State fee on top
Every ZenBusiness plan is priced "+ state fees". In Wyoming that adds $100 plus a $2 online fee.
FormLLC vs ZenBusiness
FormLLC vs ZenBusiness: one price with the state fee, or $199 a year plus extras?
ZenBusiness Pro costs $199 a year, adds the state fee and a registered agent on top and has no mailing address product. FormLLC's $399 Starter includes the Wyoming state fee, registered agent, mailing address and an EIN in 24 hours.
Key takeaways
- From $399 in Wyoming, state fee included
- Registered agent and mailing address included
- EIN in 24 hours in every plan
- ZenBusiness Pro: $199 a year, plus state fee and a $99 agent
First-year cost
What does a Wyoming LLC cost in year one at FormLLC and at ZenBusiness?
A Wyoming LLC costs $399 in year one at FormLLC, with the state fee, registered agent, mailing address and EIN included. ZenBusiness Pro is $199 a year plus the $102 state fee and a $99 registered agent, about $400, and it has no mailing address product.
| What you need | FormLLC Starter | ZenBusiness Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Advertised price | Included: $399 in Wyoming | Extra or limited: $199 a year, renews every year |
| Wyoming state filing fee | Included: Included | Extra or limited: Extra, $100 plus a $2 online fee |
| Registered agent, first year | Included: Included | Extra or limited: Extra, $99 |
| Virtual mailing address | Included: Included for 1 year | Not included: No address product |
| Operating agreement | Included: Included | Included: Template included |
| Membership certificate | Included: Included | Not included: Not listed |
| BOI report filing | Included: Included | Not included: BOI service discontinued |
| Phone support | Included: Call and email | Extra or limited: Phone and chat, no email |
| First-year total | Included: $399 | Extra or limited: About $400, still without a mailing address |
After year one
What does ZenBusiness charge after the first year?
From year two ZenBusiness charges $199 a year for Pro and $199 a year for the registered agent, both renewing on your card. Its tax service is $899 a year; FormLLC Registration-To-Revenue includes federal tax filing, prepared by a CPA.
| Item | With FormLLC | At ZenBusiness |
|---|---|---|
| Plan | Included: $399, state fee included | Extra or limited: $199 a year, renews automatically |
| Federal tax filing | Included: Included in R2R ($2,599 in Wyoming), CPA-prepared | Extra or limited: $899 a year |
| IRS notice handling | Included: Included in R2R | Not included: Not listed |
Read the small print
What ZenBusiness's price does not show
Taken from each provider's own pricing pages, help center and terms.
Registered agent costs extra
No plan includes a registered agent. It is $99 for the first year, then $199 every year.
No mailing address
ZenBusiness publishes no mailing address product.
Cancellation fee
Its terms say cancelling before the first 12 months may trigger a cancellation fee.
No email support
ZenBusiness offers phone and chat, with no email support.
What you get with FormLLC
Everything a new U.S. LLC needs, in one plan
Each service, and the FormLLC plans that include it.
All plans
State registration (Articles of Organization)
We prepare and file your LLC with the state. Your state's filing fee is added to the plan's base price.
Learn more about State registration (Articles of Organization)All plans
Operating agreement
Your LLC's operating agreement, setting out ownership and how the company is run.
Learn more about Operating agreementAll plans
Membership & validation certificate
A certificate showing each owner's interest in the LLC.
Learn more about Membership & validation certificateAll plans
EIN in 24 hours
We apply for your EIN with the IRS and expedite it in 24 hours.
Learn more about EIN in 24 hoursAll plans
Registered agent (1 year)
A registered agent in your formation state receives official and legal mail for your company.
Learn more about Registered agent (1 year)All plans
Virtual mailing address (1 year)
A virtual mailing address for your company for the first year.
Learn more about Virtual mailing address (1 year)All plans
BOI report filing
We file your beneficial ownership report with FinCEN when one is required.
Learn more about BOI report filingStandard and R2R
Annual state filing
We file your state annual report so your company stays in good standing.
Learn more about Annual state filingStandard and R2R
Bookkeeping
Track your transactions, send invoices, download financial reports and connect multiple bank accounts.
Learn more about BookkeepingR2R
Federal tax filing
A CPA prepares your federal tax return based on your entity type and tax classification.
Learn more about Federal tax filingR2R
IRS notice handling
When the IRS sends your company a notice, FormLLC handles it for you.
Learn more about IRS notice handlingStarter: $399 in Wyoming
Base $299 + State filing fees. Formation, EIN, operating agreement, registered agent and virtual mailing address for 1 year.
Choose this planStandard: $1,799 in Wyoming
Base $1699 + State filing fees. Everything in Starter plus annual state filing, free dissolution and bookkeeping.
Choose this planRegistration-To-Revenue: $2,599 in Wyoming
Base $2499 + State filing fees. All Standard features plus annual state tax filing, federal tax filing, a dedicated bookkeeper and compliance reviewed by a CPA.
Choose this planSwitch to FormLLC
Already formed with ZenBusiness?
Yes, you can keep your company and move only the work you need to FormLLC: your state annual report, your federal tax filing prepared by a CPA, or your registered agent, with call and email support.
Move your annual filing
Keep your company and let FormLLC file your state annual report.
Annual report filingMove your tax filing
A CPA prepares your federal tax return.
Federal tax filingChange your registered agent
Use FormLLC as your registered agent, with call and email support.
Registered agent serviceQuestions answered
FormLLC vs ZenBusiness: common questions
Is FormLLC cheaper than ZenBusiness?
In year one a Wyoming LLC costs $399 at FormLLC and about $400 at ZenBusiness Pro once the state fee and registered agent are added, and ZenBusiness still includes no mailing address. From year two ZenBusiness charges $199 for the plan and $199 for the registered agent.
Does ZenBusiness include a registered agent?
No. ZenBusiness sells the registered agent separately: $99 for the first year, then $199 a year. FormLLC includes it in every plan for the first year.
Does ZenBusiness give a mailing address?
ZenBusiness publishes no mailing address product. FormLLC includes a virtual mailing address for the first year.
Can I move from ZenBusiness to FormLLC?
Yes. Keep your company and order only what you need from FormLLC, such as annual report filing, tax filing or a registered agent.
Competitor prices as shown on each provider's website on 31 October 2026; providers can change them at any time. FormLLC is not affiliated with or endorsed by the providers named, and their names and trademarks belong to their owners.
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