I'm forming a single-member LLC in Wyoming this month. No employees, just me consulting from home. Bizee's $0 package plus the state fee seems almost too cheap. Has anyone used them for a simple LLC like this? I don't want to pay for a registered agent if I can be my own, but I also don't want to mess up the filing.
LLC Formation
Is Bizee enough for a single-member LLC with no employees?
Bizee is fine if you literally just need the Articles of Organization filed and nothing else. But read the fine print on the free package. They upsell registered agent service hard, and if you skip it you still have to provide a Wyoming address on the form.
I used them last year for a single-member LLC in New Mexico. Filing went through in about a week. No complaints on the basic filing. The dashboard is a little clunky but it works.
You can be your own registered agent in Wyoming as long as you have a physical address there. A lot of people don't realize the address has to be a street address, not a PO box. If you're out of state, that gets annoying.
The free packae is basically a lead magnet. They will call you about EIN, business banking, and compliance. Not a scam, but expect the sales follow-up. For a no-employee LLC it's probably enough though.
Do you actually need an EIN? Single member with no employees can use their SSN in some cases, but I'd still get an EIN for privacy. You can apply directly with the IRS for free, no need to pay Bizee for that.
I'd compare the total cost including the registered agent renewal. Bizee's free filing often bundles a year of agent service, then auto-renews at a higher rate. If you don't need them as agent, just file directly with the Wyoming Secretary of State. Their online portal is straightforward.
Filing direct in Wyoming is like $100 and takes 15 minutes. The only reason to use a service is if you want the little extras like a template operating agreement. But for a single member you can find one online.
Has anyone had trouble canceling the registered agent renewal with Bizee? I've heard it's not always obvious how to turn off auto-renew.
The auto-renew point is what worries me. I think I'll file directly with the state and skip Bizee for the filing. Might still use use them for the EIN if it's free, but I'll double-check that.