Trusted by 5M+ businesses
LegalZoom vs. ZenBusiness:
More value for your business
LegalZoom vs. ZenBusiness:
More value for your business
LegalZoom vs. ZenBusiness
LegalZoom vs. ZenBusiness
LegalZoom has helped launch 5M+ businesses—nearly five times as many as ZenBusiness—and gives you more value for your money.
Form your LLC
Get the most out of your formation
Get the most out of your formation
Both services can help you form your LLC, but LegalZoom helps you grow beyond that with attorney access, business tools, and white-glove support available when you need it.
Get up to $39 in extra value from LegalZoom
Get up to $39 in extra value from LegalZoom
Get up to $505 in extra value from LegalZoom
Get up to $505 in extra value from LegalZoom
Get up to $487 in extra value from LegalZoom
Get up to $487 in extra value from LegalZoom
 Basic Plan |  Basic Plan | |
|---|---|---|
$0 + filing fees | Base cost | $0 + filing fees |
$159 | EIN + operating agreement | $198 |
$159 | Total cost | $198 |
$39 | Extra value | - |
Pro Plan | Pro Plan | |
|---|---|---|
$249 + filing fees
| Base cost | $199/yr + filing fees |
$99 | 1-day processing |  |
| EIN + operating agreement | |
| Attorney support (30 days) | ~$754 (local attorney)* |
| Legal doc library (1 yr.) | $99 |
$199/yr | Compliance services (1 yr.) | |
| Website builder | 30 days, then renews at $15/mo |
| Logo builder | |
$547 | Total cost | $1,052 |
$505 | Extra value | - |
Premium Plan | Premium Plan | |
|---|---|---|
$299 + filing fees
| Base cost | $399/yr + filing fees |
$99 | 1-day processing | |
| EIN + operating agreement | |
| Attorney support (30 days) | ~$754 (local attorney)* |
| Legal doc library (1 yr.) | |
$199 | Compliance services (1 yr.) | |
$249 | Registered agent (1 yr.) | |
| Bookkeeping tools (6 mo.) | $180 |
| Website builder | 30 days, then renews at $15/mo |
| Logo builder | |
$846 | Total cost | $1,333 |
$487 | Extra value | - |
Support you can count on
LegalZoom and ZenBusiness include filing guarantees with every LLC plan, meaning they’ll correct any mistakes made on their end at no extra cost.
If you do need to get help, both companies offer customer support by phone and live chat, though LegalZoom has a slight edge with more availability on weekdays.
LegalZoom customer support:
Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–10 p.m. ET
Sat–Sun: 10 a.m.–7 p.m. ET
ZenBusiness customer support:
Mon–Fri, 9 a.m.–9 p.m. ET
Sat–Sun: 10 a.m.–7 p.m. ET
5M+ businesses served
Backed by 25+ years of experience
100% Accurate Filing Guarantee
We fix it for free if we make a mistake
30 days of attorney consultations
Included with Pro & Premium plans
Basic
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Articles of organization- Name check service
- Tax consult from 1-800Accountant
Pro
Best for those planning to start and operate a business or side hustle.
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Articles of organization
Name check service
Tax consult from 1-800Accountant
Operating agreement
Employer identification number (EIN)
One month of unlimited 30-minute attorney consults
Hands-on guidance
Legal document library
Unlimited eSignatures
Customizable website powered by
.
Premium
Best for those who want to operate a business and easily manage cash flow.
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Articles of organization
Name check service
Tax consult from 1-800Accountant
Operating agreement
Employer identification number (EIN)
One month of unlimited 30-minute attorney consults
Hands-on guidance
Legal document library
Unlimited eSignatures
Bookkeeping tools
Customizable templates
Income and expense tracking software
Mileage tracking
Customizable website powered by
.
Start your LLC with LegalZoom
If you’re looking for a simple way to start an LLC that gives you access to extensive legal templates, comprehensive customer support, and ongoing legal guidance from trusted business attorneys at a fraction of the price of hiring a lawyer, LegalZoom is a great choice.
When you use LegalZoom to form your LLC, you’ll be able to take advantage of the suite of services we’ve developed over our 25+ years of experience helping people form businesses. We offer a wide variety of options that let you tailor your experience to fit your unique needs and budget.
Real businesses. Real support. Real results.
I was so nervous about my lack of…
I was so nervous about my lack of knowledge in forming an LLC! Legal Zoom made it so easy and clear! Super great service!
The process to form an LLC was easy
The process to form an LLC was easy. I would recommend paying a bit more instead of you trying to do it yourself. Paying extra for this service will ensure you correctly form your LLC.
Filing for an LLC was a breeze
Filing for an LLC was a breeze, clear explatnations of what to select or not made the process very easy and fast.
They made starting a business easy
They made starting a business easy. It took me an hour to get all the right documents done for starting an LLC. After an hour my business was registered and ready to go.
I really appreciate the really easy…
I really appreciate the really easy step by step process they have. I had my LLC up and running in less then 7 hrs from starting the process.
Such an easy process helping us set up…
Such an easy process helping us set up our LLC! LegalZoom thinks of everything that we are still learning.
Legal Zoom made setting up my LLC so…
Legal Zoom made setting up my LLC so easy. They asked all the right questions and got my business going!
Fast process and very easy steps
Fast process and very easy steps! The LLC formation was simple and smooth from start to finish. Everything was clearly explained, and the paperwork was handled quickly, I recommended!
The experience of setting up my own LLC…
The experience of setting up my own LLC was both quick, easy and simple
Efficient and professional assistance…
Efficient and professional assistance in quickly setting up my LLC. Started an application with Tailor Brands and later learned my expedited fee was only to submit to the State within two days, even though their website advertised 24 hours for an LLC formation and EIN. Should have started with Legal Zoom! Spoke with Gianna on the phone to set it up, logged into my account, and was done in an hour! Thorough and reliable.
BEST PHONE CALL IN THE 364.25 DAYS OF 2025
Wow! Being nervous and not knowing exactly which direction to take I went online last night and found LegalZoom. I wasn’t completely sure about it (getting the LLC) and my anxiety kicked in so I backed out of it. My number must have saved anyway in their archive because I received a call this morning. Martha Anguiano called and the encounter with her was just what I needed to encourage me further with my LLC process. She was very polite, knowledgeable and immediately gave me a list of what I can choose from to start. After discussing with her more about my plans she suggested the best start up package for me. Martha was so genuinely enthusiastic about my idea that I felt truly comfortable sharing with her. After getting off the phone my smile and heart expressed the connection that was made even if it’s only for the professionalism she offers as an agent, I’m grateful it was her that called as I stated to her, “I’m not sure how it would have went if it were another agent that called.” (I can be nervous when speaking and studdar my words but she made me feel completely heard and understood) I can only hope and believe the entire Team at LeagalZoom is just as pleasant, knowledgeable and concerned for the customers as she exemplified. If you see this message Martha, thank you so much you’re definitely a Golden Star in this universe. ⭐️✨⭐️ Looking forward to working with you & LegalZoom. Thank You!
Super easy to navigate
Super easy to navigate, This was the easiest deal to get my business llc. I am astounded at how painless this process was. You should really sign up.
My LLC setup
My LLC was set up quickly and efficiently, Thank you for the great job. Due today and completed today.
Starting a new LLC
Starting a new LLC. Ali walked me through the entire process in less than 10 minutes. Quick, easy and highly professional. Thanks!!
Piece of Cake!
Wow, if I had known HOW EASY it would be to create my own LLC I would have done it months ago! I literally created my own business in MINUTES. LegalZoom takes all of the fear, confusion, guesswork and administrative burden out of starting your own business. Strongly recommend it!
Excellent, rapid, economical LLC formation…
Legal Zoom enabled me to very quickly and economically set up my LLC
They made creating my llc such an easy…
They made creating my llc such an easy process and gave me plenty of options. I genuinely never even thought of. So happy I had this option.
Filed my LLC confidently thanks to LegalZoom
Sittie answered all my questions and made me feel much more confident about forming my LLC this morning. Including some basic tax questions that she was able to answer. So greatly appreciate her help.
LegalZoom was great to start my first LLC
LegalZoom was great to start my LLC! The process was simple and easy! Very fast as long as you know what you want your name to be and what your business is doing. Highly recommend for the people that like to do it themselves online. Great experience
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Why choose LegalZoom over ZenBusiness?
LegalZoom and ZenBusiness both offer three LLC packages: a free entry-level option, a Pro plan, and a Premium plan. The basics are covered in every package, but the added features (and who they’re right for) look quite different.
Attorney guidance from day one
For most business owners, legal questions aren’t a matter of if—they’re a matter of when. When one comes up, you may need answers quickly, not after spending days searching for the right attorney and waiting to get on their schedule.
LegalZoom Pro and Premium LLC plans include unlimited 30-minute attorney consultations on new topics for 30 days, so you can get advice and have documents reviewed when early decisions matter most. Just choose from a network of vetted business attorneys and schedule a consultation at a convenient time, often within 24 to 48 hours.
ZenBusiness doesn’t offer attorney support. You’ll have to find and hire a business attorney separately, with average rates around $377 per hour in the U.S.
150+ legal documents, ready to sign
LegalZoom Pro and Premium plans include access to 150+ attorney-drafted document templates for one year. Paired with attorney consultations, you can even have a LegalZoom network attorney review your documents to ensure they’re accurate and tailored to your needs before finalizing them.
ZenBusiness only offers around 25 templates, available as a $99 add-on or included with its premium plan. Aside from having 6x as many templates, LegalZoom’s document library includes guided tools to help you fill out the forms and unlimited eSignatures to get them signed with legally-binding effect, a valuable feature missing from ZenBusiness’ library.
Long-term support as your business grows
LegalZoom lets you start with formation, then add the services your LLC needs as it grows, from registered agent and compliance support to business licenses, virtual mail, trademarks, and more.
ZenBusiness bundles compliance and registered agent services into some of its paid plans, and those can be useful as your LLC matures. But LegalZoom offers those options too, along with a broader and more valuable set of business services to support you well after launch.
For many business owners, that flexibility matters because some services, like annual report filings or compliance support, may not be relevant until months after formation, depending on your state and business’ needs.
Even when they do become relevant, LegalZoom’s Compliance Filings can go further than ZenBusiness’ bundled compliance features, with optional white-glove support available for licenses, regulatory updates, state filings, and hands-on help when compliance needs get more complex.
A track record that speaks for itself
Both LegalZoom and ZenBusiness have strong customer reviews, with thousands of Trustpilot ratings from business owners. But LegalZoom brings a longer track record to the table: 25 years of experience and more than 5 million businesses formed, compared to ZenBusiness’ 11 years and 900,000+.
That experience matters when you’re choosing a service to help start your business. LegalZoom has supported entrepreneurs through millions of formations and business milestones, giving new LLC owners a more established platform to rely on from launch to what comes next.
Attorney guidance from day one
For most business owners, legal questions aren’t a matter of if—they’re a matter of when. When one comes up, you may need answers quickly, not after spending days searching for the right attorney and waiting to get on their schedule.
LegalZoom Pro and Premium LLC plans include unlimited 30-minute attorney consultations on new topics for 30 days, so you can get advice and have documents reviewed when early decisions matter most. Just choose from a network of vetted business attorneys and schedule a consultation at a convenient time, often within 24 to 48 hours.
ZenBusiness doesn’t offer attorney support. You’ll have to find and hire a business attorney separately, with average rates around $377 per hour in the U.S.
150+ legal documents, ready to sign
LegalZoom Pro and Premium plans include access to 150+ attorney-drafted document templates for one year. Paired with attorney consultations, you can even have a LegalZoom network attorney review your documents to ensure they’re accurate and tailored to your needs before finalizing them.
ZenBusiness only offers around 25 templates, available as a $99 add-on or included with its premium plan. Aside from having 6x as many templates, LegalZoom’s document library includes guided tools to help you fill out the forms and unlimited eSignatures to get them signed with legally-binding effect, a valuable feature missing from ZenBusiness’ library.
Long-term support as your business grows
LegalZoom lets you start with formation, then add the services your LLC needs as it grows, from registered agent and compliance support to business licenses, virtual mail, trademarks, and more.
ZenBusiness bundles compliance and registered agent services into some of its paid plans, and those can be useful as your LLC matures. But LegalZoom offers those options too, along with a broader and more valuable set of business services to support you well after launch.
For many business owners, that flexibility matters because some services, like annual report filings or compliance support, may not be relevant until months after formation, depending on your state and business’ needs.
Even when they do become relevant, LegalZoom’s Compliance Filings can go further than ZenBusiness’ bundled compliance features, with optional white-glove support available for licenses, regulatory updates, state filings, and hands-on help when compliance needs get more complex.
A track record that speaks for itself
Both LegalZoom and ZenBusiness have strong customer reviews, with thousands of Trustpilot ratings from business owners. But LegalZoom brings a longer track record to the table: 25 years of experience and more than 5 million businesses formed, compared to ZenBusiness’ 11 years and 900,000+.
That experience matters when you’re choosing a service to help start your business. LegalZoom has supported entrepreneurs through millions of formations and business milestones, giving new LLC owners a more established platform to rely on from launch to what comes next.
100% Accurate Filing Guarantee
100% Accurate Filing Guarantee
We're committed to the highest quality and accuracy. If your filing is rejected or incorrect
due to our error, we'll correct it with the government agency at no additional cost to you.
We're committed to the highest quality and accuracy. If your filing is rejected or incorrect due to our error, we'll correct it with the government agency at no additional cost to you.
LegalZoom vs. ZenBusiness: Which service gives you more value?
The sticker price doesn’t tell the full story. ZenBusiness bundles some useful services into its paid plans, but when you compare features side by side, LegalZoom gives you more for your money.
LegalZoom Pro
LegalZoom Pro
To match ZenBusiness Pro, LegalZoom Pro would need:
Base plan. $249 + state filing fees
Compliance Filings. $199/year
Expedited filing. $99
Feature-matched total: about $547
ZenBusiness Pro
ZenBusiness Pro
To match LegalZoom Pro, ZenBusiness Pro would need:
Base plan. $199/year + state filing fees
Comparable attorney support. ~$754*
Legal document library. $99
Feature-matched total: about $1,052
LegalZoom Premium
LegalZoom Premium
To match ZenBusiness Premium, LegalZoom Premium would need:
Base plan. $299 + state filing fees
Compliance Filings. $199/year
Registered agent service. $249/year
Expedited filing. $99
Feature-matched total: about $846
ZenBusiness Premium
ZenBusiness Premium
To match LegalZoom Premium, ZenBusiness Premium would need:
Base plan. $399/year + state filing fees
Comparable attorney support. ~$754
Six months of bookkeeping tools. $180
Feature-matched total: about $1,333
For most new LLC owners, the better value is the service that helps with more than just state filings. LegalZoom gives you attorney access, document tools, and business support in one place, so you can start strong and keep building with more confidence.
LegalZoom vs. ZenBusiness: Which service gives you more value?
The sticker price doesn’t tell the full story. ZenBusiness bundles some useful services into its paid plans, but when you compare features side by side, LegalZoom gives you more for your money.
LegalZoom Pro
LegalZoom Pro
To match ZenBusiness Pro, LegalZoom Pro would need:
Base plan. $249 + state filing fees
Compliance Filings. $199/year
Expedited filing. $99
Feature-matched total: about $547
ZenBusiness Pro
ZenBusiness Pro
To match LegalZoom Pro, ZenBusiness Pro would need:
Base plan. $199/year + state filing fees
Comparable attorney support. ~$754*
Legal document library. $99
Feature-matched total: about $1,052
LegalZoom Premium
LegalZoom Premium
To match ZenBusiness Premium, LegalZoom Premium would need:
Base plan. $299 + state filing fees
Compliance Filings. $199/year
Registered agent service. $249/year
Expedited filing. $99
Feature-matched total: about $846
ZenBusiness Premium
ZenBusiness Premium
To match LegalZoom Premium, ZenBusiness Premium would need:
Base plan. $399/year + state filing fees
Comparable attorney support. ~$754
Six months of bookkeeping tools. $180
Feature-matched total: about $1,333
For most new LLC owners, the better value is the service that helps with more than just state filings. LegalZoom gives you attorney access, document tools, and business support in one place, so you can start strong and keep building with more confidence.
Ready to start your business with confidence?
Form My LLC
More than formation—build a business that lasts
More than formation—build a business that lasts
Experience matters. With over 25 years in business, we’ve helped 5M+ companies get started—and stay compliant.
Launch fast—with proven experience
We’ve seen it all. Our 25+ years of experience means we know the nuances of every business type and industry.
Personalized guidance—right from day one
We guide you through the process so you don’t miss the details that matter and avoid costly mistakes.
Real support—that grows with you
From filing to your first big milestone, our specialists and attorney network help you move forward with confidence.
Built for growth—a partner for the long run
From compliance to contracts, we offer the tools and services to help your business stay protected and growing for years.
Form My LLC
Launch fast—with proven experience
We’ve seen it all. Our 20+ years of experience mean we know the nuances of every business type and industry.
Personalized guidance—right from day one
We guide you through the process so you don’t miss the details that matter and avoid costly mistakes.
Real support that grows with you
From filing to your first big milestone, our specialists and attorney network help you move forward with confidence.
More than formation—a partner for the long run
From compliance to contracts, we offer the tools and services to help your business stay protected and growing for years.
Frequently asked questions
Does ZenBusiness offer attorney consultations?
No. ZenBusiness specializes in LLC formation and compliance services, but it doesn’t offer attorney consultations. That can matter because compliance is not always just administrative. As your business grows, you may have legal questions about ownership, contracts, expansion, state requirements, or what to do if something changes. LegalZoom gives you a direct path to attorney guidance through its paid LLC packages and Business Attorney Plan.
Which service is better for fast LLC filing?
LegalZoom’s standard turnaround is generally 5–14 days, while ZenBusiness typically takes 7–10 days. Both also offer expedited one-day filing options, though final processing time still depends on your state’s office.
Do LegalZoom or ZenBusiness offer intellectual property services?
LegalZoom offers trademark, copyright, and patent services to help business owners protect their brands, creative work, and inventions. LegalZoom also owns and operates LZ Legal Services, a law firm focused on intellectual property protection for small businesses. ZenBusiness doesn’t offer comparable intellectual property services.
What are the downsides of using LegalZoom?
LegalZoom is best for entrepreneurs who want more than basic filing support, so some plan features may be unnecessary if you only need to submit formation documents. In that case, you can use LegalZoom’s Basic LLC plan for $0 plus state filing fees. But for many business owners, the broader support, included attorney guidance, legal documents, and business tools can make the paid plans worth the upfront cost.
Can LegalZoom represent me in court?
LegalZoom itself can’t represent you in court. However, if you use LegalZoom attorney services, you may be able to retain the network attorney you work with for additional legal help, including representation when available. LegalZoom Business Attorney Plan members also get 25% off additional services handled by their network attorney.
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*Based on two hours of attorney time billed at the national average rate for business matters of $377 per hour.
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