Compare LLC formation services
Compare 7 services by filing cost, registered agent coverage and renewal fees. Read each review before choosing a package.
Comparison updated
Our recommendations for a basic LLC filing
Basic includes the filing service and a year of registered agent service. The service fee is $0.
Registered agent and virtual mail renew separately.
$0Basic service fee + state feesRead reviewNorthwest
Registered agent and address servicesA year of registered agent service is included with the $39 filing offer. The published renewal is $125/year.
Confirm which mail types the address service covers.
$39Formation service fee + state feesRead reviewMyCompanyWorks
Included LLC documentsThe entry service includes an operating agreement, organizational documents and a guided setup checklist.
Ask whether your package includes registered agent service.
$79Starting service fee + state feesRead reviewInc Authority
Free filing and first-year agent$0 filing with a year of registered agent service. Check the promotion for EIN and expedited-processing options.
Get the registered agent renewal price before ordering.
$0Formation service fee + state feesRead reviewLegalZoom
Optional advisor and attorney accessBasic covers the filing. Paid packages add an EIN, operating agreement and advisor access.
Paid advisor plans renew at $49 or $99/month after 30 days.
$0Basic service fee + state filing feesRead reviewTailor Brands
Website and branding toolsAnnual plans add compliance tools and, with Elite, a website builder and branding tools.
Essential and Elite renew annually. Agent service is an extra $199/year.
$0Lite service fee + state feesRead reviewNCH
Nevada-focused supportThe Nevada package combines formation, an EIN and business coaching. Request a quote for the total cost.
Confirm the price and refund terms in writing.
Get a quoteConfirm service fees and state chargesRead review
Formation and registered agent costs
| Provider | Entry service price | Registered agent | Good fit for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bizee | $0Basic service fee + state fees | First year included; published standalone rate is $149/year. | Low-cost formation |
| Northwest | $39Formation service fee + state fees | First year included with the advertised formation offer; $125/year afterward. | Registered agent and address services |
| MyCompanyWorks | $79Starting service fee + state fees | Separate service advertised from $119/year; check package inclusion. | Included LLC documents |
| Inc Authority | $0Formation service fee + state fees | First year included; confirm the renewal price before ordering. | Free filing and first-year agent |
| LegalZoom | $0Basic service fee + state filing fees | Separate service advertised at $249/year; automatically renews, with rates subject to change. | Optional advisor and attorney access |
| Tailor Brands | $0Lite service fee + state fees | Advertised separately at $199/year; EIN filing is listed at $99. | Website and branding tools |
| NCH | Get a quoteConfirm service fees and state charges | One year advertised in the Nevada bundle; renewal price needs confirmation. | Nevada-focused support |
State filing fees are separate from the service prices above. Each review links to the provider's offer and explains the renewal terms.
How we rank these services
This ranking covers the 7 services reviewed here for a basic LLC filing. We prioritize a low initial service fee and first-year registered agent coverage, then compare renewal prices, included documents and cancellation terms.
- Initial cost. We separate the provider's service fee from government charges.
- Included work. We check whether filing, documents, EIN assistance and agent service are included or extra.
- Ongoing costs. We identify introductory periods, renewal prices when published, and missing information.
- Terms and fit. We compare cancellation conditions and the kind of help each offer emphasizes.
Bizee is first because its Basic offer combines a $0 service fee with a year of registered agent service. Northwest follows for its $39 filing offer and published $125 annual agent renewal. MyCompanyWorks ranks third for including LLC documents and setup guidance in its $79 entry service.
Paid advisory plans, branding subscriptions and Nevada-focused support appear lower for this basic-filing use case. They may be more useful if you need those specific services. This is an editorial order within the reviewed set, based on published offers. Affiliate relationships are disclosed above and on the relevant reviews.
We have not purchased these services or tested customer support and filing speed. The numbers show our recommendation order, not test scores. Each review flags missing prices or conflicting terms.
Choosing a service is optional. You can use our state guides to file directly, or compare the government filing fees before choosing paid help.