Swyft Filings vs. LegalZoom: Registered Agent Service Comparison

What Swyft Filings Charges for Registered Agent Service

As published on its own site in October 2026, Swyft Filings bills registered agent service quarterly rather than as a flat annual fee, at $149 or more per quarter, about $596 a year. Because it is billed quarterly from the start, Swyft Filings does not publish a separate discounted first-year rate the way some competitors do; the amount charged in year one and the amount charged at renewal are the same.

What LegalZoom Charges for Registered Agent Service

LegalZoom's Basic LLC package does not include registered agent service. It is priced separately at $249 a year, the same amount in year one and at renewal, though LegalZoom notes on its own site that the renewal rate is subject to change in the future.

Comparing the Annual Cost

On a yearly basis, LegalZoom's published $249-a-year rate is lower than Swyft Filings's roughly $596-a-year quarterly total. Both figures apply from year one, since neither company discounts a first year before stepping up to a higher renewal rate; the number you see at signup is close to the number you pay going forward with either company, with LegalZoom's own caveat that its rate can change.

Neither Company Bundles a Free Year

Unlike providers that include a free or discounted first year of registered agent service with LLC formation, neither Swyft Filings's Basic package nor LegalZoom's Basic package includes registered agent service at no charge. Both treat it as a separate line item from the formation fee itself.

Annual Report Filing at Each Company

Swyft Filings publishes annual report filing at $99 plus state fees on its own comparison blog post rather than a dedicated pricing page. LegalZoom charges $99 per filing plus the state fee, or $199 a year for a standing Compliance Filings subscription that covers ongoing filings. The two companies' per-filing prices are close.

What Else Each Company Includes

Swyft Filings's Standard package ($169, marked down from $199) adds an operating agreement, EIN application help, and organizational minutes at no separate charge; its Premium package ($269, marked down from $299) adds same-day processing and a business address. A standalone operating agreement from Swyft Filings is $35. LegalZoom's Basic package prices an operating agreement at $99 and EIN filing help at $79 as separate add-ons, both included in its $249 Pro package.

How LLC Register compares

LLC Register's registered agent service is $99 a year, the same price at renewal. LLC formation is included in year one and annual report filing is included every year, 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

Because Swyft Filings bills quarterly and LegalZoom bills annually, convert both to a yearly figure before comparing them directly, and confirm the current rate on each company's own site, since LegalZoom specifically flags its rate as subject to change. Check whether an operating agreement and EIN help are bundled into the package you are considering or billed as separate add-ons, since that changes the total you pay beyond the registered agent fee itself.

Convert Quarterly Billing to a Yearly Number Before Comparing

Swyft Filings's per-quarter price can look smaller than a competitor's annual price at first glance. Multiply the quarterly figure by four before comparing it with any company that bills annually, so you are comparing like with like.

LegalZoom's Rate Is Explicitly Flagged as Variable

LegalZoom states its registered agent renewal rate is subject to change, a different, less certain commitment than a company that publishes a fixed renewal price. Confirm LegalZoom's current rate directly before assuming $249 will still apply at your renewal date.

Confirm Swyft Filings's Annual Report Price at Checkout

Swyft Filings's $99-plus-state-fees annual report figure comes from the company's own comparison blog post rather than a dedicated pricing page, so confirm it directly before relying on it.

Add Up Several Years, Not Just One

Because neither company discounts a first year, multiplying either company's annual rate by the number of years you expect to keep the LLC active gives a more complete picture than comparing a single year's cost.

What Else the Price Includes

Check whether an operating agreement, EIN application help, and organizational minutes are bundled into the package you are comparing or sold as separate add-ons, since two similar headline prices can buy different things.

This Is Not Legal or Tax Advice

Which service costs less for your specific LLC depends on your state's own filing fee and how long you plan to keep the business running. Talk to a tax professional before deciding how to structure ongoing compliance costs, especially for a multi-state business.