Business Formation to Start, Run and Grow your Business

A business formation plan for every idea, side gig, part time or go-big business.

Thinking about starting a business? We’ve got everything new or existing customers need — from securing the perfect name to filing with the state to automatically tracking your expenses — it’s all here. Once you’re official, we’ll provide all the tools needed to run and grow your business. So let’s get started.

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Compare LLC Packages

Identify the package that’s right for your business and then get started

starter

$0

DOES NOT RENEW*

plus state filing fees

File in 2 to 3 weeks **

Top Features

  • Our Standard Filing Speed
  • Worry-Free Compliance*
  • 100% Accuracy Guarantee

pro

$199

BILLED ANNUALLY

plus state filing fees

File in 1 to 5 days **

Top Features

  • Our Fastest Filing Speed
  • Employer ID Number (EIN)
  • Operating Agreement

premium

$349

BILLED ANNUALLY

plus state filing fees

File in 1 to 5 days **

Top Features

  • Business Documents
  • Domain Name & Email Address
  • Business Website Builder

*SPECIAL OFFER – get Starter for $0 plus state fees. Includes 1 optional free year of Worry-Free Compliance that renews at $199/yr.

**These filing times are averages and include our processing times and Secretary of State turnaround times which vary by state.

Expect the best to kickstart your business

A great name

A great name

We make sure your business name is available before filing. It it’s unavailable, we’ll contact you to find a good alternative.

100% accurate filing

100% accurate filing

We submit and verify your Articles of Organization and any other required paperwork to the state to file your business.

Friendly, expert help

Friendly, expert help

Rely on our experts for all your business questions and needs. Call us, email us, or chat with us. Our team is eager to help.

How much do LLCs cost by state?

Fees can vary from state to state. Use our interactive map to easily check your state’s mandatory filing fee.

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Business Formation FAQs

  • We will file your business formation with the state. First, our team collects and files all the necessary paperwork with the state. Then, the state processes the fling and confirms your business. Once the state approves the filing, we will deliver all documents to your ZenBusiness dashboard where you can access the digital copies or print hard copies.

  • There are two separate fees. The first is what you pay to ZenBusiness to file on your behalf. We offer different packages that include critical services to start and run your business. You can check the fees on this page. The second is state filing fee and fees vary state by state. You can use our handy calculator on this page to find your state’s filing cost. These fees we pass directly to the state.

  • Filing speed varies by state. You can estimate the time it takes to file your LLC by using this handy calculator. You can also jump the line in our queue by upgrading to expedite or rush filing for an additional fees.

  • The IRS allows up to $5,000 in startup costs to be deducted from the tax return in the year a business is opened. These business formation costs may be considered tax deductible startup expenses, but you should check with your tax professional to be sure.

  • We stand by our products with a 60-day money back guarantee. ZenBusiness will issue a full refund less any state or other third-party fees for cancellations that occur within 60 days of purchase.

  • Once we submit any paperwork to the government on your behalf, we can’t refund any filing fees. In addition, if you purchase a product through us that is serviced by a third party (such as accounting and tax preparation, registered agent services, etc.), we cannot refund fees paid to those providers.