I'm on my second business and used ZenBusiness for my first LLC back in 2020. That went fine. Now I'm forming another one and wondering if people typically stick with the same provider or switch. I don't want to overthink it, but I'm curious if there's any real advantage to being a repeat customer or if it's all the same.
Has anyone used an LLC formation service more than once?
I used Northwest Registered Agent for two LLCs, about tree years apart. Second time was fine. No discount or anything, but I knew the dashboard and didn't have to learn a new system. That was worth something to me.
I've used LegalZoom twice. First time was a while ago. Second time I felt like I was paying for a name more than anything. It worked, but I wouldn't say being a repeat customer mattered.
No. I just file directly with the state now. Cheaper. The forms aren't that hard once you've done it once.
I've heard that from a few people. I still used a service for my second one because I wanted the registered agent part handled. I didn't care about the filing itself, honestly. The registered agent service is the part I'd compare more than the formation fee.
That's fair. I bundle the registered agent with the same company company for both. It's not the cheapest but I don't have to think about it.
Used Incfile for the first one, then they changed names or something? I didn't bother going back. Not because it was bad, I just forgot wHich one I used.
Incfile became Bizee I think. Same thing basically.
I've done three LLCs over the years, not all at once. First two through a service, third one I did myself. Honestly the DIY one caused me the most headaches because I second-guessfed every field. If I do a fourth I'll probably just pay the service again. Not because of loyalty, just to avoid the same anxiety.
Did you use the same service for the first two, or different ones?
Different. First was a local outfit, second was one of the big online ones. I didn't have a strong reason either way.
I think the only real repeat-customer thing I've seen is if you pay for a year of registered agent service they sometimes remind you before it lapses. Not a discount, just less chance of forgetting.