LegalZoom vs. ZenBusiness: Registered Agent Service Comparison

How Each Company Prices Registered Agent Service

As published on each company's own site in October 2026, ZenBusiness's dedicated registered agent page advertises $99 for the first year, renewing at $199 a year. A separate ZenBusiness products page lists $199 a year as the standing rate without mentioning a first-year discount, so confirm which figure applies at checkout. LegalZoom charges a flat $249 a year for registered agent service, the same in year one and at renewal, though LegalZoom notes the renewal rate is subject to change.

Comparing the First Year

If ZenBusiness's advertised $99 first-year rate applies, it is $150 less than LegalZoom's $249 charge in year one. Even if the flatter $199 rate applies instead, ZenBusiness is still $50 less expensive than LegalZoom in year one.

Comparing the Renewal Price

At renewal, ZenBusiness's $199-a-year rate remains $50 a year lower than LegalZoom's $249-a-year rate. Unlike LegalZoom, which keeps the same number from year one to year two, ZenBusiness's advertised structure involves an increase from $99 to $199 if the first-year discount applies, which is still lower than LegalZoom's rate in both years.

ZenBusiness's Worry-Free Compliance Add-On

Separate from the registered agent service itself, ZenBusiness's Starter LLC plan includes the first year of its Worry-Free Compliance service free, renewing at $199 a year afterward. This is a distinct subscription from registered agent service, so a ZenBusiness Starter customer may see two separate $199-a-year charges in year two if both apply.

Annual Report Filing and Other Add-Ons

ZenBusiness charges $100 plus the state's own fee for annual report filing; LegalZoom charges $99 per filing plus the state fee, or $199 a year for a subscription. ZenBusiness's operating agreement and EIN filing are each $99 in its Starter plan, included in Pro; LegalZoom's Basic-package add-ons are $99 for an operating agreement and $79 for EIN filing, included in Pro.

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

ZenBusiness publishes the lower registered agent price at both the first-year and renewal stage compared with LegalZoom in this specific comparison, though confirm which of ZenBusiness's two published rates ($99 first year or $199 flat) applies to your order before assuming the lower figure.

Two ZenBusiness Prices Appear on Two Different Pages

ZenBusiness's registered agent page and its products page do not show identical pricing: one describes a $99 first-year discount before a $199 renewal, the other lists $199 as a flat standing rate. Check the specific order summary at checkout rather than relying on either marketing page alone.

Bundled Compliance Services Add to the Real Renewal Cost

If you choose ZenBusiness's Starter plan, its free first year of Worry-Free Compliance also converts to a paid $199-a-year subscription afterward, separate from the registered agent fee. Add both renewal figures together when estimating your year-two cost with ZenBusiness.

LegalZoom's Flat Rate Is Simpler, if Higher

LegalZoom's unchanged $249-a-year rate, aside from its own note about future rate changes, is simpler to plan around than a rate that may step up from $99 to $199, even though it is the higher number in both years compared with ZenBusiness.

Confirm Both Companies' Current Pricing Before Ordering

Both companies' pricing pages can change, so verify the current rate directly before relying on any figure in this comparison for a purchase decision.

This Is Not Legal or Tax Advice

Which company's structure fits your business depends on your budget and how you prefer to plan for renewal costs. Talk to a tax professional about ongoing compliance costs before deciding.