Bizee (formerly Incfile) vs LegalZoom
Last updated July 2026
Bizee
Free LLC formation (you pay only state fees)
Advantages
- Silver plan is $0, pay only your state filing fee
- Free registered agent service for the first year on every plan
- Fast turnaround: typically 1-2 business days after state processing
- Includes online dashboard for entity management
- No hidden fees on the base package
Drawbacks
- Registered agent renewal is $119/yr after year one
- Silver plan doesn't include an operating agreement or EIN (Gold or Platinum needed)
- Upsells throughout checkout can inflate the effective cost
- Ongoing legal support is limited vs LegalZoom
LegalZoom
Household-name legal services with a full attorney network
Advantages
- Most recognizable brand in DIY legal services
- Optional LZ Attorney Network for on-demand legal advice
- Broad service catalog: LLC, trademark, wills, contracts, business licenses
- Guided flow is beginner-friendly
- 30-day satisfaction guarantee
Drawbacks
- Base plan is $0 but state processing is standard 4-6 weeks (expedite costs extra)
- Registered agent is $249/yr, more than double Bizee's
- Aggressive upsell throughout signup
- Total effective cost usually higher than Bizee for the same package
Bizee (rebranded from Incfile in 2023) formed millions of LLCs on a free-forever base package. LegalZoom is the household name with the biggest ad budget and a broader legal ecosystem. Bizee wins on price; LegalZoom wins on integrated legal services.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Bizee | LegalZoom |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $0 + state fee (Silver) | $0 + state fee (Basic) |
| Registered Agent | Free for year one; $119/yr after | $249/yr add-on |
| Turnaround | 1-2 business days + state processing | 4-6 weeks standard; expedited available |
| EIN Included | Gold plan ($199) and above | Standard Plus and above |
| Operating Agreement | Gold plan and above | Standard and above |
| Legal Services | Add-on legal document templates; no attorney network | LZ Attorney Network available on Pro plans |
| Ongoing Compliance | Annual report reminders + optional filing service | Compliance monitoring available as add-on |
| Customer Support | Phone, email, chat during business hours | Phone, email, chat; longer wait times than Bizee |
Bizee Wins
Bizee wins on effective cost, LegalZoom charges more for the same core formation service without meaningfully better outcomes.
For the base LLC formation itself, both services file identical documents with the state. Bizee costs $0 base and includes a free year of registered agent; LegalZoom charges more for both. LegalZoom earns its premium only if you'll actually use the LZ Attorney Network for ongoing legal advice ($40+/mo), most first-time founders don't. Choose Bizee unless you specifically want attorney-on-tap.
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