We file your Articles of Organization, retrieve your EIN, and draft your Operating Agreement. Exactly $49. Plus state filing fee — shown upfront, never marked up.
Form My LLC for $49 Flat →✓ No hidden fees ✓ No auto-renewals ✓ Cancel online anytime
One flat price. No upsells at checkout. No "premium" tiers.
State-specific formation documents, properly formatted and filed with your Secretary of State.
We apply for your EIN with the IRS so you can open a bank account, hire employees, and file taxes.
Custom operating agreement — single or multi-member — pre-filled from your information. Covers management, profit distribution, dissolution, and more.
Required in every state. We serve as your registered agent for the first year. Renewal: $49/yr flat, forever.
Never miss a deadline. We track your annual reports, franchise taxes, and filing deadlines with email reminders.
Initial Resolutions, Meeting Minutes, Membership Certificates — everything a properly formed LLC needs.
Same (or better) service. Honest pricing. No surprise fees at checkout.
| Feature | SOSFiler | LegalZoom | ZenBusiness | Northwest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formation Filing | $49 | $0 + upsells | $0 + upsells | $39 |
| Operating Agreement | ✓ Included | $99 add-on | $99+ tier | Not included |
| EIN Filing | ✓ Included | $70 add-on | $99+ tier | Not included |
| Registered Agent (Year 1) | ✓ Included | $249/yr | $199/yr after Y1 | $125/yr |
| Registered Agent Renewal | $49/yr forever | $249/yr | $199/yr | $125/yr |
| Compliance Calendar | ✓ Included | $99/yr add-on | $199+ tier | ✗ |
| Real Total (First Year) | $49 | $400-600+ | $300-500+ | $164+ |
| Hidden Fees / Auto-Renewals | ✓ None | ✗ Yes | ✗ Yes | ✓ Minimal |
* State filing fees are additional and vary by state. All providers charge state fees. Competitor prices as of 2024 — verify on their websites.
Three steps. That's it.
Answer a few questions about your business. Our wizard guides you through everything — takes about 10 minutes. Enter your info once; we populate every document.
We instantly generate all your formation documents, file with your state's Secretary of State, and apply for your EIN with the IRS.
Watch your filing progress in your dashboard. Get email updates at every step. Download your documents as soon as they're ready.
We help with everything your business needs after formation.
Operating under a different name? We handle the DBA filing for all 50 states, including newspaper publication where required. State/county fees extra.
General business licenses, home occupation permits, sales tax registration — we file or guide you through every license your business needs.
Liquor licenses, food permits, short-term rental licenses, cannabis licenses, professional licenses — we handle the complex stuff.
Enter your city, state, and business type. Our AI tells you exactly what licenses and permits you need, with costs and next steps.
Built by people tired of getting ripped off by formation services.
State fees shown upfront at checkout, clearly separated from our service fee. What you see is what you pay — no surprise charges at step 7 of 8.
SSN and personal data encrypted with AES-256. We never sell, rent, or share your information with third parties. Your privacy is a feature, not a liability.
SOSFiler is listed as the Organizer on your public filing — your personal info stays off public records. After formation, we transfer all authority to you via a Statement of Organizer.
We will never silently charge your card. Every renewal requires your explicit action. Cancel online anytime — no phone calls, no retention departments, no guilt trips.
Join thousands of entrepreneurs who formed their LLC the smart way.
Form My LLC for $49 Flat →✓ No hidden fees ✓ No auto-renewals ✓ Cancel online anytime ✓ Satisfaction guaranteed