ZenBusiness review (2026): pricing, fees and who it's for

Formation and compliance platform offering registered agent, annual report filing and an app.

By the OwnerUnlocked team · Facts checked Oct 4, 2026 · How we rate · Partner links

8.1/10

OwnerUnlocked score

Best for: Owners who want annual reports filed on a yearly plan

Cost for a new business 35%8.0

from about $17/mo

Owner ratings 30%9.3

4.7/5 average across public ratings

Spanish and support 20%5.0

Not confirmed

Openness 15%10.0

published prices, free plan or trial, app

Starting priceFrom $17/mo

Free plan or trialFree plan

SpanishNot confirmed

SupportPhone, chat; M-F 8-8, Sat-Sun 9-6 CT

Mobile appYes

Public rating4.8/5 · Trustpilot (32,795)

Good fit if

Owners who want annual reports filed on a yearly plan

Pick something else if

You only need a registered agent; $199/yr costs more than some rivals.

What we like

Worry-Free Compliance files your annual report plus 2 amendments for $199/yr.
60-day money-back guarantee and 100% accuracy guarantee on filings.
Phone and chat 7 days a week; weekdays 8am–8pm CT.
iPhone app rated 4.5/5 from about 1,700 ratings.

Watch out for

Registered agent is $199/yr and not included in any plan.
EIN and operating agreement cost $99 each on Starter.
Registered agent address can't be used as your business address.

ZenBusiness pricing

Plan	Price	Notes
Starter	$0 + state fees	Filing only; optional free first year of compliance
Pro	$199 + state fees	Renews $199/yr; annual report, EIN, operating agreement
Registered agent	$199/yr	Add-on; $99 first year with a new LLC
Premium	$299 + state fees	Renews $299/yr; adds Advanced Compliance, domain, email

Prices as published on Oct 4, 2026. Confirm on their site; promotions change often.

Your yearly cost, by state

Service	Agent per year	They file your report
Bizee	$149	Not published
ZenBusiness	$199	$100 + state fee
LegalZoom	$249	$99 + state fee
Northwest Registered Agent	$125	$100 + state fee
Tailor Brands Only when you form with them	—	Not published
Do it yourself Be your own agent; file the report yourself	$0	State fee only

List prices for an existing LLC, before promotions. Report totals apply in years a report is due.

The details

Registered agent	$199/yr; $99 1st year with new LLC
Files your annual report	Yes; $100 + state fee per report, or $199/yr plan
Deadline alerts	Yes, reminders and compliance scorecard
Mail scanning	RA documents scanned to dashboard
Keeps your address private	RA address only; not usable as business address
Switch an existing LLC	Yes; they file the change (state fee may apply)
EIN service	$99 (included in Pro/Premium)
Operating agreement	$99 template (included in Pro/Premium)
Forming a new LLC	$0 / $199 / $299 + state fees
Guarantee	60-day money-back; 100% accuracy

Before you sign up

You'll need

Business name and state of formation
Your contact information
Current registered agent details, if switching

Do this first: Have your LLC's state and filing number handy. If you already named yourself as agent, switching is a short form with your state.

See where this step fits in your startup checklist →

Free option first: You can be your own registered agent for free. The catch: your address becomes public and someone must be there in business hours to accept legal papers. You can also file your annual report yourself on the state's site for just the state fee.

What users say in public ratings

4.8/5

Trustpilot · 32,795 ratings

4.5/5

App Store · 1,749 ratings

Seen on Oct 4, 2026. App store ratings mostly reflect the app; Trustpilot leans toward billing and support stories.

ZenBusiness alternatives

8.5/10BizeeSpanish-speaking owners needing registered agent and filings · From $12/mo ZenBusiness vs Bizee
8.1/10LegalZoomOwners wanting compliance filings plus optional attorney access · From $21/mo ZenBusiness vs LegalZoom
7.4/10Northwest Registered AgentOwners who want a low flat-rate registered agent · From $10/mo ZenBusiness vs Northwest Registered Agent
6.5/10Tailor BrandsNew owners forming an LLC who also want logos · Price on request ZenBusiness vs Tailor Brands

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Questions

How much does ZenBusiness cost?

Starter: $0 + state fees; Pro: $199 + state fees; Registered agent: $199/yr; Premium: $299 + state fees.

Does ZenBusiness have a free plan?

Yes. Starter costs $0 + state fees.

Does ZenBusiness offer help in Spanish?

We couldn't confirm Spanish support. Ask them before you sign up.

What do I need to sign up for ZenBusiness?

Business name and state of formation; Your contact information; Current registered agent details, if switching.

Is ZenBusiness good for a new business?

It fits owners who want annual reports filed on a yearly plan. Pick something else if you only need a registered agent; $199/yr costs more than some rivals.

What are the alternatives to ZenBusiness?

Bizee (Spanish-speaking owners needing registered agent and filings); LegalZoom (Owners wanting compliance filings plus optional attorney access); Northwest Registered Agent (Owners who want a low flat-rate registered agent); Tailor Brands (New owners forming an LLC who also want logos).

Sources

Checked Oct 4, 2026. Something out of date? Tell us. Our score is calculated from public facts; partners can't pay for a better one.