Side-by-side comparison
Bizee vs ZenBusiness vs Incofile
Three LLC formation services, compared on what you actually pay: the package, what renews, the registered agent and the EIN — over 3 years, not just day one.
Bizee and ZenBusiness figures are taken from their own websites in October 2026 and can change at any time; always check the checkout total. Incofile prices are our live prices. Incofile is an independent company and is not affiliated with Bizee or ZenBusiness.
The short answer
Incofile
Best for one-time pricing and personal help
- No subscriptions — packages are paid once
- Lowest registered agent renewal of the three: $119/year (first year free)
- Gold includes the EIN and operating agreement, plus expedited filing, contract templates, a banking resolution and a business tax consultation
- Every order checked by a person who answers by name
- EIN for founders without an SSN handled for you
Bizee
Best for the lowest up-front price
- $0 + state fee starter package
- One-time package prices, no subscription
- Registered agent free for year one, then $149/year
ZenBusiness
Best if you want a compliance subscription
- Pro and Premium include annual-report filing
- 60-day money-back guarantee
- Pro and Premium renew every year; registered agent is extra
Packages and prices
Package prices exclude the state filing fee, which is the same whoever files for you.
| Incofile | Bizee | ZenBusiness | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry package | Silver — $99 One-time. Preparation & filing of formation documents, Unlimited business name searches, Statement of organizer, Lifetime compliance alerts, Online order status tracking, Registered agent service (first year free), Business bank account offer |
Basic — $0 One-time. State filing only. EIN ($70) and operating agreement ($99) are add-ons. |
Starter — $0 One-time. State filing only. EIN ($99) and operating agreement ($99) are add-ons. |
| Middle package | Gold — $399 One-time. Everything in Silver, plus: Operating agreement template, EIN / Tax ID number (IRS Form SS-4), Banking resolution, Business contract templates, Expedited filing, Free business tax consultation |
Standard — $199 One-time. Adds EIN, operating agreement and compliance alerts. |
Pro — $199/year Adds EIN, operating agreement, faster filing and annual-report filing. Renews at $199 a year. |
| Top package | Platinum — $499 One-time. Everything in Gold, plus: Free domain name & business email, Dedicated phone & email support |
Premium — $299 One-time. Adds expedited filing, domain + email, business phone and contract templates. |
Premium — $299/year Adds domain, email, documents library and compliance protection. Renews at $299 a year. |
| Subscription? | No | No | Yes — Pro and Premium renew yearly |
| Registered agent | Free first year, then $119/year | Free for the first year, then $149 a year | Not included in any plan: $199 a year when added to a formation order (ZenBusiness sometimes offers the first year at $99 on its stand-alone page) |
| EIN bought separately | $70 | $70 | $99 |
What an LLC really costs over 3 years
The set most owners need: state filing, an EIN, an operating agreement and a registered agent — using each company's middle package, the first one that includes the EIN and operating agreement.
| Incofile Gold | Bizee Standard | ZenBusiness Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $399 | $199 | $398 |
| Year 2 | $119 | $149 | $398 |
| Year 3 | $119 | $149 | $398 |
| 3-year total | $637 | $497 | $1,194 |
| Yearly cost from year 2 | $119 | $149 | $398 |
Over 3 years Incofile Gold is $557 less than ZenBusiness Pro, because ZenBusiness renews its plan and charges $199 a year for the registered agent. Bizee Standard costs less up front; from year two Incofile is $30 a year cheaper to keep, and Gold also includes expedited filing, contract templates, a banking resolution and a business tax consultation. At Bizee, expedited filing and contract templates come with the $299 Premium package or as add-ons (contract templates are $150). Year-1 figures include the registered agent; state fees, annual-report fees and optional add-ons are excluded.
Why owners choose Incofile
Pay once, keep it simple
No plan that renews every year. After year one, the only recurring cost is the registered agent at $119 — and you can cancel it at any time.
A real person checks your filing
Every order is reviewed by our filing team before it goes to the state, and you can reach the same team by phone at (715) 562-5031.
More in the middle package
Gold includes the EIN and operating agreement, expedited filing, contract templates, a banking resolution and a business tax consultation, plus your first year of registered agent service.
Built for founders abroad
Forming from outside the US? We get your EIN without a Social Security Number and can give you a US business address.
Bizee vs ZenBusiness vs Incofile — FAQs
Which is cheaper, Bizee or ZenBusiness?
For the set most owners need (formation, EIN, operating agreement, registered agent), Bizee is cheaper: its Standard package is a one-time $199, while ZenBusiness Pro is $199 a year and its registered agent is another $199 a year. Over 3 years that is $497 with Bizee and $1,194 with ZenBusiness, before state fees.
Is Incofile cheaper than ZenBusiness?
Yes. Over 3 years the same set costs $637 with Incofile Gold and $1,194 with ZenBusiness Pro. Incofile packages are a one-time fee, while ZenBusiness Pro renews every year.
Is Incofile cheaper than Bizee?
Not on day one. Bizee Standard is $199 and Incofile Gold is $399. From year two the only recurring cost with either company is the registered agent: $119 a year with Incofile versus $149 with Bizee, so Incofile is $30 a year cheaper to keep. Incofile Gold also includes expedited filing, contract templates, a banking resolution and a business tax consultation. Every Incofile order is checked by a person who answers by name.
Do any of these charge a subscription?
Bizee and Incofile formation packages are one-time fees. ZenBusiness Pro ($199/year) and Premium ($299/year) are annual subscriptions. With all three, registered agent service renews yearly.
Which is best for non-US founders?
All three can form an LLC for a non-US owner. Incofile handles the EIN for founders without a Social Security Number as part of the order, and its EIN service is $70 if bought separately.
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