ZenBusiness Plans — Starter, Pro, and Premium
ZenBusiness offers three formation plans: Starter ($0 service fee + state fee), Pro ($199/year + state fee), and Premium ($399/year + state fee). Pro includes an operating agreement and an EIN. Premium includes registered agent service, an operating agreement, and an EIN. All plans include LLC formation filing. Pro and Premium are annual subscriptions with ongoing service benefits.
Plan Comparison
| Feature | Starter | Pro | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| LLC formation filing | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Registered agent (first year) | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Operating agreement | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| EIN (federal tax ID) | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Rush processing | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Business document templates | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Annual plan price | $0 + state fee | $199 + state fee | $399 + state fee |
Current pricing: zenbusiness.com/pricing-formation-plans — state fees vary and are shown at checkout.
Starter Plan
Best for: Business owners on a tight budget who plan to add services separately, or those who just need the formation filing and already have (or plan to get) a registered agent, EIN, and operating agreement elsewhere.
What you get: Your LLC formation filed with the state. That's the core service.
What you don't get: Registered agent service, EIN, or operating agreement — these are available as separate add-ons.
Important: If you don't add registered agent service to your Starter plan, you'll either need to serve as your own registered agent or find another provider.
Pro Plan
Best for: Most new LLC owners who want everything they need in one place. Pro is the most popular plan.
What you get: Formation + rush filing + operating agreement + Worry-Free Compliance (Essential) + EIN + business document templates. Registered agent service is available as a $199/year add-on.
First-year total cost: $199 + your state's filing fee.
Premium Plan
Best for: Business owners who want the fastest formation possible and want extra resources to get set up properly.
What you get: Everything in Pro + WFC Advanced + registered agent service (first year included, then $199/year).
First-year total cost: $399 + your state's filing fee.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I upgrade my plan after I've already formed my business?
Yes — you can add individual services from your dashboard at any time. If you started with Starter and want to add registered agent service or an operating agreement, go to My Services → Add Services.
Can I downgrade from Pro or Premium to a lower plan?
Plan downgrades aren't available through the self-service dashboard — contact our support team to discuss your options. Downgrading typically means losing services included in your current plan (such as registered agent or operating agreement). If cost is the concern, support can sometimes offer an alternative before processing a downgrade.
Do Pro and Premium plans renew automatically?
Yes — Premium includes ongoing registered agent service, which renews annually at $199/year after the first year. Pro renews at $199/year without RA; RA is available as a separate $199/year add-on. Your total annual renewal cost depends on which additional services you maintain.
I formed my business. What's my annual cost going forward?
After year one, your main ongoing cost is the registered agent service ($199/year) if you're on Premium. Pro renews at $199/year without RA included — you can add RA as a $199/year add-on if needed. You may also add Worry-Free Compliance ($99–$299/year). Your state also charges annual report fees (separate from ZenBusiness's fees). Check the Worry-Free Compliance article for annual report filing costs.
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See current pricing: zenbusiness.com/pricing-formation-plans | Contact our support team with questions.