LegalZoom

Overview

LegalZoom gives small business owners a practical way to form an LLC without hiring a lawyer for every step. The Basic plan starts at $0 plus state filing fees and covers articles of organization, a name check, and a tax consult from 1-800Accountant. The Pro plan ($249 plus state fees) adds an operating agreement, EIN, 30 days of attorney access, 150+ customizable legal documents, unlimited eSignatures for one year, and a Wix website. The Premium plan ($299 plus state fees) stacks on six months of bookkeeping tools, unlimited invoices and proposals, and income, expense, and mileage tracking. All plans include a 100% accurate filing guarantee, meaning LegalZoom corrects any filing errors with the government agency at no additional cost. Attorneys in the network average 17 years of experience, and you can filter by state, practice area, and experience level.

Features

• LLC formation with 100% accurate filing guarantee
• EIN (federal tax ID) procurement included in Pro and Premium plans
• 30-day attorney consultation access included in Pro and Premium (auto-renews at $49/month)
• 150+ customizable attorney-drafted legal documents with one year of editor access in Pro and Premium
• Six months of bookkeeping tools with income, expense, and mileage tracking in Premium (auto-renews at $9.99/month)

Best for

LegalZoom works best for first-time business owners who want to form an LLC quickly and correctly without navigating state paperwork alone. It also suits growing small businesses that need ongoing access to legal documents, attorney consultations, and basic bookkeeping tools in one place.