agent | $99/yr | $199/yr | $249/yr |
| Annual report filing | $99 + state fee | $199 + state fee | $99 + state fee |
| Year 2+ per year (service fees only) | $198 | $398 | $348 |
Order any of these one at a time. No plan required.
We prepare and file your state-required annual/biennial report before the deadline. Never miss it, never pay a late fee.
Elsewhere: ZenBusiness $199 · LegalZoom $99
Change your business name, address, registered agent, members, or managers. We file the amendment with the state.
Elsewhere: ZenBusiness $100 · LegalZoom $149
Register your existing business to operate in an additional state.
Elsewhere: ZenBusiness $149 · LegalZoom $229
Bring your administratively dissolved or revoked business back into good standing.
File the paperwork to formally close your business with the state.
Official state-issued certificate confirming your business is active and in compliance. Needed for banking, financing, and foreign qualification.
Elsewhere: ZenBusiness $100 · LegalZoom $100
We file IRS Form SS-4 on your behalf and deliver your EIN confirmation letter. Included free with any formation package.
Elsewhere: ZenBusiness $99 · LegalZoom $79
We prepare and file IRS Form 2553 to elect S-Corporation tax status for your LLC or corporation.
Authenticated document for international use.
Business address mail scanned and forwarded to your dashboard. Available in select states.
Elsewhere: ZenBusiness $100
Switch your registered agent to TrueFormed from another provider. Free — you pay only the state fee.
Elsewhere: ZenBusiness $100 · LegalZoom $149
Things we don't handle: federal or state income taxes, sales tax, payroll, local business licenses, and industry-specific permits. A CPA handles tax matters; your city or county clerk handles local licenses. We'll tell you when something is outside our scope.