We believe in transparent pricing. Here's how EntityLane stacks up against the biggest names in LLC formation — no spin, just the numbers.
Every price listed is what you actually pay. No introductory rates, no surprise renewals.
| Feature | EntityLane | LegalZoom | ZenBusiness | Northwest RA | Bizee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formation Fee | $99 | $0 (then upsells) | $0 (then $199/yr) | $39 | $299 |
| Registered Agent (Year 1) | ✓ Included | $249/yr | $199/yr | Included | Included |
| Registered Agent (Renewal) | $125/yr | $249/yr | $199/yr | $125/yr | ~$119/yr |
| EIN Filing | $75 | $99 | $99 | $50 | $70 |
| Annual Report Filing | $100/yr | $199/yr | $100/yr | $100/yr | Varies |
| Price Increase at Renewal | ✓ Never | Yes | Yes ($99→$199) | No | No |
| Compliance Calendar | ✓ Included | Premium only | Paid tier | Included | Lifetime alerts |
| Document Forwarding | ✓ Same-day | 3-5 days | 1-2 days | Same-day | Varies |
| Sells Your Data | ✓ Never | Yes | Unknown | Never | Unknown |
| Hidden Upsells | ✓ None | Aggressive | 7-8 screens | Minimal | Moderate |
| Modern Portal | ✓ Yes | Dated | Basic | Basic | Basic |
We built EntityLane because we were tired of the same tricks from every other provider.
Our renewal price is the same as our new customer price. We don't lure you in with $0 formation and then hit you with $199/year subscriptions you didn't ask for.
Your personal information stays private. We don't sell your data to third-party marketers, insurance companies, or anyone else. Period.
No 7-screen checkout maze. Pick your services, review your order, and check out. We respect your time and your intelligence.
When we receive legal documents on your behalf, we forward them the same day. Not 3-5 business days. Not "when we get around to it." The same day.
The real cost isn't just the formation fee. Here's what you'll actually pay over 2 years for a basic LLC with registered agent service.
Get started with EntityLane and pay less over the life of your business. No tricks. No surprises.
Common questions about how we compare to other providers.
The "$0 formation" model is a marketing tactic. Those providers make their money by charging $199-$249/year for registered agent service, upselling unnecessary add-ons during checkout, and increasing prices at renewal. With EntityLane, $99 covers formation plus your first year of registered agent service. Over two years, you pay significantly less.
No. Our registered agent renewal is $125/year, and it stays $125/year. We don't do introductory pricing or bait-and-switch renewals. The price you see today is the price you'll pay next year and every year after that.
When we receive legal or state documents at our registered agent address on your behalf, we scan and forward them to you electronically the same business day. Some competitors take 3-5 business days, which can be critical when you're dealing with legal deadlines or compliance notices.
Correct. We never sell, share, or monetize your personal or business information. Some formation companies sell your data to insurance agents, business service providers, and marketers the moment you file. We think that's wrong, and we don't do it.
Northwest is a solid, reputable provider and we respect them. Their formation fee is lower ($39), but our $99 includes registered agent for the full first year. Renewal rates are comparable at $125/year. The key difference is our modern client portal — we built ours from scratch with real-time compliance monitoring, while Northwest uses a more traditional interface.