What Are the Differences Between ZenBusiness’s Starter, Pro, and Premium Plans?
ZenBusiness offers three distinct business formation plans: Starter, Pro, and Premium, designed to cater to a variety of needs and budgets. Below, we provide a comprehensive breakdown of what each plan includes, comparing features, costs, and benefits to help you make an informed decision.
Overview of Shared Features
All ZenBusiness plans include the following services:
- Filing of the business with the appropriate state authorities.
- Access to a free accounting consultation for financial guidance.
- Optional add-ons like Money Pro and the Web Tools Bundle.
Starter Plan
The Starter Plan is ZenBusiness's entry-level offering, ideal for individuals seeking a low-cost solution for business formation.
Features:
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Business Formation filing: (standard filing speed)
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1-Year free trial of Worry-Free Compliance: Annual compliance management service, which includes: Automated email reminders for state compliance deadlines, starting two months prior to due dates. Filing of Annual Reports once you confirm business info. Two complimentary amendments to your business documents each year, excluding state fees. Ensuring your business remains compliant year-round.
Optional add-ons:
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EIN($99)
Cost: $0 + State filing fee.
- Worry-Free Compliance renews at $199/year unless canceled before trial ends.
Pro Plan
The Pro Plan is ZenBusiness's mid-tier and most popular offering, providing crucial compliance services that are essential to business growth.
Features:
- Business Formation Filing: Filing of your business entity paperwork with expedited 1-Day Rush Filing speed to expedite the process.
- Worry-Free Compliance: Annual compliance management service, which includes: Automated email reminders for state compliance deadlines, starting two months prior to due dates. Filing of Annual Reports once you confirm business info. Two complimentary amendments to your business documents each year, excluding state fees. Ensuring your business remains compliant year-round.
- Operating Agreement: A customizable legal document that outlines your LLC’s ownership structure and operating procedures.
- Business Document Templates: A library of business document templates for contracts, HR documents, and other essential business needs.
- Logo Builder: A digital tool that helps you quickly create a professional-looking logo to represent your brand.
Optional add-ons:
- EIN filing: $99
- 30-day free trial of Web Tools Bundle ($15/mo after)
- Both trials start automatically after checkout
Plan Cost: $199 annually, plus the one-time state filing fee.
Note: The Pro Plan does not include registered agent services by default; this can be purchased as an add-on for $199/year.
Premium Plan
The ZenBusiness Premium Plan is the most comprehensive package offered by ZenBusiness, catering to entrepreneurs looking to seamlessly manage essential aspects of business formation and ongoing compliance. Below is a detailed breakdown of the features, pricing, and additional offerings included in the Premium Plan.
Features:
- Business Formation Filing: Filing of your business entity paperwork with expedited 1-Day Rush Filing speed to expedite the process.
- Worry-Free Compliance: Annual compliance management service, which includes: Automated email reminders for state compliance deadlines, starting two months prior to due dates. Filing of Annual Reports once you confirm business info. Two complimentary amendments to your business documents each year, excluding state fees. Ensuring your business remains compliant year-round.
- Registered Agent Service: We help you comply with state requirements to have a registered agent available during normal business hours. This helps keep you in good standing and avoid fines in your state. A registered agent acts as your business’s official point of contact with the government and legal entities. They receive and forward important documents such as lawsuit notifications, service of process, state compliance notices, and annual report reminders to the business owner(s). By ensuring these communications are delivered in a timely manner, the registered agent helps keep your company in good standing.
- Operating Agreement: A customizable legal document that outlines your LLC’s ownership structure and operating procedures.
- Business Document Templates: A library of business document templates for contracts, HR documents, and other essential business needs.
- Logo Builder: A digital tool that helps you quickly create a professional-looking logo to represent your brand.
Optional add-ons:
- EIN filing: $99
- 60-day free trial of Money Pro ($30/mo after)
- 30-day free trial of Web Tools Bundle ($15/mo after)
- Both trials start automatically after checkout
Plan cost: $349/year
- Money Pro auto-renews at $30/month unless canceled before trial ends
- Web Tools Bundle renews at $15/month unless canceld before trial ends.
Which plan is best for me?
- Choose the Starter Plan if you need basic LLC filing services and are on a tight budget.
- Opt for the Pro Plan if you need expedited filing, and compliance support essential for opening a business bank account.
- Select the Premium Plan if you want an all-in-one package, including expedited filing, annual compliance support, and state required registered agent service.