LZ LegalZoom pricing & fees: what you really pay
Cheapest way over 3 years: Basic, $249 in year 1 and $747 over 3 years with a registered agent, before state fees. Pricing: same price in every state, plus the state fee.
Packages
| Basic | Pro | Premium | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $0 | $249 | $299 |
| Registered agent | Not included: $249/year | Not included: $249/year | Not included: $249/year |
| EIN (tax ID) | — | Included | Included |
| Operating agreement | — | Included | Included |
| Annual report filing / compliance | — | — | — |
| Bookkeeping | Not listed | Not listed | 6 months |
| 3 years with registered agent | $747 | $996 | $1,046 |
LegalZoom registered agent
$249 per year. Auto renews, cancel anytime. Included according to LegalZoom: mail scanning, mail alerts, compliance alerts. Compare all registered agents →
Extras
- Registered agent: $249/yr · Auto renews, cancel anytime.
- Annual report filing (one-off): $99 per report · Plus the state fee.
- Compliance Filings: $199/yr · Auto-renews; includes annual report filing.
Renewals and pre-selected options
What we saw on LegalZoom's site and order form; we keep a dated screenshot of each.
- Business Attorney Plan (Pro and Premium) ($49/mo): 30 days included, then renews automatically. After 30 days your card is charged $49 per month until you cancel. Seen Oct 28, 2026.
- Bookkeeping tools (Premium) ($9.99/mo): 6 months included, then renews automatically. Seen Oct 28, 2026.
Total cost in popular states (3 years)
Basic + registered agent + the state's own fees.
- Florida: $1,149.50
- Texas: $1,047
- California: $3,257
- Wyoming: $967
FAQ
How much does LegalZoom really cost?
The cheapest way is LegalZoom Basic: $249 in year 1 and $747 over 3 years including the registered agent, plus your state's fees.
Does LegalZoom include a registered agent?
Basic: not included: $249/year; Pro: not included: $249/year; Premium: not included: $249/year.
Prices from LegalZoom's own website (pricing page), in USD, excluding state fees and sales tax. Not legal or tax advice.