Best LLC Service
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Our Pick for Best LLC Service: Northwest Registered Agent
- Great Deal: $39 + state fees
- 1st year Registered Agent service included
- Responsive Customer Support
"Northwest actually called me, shortly after completing the online questions after submitting. Walked me through their website and they actually caught an error on my part, with my address. ... I just go to their dashboard and see any documents for review and save or print."
Top LLC Services
We've outlined the realistic 1st year LLC formation package starting costs using well-known business formation services (listed below). We encourage you to explore each service and fill out their forms to truly determine if the formation service meets your needs.
- LegalZoom $$$Initial Cost: $249 Pro Package + State Fees
Ongoing: $199/yr Registered Agent - ZenBusiness $$$Initial Cost: $199 Pro Package + State Fees
Ongoing: $199/yr Registered Agent - Bizee $$$Initial Cost: $199 Gold Package + State Fees
Ongoing: $119/yr Registered Agent - Initial Cost: $199 Essentials + State Fees
Ongoing: $149/yr Registered Agent - Initial Cost: $39 Package + State Fees
Ongoing: $125/yr Registered Agent - Initial Cost: State Fees
Ongoing: $179/year Registered Agent - Swyft Filings $$$$Initial Cost: $199 Standard Package + $199 Registered Agent + State Fees
Ongoing: $199/yr Registered Agent - Tailor Brands $$$$Initial Cost: $199 Essentials + $199 Registered Agent + State Fees
Ongoing: $249/yr Registered Agent
For objectivity, the above list is randomized each time this page is loaded. Prices and offerings may be adjusted by each provider at any time. If you choose one and it doesn't perform to your expectation, please let us know immediately.
What To Know About LLC Formation Services
Typical 1st Year Registered Agent Free
Most top LLC formation services offer the first year of Registered Agent services for free. Be prepared to receive bills for Registered Agent services starting the second year. We list the expected annual registered agent fee.
State Fees
There will always be an additional cost for state filing fees—the fees are based on the state you’re forming your business in.
What You’ll Need
- Business Name
- Owners
- Business Address (many services will offer a virtual)
Professional Formation Services Help Most With
- Articles of Organization (filed with the state)
- Registered Agent
- Employer Identification Number (EIN)
- Operating Agreement
Do Later
- Website Name
- Website
- Bank Account
- Business Phone
- Accountant, Logo
- Advertising