I run a small tattoo studio and recently used Bizee to set up an LLC. The process was mostly smooth, but I hit a few snags with the registered agent service and their customer support response time. Wanted to share my experience and see if others have used them for their creative businesses. Overall, I'd say it's decent for the price, but don't expect white-glove service.
LLC filing
A tattoo artist's experience with Bizee
Thanks for sharing. I've been considering them for my woodworking shop. How long did it take for your LLC to be approved?
I used them last year for my freelance writing LLC. The approva was quick, maybe a week, but I didn't opt for the registered agent service. I've heard mixed things about that part.
I'm a tattoo artist too and have been on the fence about forming an LLC. Did you use their premium package? I'm wondering if the extra cost is worth it for the compliance support.
I've used Bizee for two businesses now. The first time was great, but the second time I had trouble with their customer service. It took days to get a response. For a simple filing, it's fine, but if you need ongoing support, you might want to look elsewhere.
I agree with mapleandmoss. I used them for my LLC and the initial filing was easy, but when I had a question about annual reports, it was hard to get a straight answer. I ended up figuring it out myself.
I think for a tattoo artist, an LLC is a good idea for liability. I used a different service, but Bizee seems popular. How mcuh did you pay in total, if you don't mind sharing?
I've been a solo tattoo artist for years and never formed an LLC. Is it really necessary? I have liability insurance. Just curious.
Timberframe_tom, I think it depends on your risk tolerance. An LLC separates personal and business assets, which insurance might not fully cover. I'm leaning towards forming onne for that reason.
I used Bizee for my LLC and had a good experience. The customer service was responsive when I called. Maybe it depends on the time of day or the specific issue. I'd use them again.
Thanks for the info. I think I'll give them a try. The price seems reasonable.
One more thing: if you're in a state that requires a registered agent, Bizee's service is convenient but not the cheapest. You can be your own registered agent if you have a physical address, which many tattoo artists do if they have a shop.
That's a good point. I act as my own registered agent for my LLC and it's saved me money. Just have to remember to file the annual reports.