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Both will form your LLC for $0 plus your state fee. Where they differ is what comes after: registered agent renewals, compliance help, and access to a lawyer. Here’s which is the better deal for you, and the cheaper option many people overlook.
Prices from each provider’s site, checked Nov 2026, before state fees. Plan contents change often, so check what’s included at checkout.
Both start at $0 to form an LLC. ZenBusiness is cheaper over time because its registered agent renews at $199 a year versus $249 at LegalZoom.
No. You can form your LLC with one service and use a different registered agent, or be your own if you have a physical address in the state.
LegalZoom, because it offers plans with access to independent attorneys. ZenBusiness focuses on formation and compliance rather than legal advice.