Bizee's free formation deal caught my attention, but I'm still hesitant

I used them for an LLC a couple years back. The free formation is legit, but they upsell hard on registered agent service and compliance tools. You can decline those, but the dashboard nags you constantly. Not a scam, just annoying.

Check the fine print on the free deal. Sometimes 'free' means you pay state fees and theb they auto-enroll you in their registered agent service after a trial. I'd compare with Northwest or ZenBusiness before pulling the trigger.

Why bother with a formation service at all? If you're a solo consultant, you can file the Articles of Organization yourself for $50-$200 depending on the state. Bizee and others just charge for convenience.

I went with Bizee because I didn't want to deal With paperwork. The free formation was smooth, but I ende up paying for their registered agent after the first year because I forgot to switch. My fault, but it felt a bit sneaky. If you're organized, you can avoid the extras.

What state are you in? That matters a lot. Some states have horrible annual fees and Bizee's compliance reminders are actually helpful. But if you're in Wyoming or New Mexico, you might not need their services at all.

I'd say skip the free deal and pay a one-time fee somewhere else. The free offers are lead magnets for their subscription services. You'll likely end up spending more in the long run if you're not careful. Just my two cents.

Honestly, for a side consulting gig, you might not even need an LLC. A sole prop with a DBA and good insurance could suffice. But if you do want the liability protection, make sure you understand the ongoing costs—registered agent, annual report, franchise tax. Bizee's free formation is just the start.

I'm in Texas, so the annual franchise tax is a thing. I'll look into the registered agent requirement and compare options. The upsell warnings are helpful—I hadn't considered that the free deal might lock me into their ecosystem.