ZenBusiness pricing & fees: what you really pay
Cheapest way over 3 years: Starter, $99 in year 1 and $497 over 3 years with a registered agent, before state fees. Pricing: same price in every state, plus the state fee.
Packages
| Starter | Pro | Premium | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $0 | $199/yr | $299/yr |
| Processing | 7-10 business days (+$79 rush) | 1 business day | 1 business day |
| Registered agent | Not included: $99 1st year, then $199/year | Not included: $99 1st year, then $199/year | Not included: $99 1st year, then $199/year |
| EIN (tax ID) | Extra | Included | Included |
| Operating agreement | Extra | Included | Included |
| Annual report filing / compliance | 1st year | Included | Included |
| Fast processing | Extra | Included | Included |
| Domain | — | — | Included |
| Business email | — | — | Included |
| 3 years with registered agent | $497 | $1,094 | $1,394 |
ZenBusiness registered agent
$99 the first year with a new LLC formation (50% off the first year), then $199 per year. Included according to ZenBusiness: mail scanning, mail alerts. Compare all registered agents →
Extras
- Registered agent service: $199/yr · $99 the first year with a new LLC formation, then $199/yr.
- Employer ID Number (EIN): $99
- Operating agreement template: $99
- Worry-Free Compliance: $199/yr
- Rush processing: $79
Renewals and pre-selected options
What we saw on ZenBusiness's site and order form; we keep a dated screenshot of each.
- Worry-Free Compliance on Starter ($199/yr): free first year, then renews. Starter includes one optional free year of Worry-Free Compliance (renews at $199/yr). Seen Oct 28, 2026.
- Business AI website builder ($15/mo): free 30 days, then renews automatically. After the initial period these services automatically renew at their regular price; cancel any time. Seen Oct 28, 2026.
Total cost in popular states (3 years)
Starter + registered agent + the state's own fees.
- Florida: $899.50
- Texas: $797
- California: $3,007
- Wyoming: $717
FAQ
How much does ZenBusiness really cost?
The cheapest way is ZenBusiness Starter: $99 in year 1 and $497 over 3 years including the registered agent, plus your state's fees.
Does ZenBusiness include a registered agent?
Starter: not included: $99 1st year, then $199/year; Pro: not included: $99 1st year, then $199/year; Premium: not included: $99 1st year, then $199/year.
Prices from ZenBusiness's own website (pricing page), in USD, excluding state fees and sales tax. Not legal or tax advice.