LegalZoom vs. Bizee: LLC Formation Service Comparison

Base LLC Formation Pricing

As published on each company's own site in October 2026, LegalZoom's Basic LLC package and Bizee's Basic LLC package are both $0 plus the state's own filing fee. LegalZoom's higher tiers are Pro at $249 and Premium at $299. Bizee's higher tiers are Standard at $199 and Premium at $299.

Registered Agent Pricing Is the Clearest Difference

LegalZoom does not include registered agent service in its Basic package; it is priced separately at $249 a year, the same rate in year one and at renewal, though LegalZoom notes its renewal rate is subject to change. Bizee includes registered agent service free for the first year with any package (Bizee's own notes mention it has tested shorter free periods of three to twelve months depending on package), renewing afterward at $149 a year. For a new LLC's first year, Bizee's free registered agent service is $249 cheaper than LegalZoom's $249 charge; by year two, the gap narrows to $100 a year ($249 versus $149).

What the Higher Tiers Include

LegalZoom's Pro package, at $249, includes an operating agreement and EIN filing, both of which are separate add-ons in its Basic package at $99 and $79 respectively. Bizee's Standard package, at $199, and Premium, at $299, similarly include an operating agreement and EIN filing, which are $99 and $70 add-ons in its Basic package.

Annual Report Filing Pricing

LegalZoom structures annual report filing two ways: $99 per filing plus the state fee for a one-time filing, or $199 a year for a standing Compliance Filings subscription. Bizee's comparison page publishes a single flat figure, $99 plus the state fee, for the same service.

How LLC Register compares

LLC Register's registered agent service is $99 a year, the same price at renewal. LLC formation in year one and annual report filing are included, while most providers charge $99 to $199 a year extra for annual report filing. State fees are passed through at cost and shown before checkout.

What to Confirm Before You Choose

If a free first year of registered agent service matters to your decision, Bizee's published terms currently offer it while LegalZoom's Basic package does not. If a flat registered agent rate from day one matters more, both companies' published Pro-tier-and-above and registered agent add-on prices are worth comparing against the full first-year total, not the headline Basic-package price alone.

A $0 Headline Price Does Not Include Registered Agent at Either Company

Neither LegalZoom's nor Bizee's $0 Basic package includes ongoing compliance by default in the same way; LegalZoom's Basic excludes registered agent service entirely, while Bizee's Basic includes it only for a free first year. Compare what each $0 price actually includes, not just the number.

LegalZoom's Renewal Rate Is Specifically Flagged as Variable

LegalZoom states on its own site that its registered agent renewal rate is subject to change, a more specific disclosure than simply not mentioning renewal pricing at all. Confirm the current renewal rate directly before assuming $249 will still apply at your renewal date.

Confirm Bizee's Free Period Length

Because Bizee has tested a free registered agent period shorter than a full year for some packages, confirm the length that applies to your specific order at checkout.

Compliance Filings Subscriptions Can Cost More Than Per-Filing Pricing

LegalZoom's $199-a-year Compliance Filings subscription costs more than its $99 per-filing rate if your state's annual report requirement is simple and infrequent; compare both options against your specific state's filing cadence.

This Is Not Legal or Tax Advice

Which package and add-ons make sense for your LLC depends on your specific business and state. Talk to a tax professional, and verify all current prices directly on each company's site before ordering.