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What this does

Preparation and filing of Articles of Organization, operating agreements, EIN registration, and registered agent representation.

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Before you pay

Ask for the scope and total price in writing: the task, who will do it, what you receive, and whether revisions or a court appearance are included.

Price ranges & billing expectations

$0 service fee on basic plans (ZenBusiness/LegalZoom) + mandatory state fees ($50–$500). Registered agent services run $99–$249/year.

These are directory estimates, not quotes. Geography, complexity and provider terms change the price. A retainer may be an advance against future bills, rather than the final cost.

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Listed prices · confirm directly

ZenBusiness

$0 service fee + state filing fees

Form an LLC with your state Secretary of State

Not a substitute for attorney advice · No court appearance included
Scope, costs & limitations

Service: LLC Formation Service

Prepares and submits Articles of Organization to your state business registrar.

May be useful for

  • New business owners wanting standard LLC liability protection
  • Transparent state filing processing

Not included

  • Mandatory state government filing fees ($50–$500 depending on state)
  • Custom operating agreements for complex multi-member ventures

Directory-listed price: $0 service fee + state filing fees · Billing: one-time. Confirm the current price, eligibility and scope directly. Filing fees may be extra.

State government fees are required and billed at exact cost. Registered agent service is optional ($199/yr).

When another kind of help may be needed

  • complex-corporate-equity-financing
Directory check recorded: 2026-09-13. This is not a live quote or an endorsement.
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Northwest Registered Agent

$39 + state fees ($125/yr registered agent)

LLC filing with local registered agent and business address protection

Not a substitute for attorney advice · No court appearance included
Scope, costs & limitations

Service: Privacy LLC Formation

Prepares and files LLC paperwork while using Northwest's business address on state public records to protect home privacy.

May be useful for

  • Entrepreneurs operating from home who don't want their home address public
  • Simple, transparent pricing with no hidden renewal upsells

Not included

  • Mandatory state filing fees
  • Tax preparation or legal advice

Directory-listed price: $39 + state fees ($125/yr registered agent) · Billing: one-time. Confirm the current price, eligibility and scope directly. Filing fees may be extra.

State filing fees are billed at exact state government cost.

When another kind of help may be needed

  • sec-registered-offerings
Directory check recorded: 2026-09-13. This is not a live quote or an endorsement.
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Rocket Lawyer

$39.99 / mo (or $149–$349/yr)

Unlimited customizable documents plus written attorney questions

Attorney involvement listed · No court appearance included
Scope, costs & limitations

Service: Documents + Legal Advice

Full document template library with electronic signature, 12 to 36 written attorney answers per year, and 30-minute consultations on new legal matters.

May be useful for

  • Users who need to generate multiple contracts, leases, or business agreements
  • Small landlords, freelancers, or independent contractors
  • Getting occasional attorney questions answered in writing

Not included

  • Court filing or representation of record
  • Ongoing litigation defense on a single matter
  • Complex custom contract drafting from scratch

Directory-listed price: $39.99 / mo (or $149–$349/yr) · Billing: month. Confirm the current price, eligibility and scope directly.

7-day free trial auto-renews at $39.99/mo unless cancelled. Consultations cover NEW legal matters only.

When another kind of help may be needed

  • ongoing-court-trial
  • multi-party-litigation
Directory check recorded: 2026-09-13. This is not a live quote or an endorsement.
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Make an informed choice

Advantages
  • Limits personal liability for business debts and lawsuits
  • Simplifies obtaining a business bank account and EIN
  • Formation services ensure filing documents meet state requirements
Limitations
  • State government filing fees are mandatory regardless of service used
  • Registered agent fees auto-renew annually
Billing & other things to check
  • The advertised '$0 LLC' is not free: every state charges a mandatory state filing fee that goes directly to the government ($50 to $500 depending on state)
Questions to ask before agreeing
  • What is my state's annual report filing fee and deadline?
  • Do I need a separate city or county business license to operate legally?
When to ask about representation
  • You are raising outside venture capital or issuing equity to multiple co-founders with vesting schedules
Free tools & other routes

File directly through your state's Secretary of State online business portal for $0 service fees.

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