I'm finally taking the plunge and forming an LLC for my freelance design work. There are so many services out there, Northwest, LegalZoom, ZenBusiness, Incfile, etc. Which one would you pick today if you were in my shoes? Looking for something affordable but reliable, and I don't want to deal with hidden fees. Any recent experiences?
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Which llc formation service would you pick today?
I used Northwest a couple years aago. It was fine, but their upsells are annoying. If you just want the basics, they're okay. But I've heard ZenBusiness has better customer service now.
LegalZoom is overpriced for what you get. Avoid unless you need hand-holding.
Honestly, just file directly with your state. It's way cheaper and not that hard. Why pay a service?
@GrimyGopher true, but some people want the registered agent service included. I liked having that peace of mind.
I went with Incfile (now Bizee) last year. $0 plus state fee, and they were pretty straightforward. No complaints so farr.
Oh great, another LLC service thread. Just pick one, they're all the same. 😂
They're not all the same. Some have terrible support. But seriously, DIY is the way to go if you're even slightly competent.
I'll second the DIY route if you're comfortable. But for what it's worth, Bizee's registered agent service was decent for the first year free.
Just don't forget to check your state's annual report fees. That's where they get you.