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ZenBusiness - best overall
ZenBusiness wins on the metric most founders actually care about: total value across price, included tooling, and ease of use. As of 2026, standalone registered agent service runs $99 for the first year and renews at $199, and it is billed separately as a $199/year add-on on every formation plan. Coverage spans all 50 states, which matters when an online store crosses sales-tax thresholds in new states or a startup foreign-qualifies ahead of a Pacific Rim launch.
Key features: registered agent in all 50 states with same-day document scanning; Worry-Free Compliance with annual report alerts and filings handled on your behalf; a clean dashboard that ties formation, EIN, and operating agreement together; and a formation Starter plan at $0 plus state fees for founders building up piece by piece.
Best for: tech and e-commerce founders who want formation, registered agent, and ongoing compliance managed from a single, modern platform as they expand across states.
Pricing tier: budget-to-mid. The $99 first-year agent rate is among the lowest of any full-service provider, and bundling it into Premium removes a separate line item.
Low entry price, genuinely integrated compliance tools, an interface that's easy for first-time owners, and well-reviewed, friendly support.
The $199 renewal sits above the cheapest flat-rate competitor, and compliance add-ons can auto-renew, so it's worth tracking what you've enabled.
Northwest Registered Agent: its address on your filings
Northwest charges $125 per year for registered agent service as of 2026, and includes the first year when you form with it at $39 plus state fees. It states that it never sells customer data and puts its own address on your filings in place of yours; a unique suite is its paid Full Identity tier at $49 a year, and registered agent clients are enrolled by default in its annual report service at $100 plus the state fee per report.
Key features: flat $125/yr agent fee with no tiers; free first-year service with formation; local scanning of documents; and a multi-state volume rate (around $100/yr per state for clients in five or more states) that's unusual in this market.
Best for: founders who prioritize address privacy and want a single, predictable number every year - especially useful for operators managing entities in several states.
Pricing tier: low and flat.
Lowest ongoing renewal of the full-service options, strong privacy posture, real-person U.S. support, and no aggressive upsells at checkout.
Cancellation requires 60 days' notice, and the platform lacks the integrated, dashboard-first compliance experience ZenBusiness offers, so owners who want filings actively managed for them get less hand-holding.
Bizee - best low-cost option for multi-state sellers
Bizee, formerly Incfile, leans hard into affordability. Formation is advertised at $0 plus state fees with a free first year of registered agent service, after which the agent renews at $119 per year as of 2026 - the lowest ongoing rate among the brands here. Bizee operates owned offices in all 50 states, which gives e-commerce sellers expanding into new jurisdictions consistent coverage without juggling third parties.
Key features: free first-year registered agent with formation; $119/yr renewal thereafter; owned 50-state office network; and compliance alerts for upcoming deadlines.
Best for: cost-sensitive online sellers and side-business owners who expect to register in multiple states and want the lowest sustainable agent fee.
Pricing tier: lowest ongoing.
Rock-bottom renewal, free first year, and broad in-house coverage.
The checkout pushes add-ons, and the compliance tooling is lighter than ZenBusiness's, so founders who want proactive filing support may outgrow it.
LegalZoom - best for brand recognition and attorney access
LegalZoom is the most recognized name in online legal services, and that reputation is its main draw. Its registered agent service runs roughly $249 per year as of 2026 - the highest among the major formation providers - and isn't included in any of its formation plans. What you're paying for is breadth: a deep catalog spanning trademarks, contracts, wills, and on-demand attorney consultations on premium tiers.
Key features: registered agent in all 50 states; access to a large attorney network; a $0 Basic formation plan plus state fees; and a broad suite of legal products beyond formation.
Best for: founders who value a household-name brand and want legal advice and document services under one roof.
Pricing tier: premium.
Strong brand trust, genuine attorney access, and the widest legal-services menu here.
The highest standalone agent fee in this group, no free first year, and a checkout flow known for aggressive upselling.
Rocket Lawyer - best for ongoing legal needs
Rocket Lawyer is built around a legal membership rather than one-off filing, which makes it distinct from the rest of this list. Registered agent service is listed at about $249.99 per year as of 2026, dropping by half for Rocket Legal Plus members, and formation can start at $0 with a membership. The value proposition is continuous access to contracts, document review, and attorney Q&A throughout the year.
Key features: registered agent service with member discounts; a Rocket Legal Plus membership (listed around $239.88/yr) that unlocks free first formations and discounted services; unlimited legal document creation; and attorney consultations.
Best for: owners who need legal documents, compliance help, and advice on a recurring basis - not just a one-time filing.
Pricing tier: subscription-led.
Excellent for ongoing legal work, member pricing softens the agent fee, and the document library is extensive.
The model feels subscription-heavy if you only need an agent, and standalone agent pricing is high without membership.
Tailor Brands - best for founders building a brand alongside the LLC
Tailor Brands started as an AI logo and branding platform and grew into formation, which shapes its appeal. Registered agent service costs $199 per year as of 2026, with no free first year, available on every plan in all 50 states. The reason to choose it isn't the agent service in isolation - it's the bundle of branding, logo, website, and marketing tools sitting next to formation, which can be compelling for a new e-commerce or direct-to-consumer launch.
Key features: registered agent in all 50 states at $199/yr; AI logo and brand-asset generation; website and digital-presence builders; and tiered plans (Lite at $0 plus state fees up through higher-tier subscriptions) that fold in design tools.
Best for: first-time e-commerce founders who want to form the LLC and stand up a brand identity and storefront from one dashboard.
Pricing tier: mid, with branding tools justifying the spend.
Unmatched branding depth in this category, all-in-one launch experience, and responsive live chat.
No free first year on the agent service, slower turnaround than dedicated filers, and renewal/subscription billing that some users find confusing.