Before we dive into the video, please note that there are affiliate links in the description below. If you use these links, I may receive compensation. However, this does not affect the price you pay for setting up an LLC; it remains the lowest possible price. I want to ensure transparency before we proceed with the review.
Introduction to ZenBusiness Review
Today, we're reviewing ZenBusiness, an LLC formation service. Unlike other reviews that merely regurgitate information, we decided to purchase an LLC through ZenBusiness and test it thoroughly. On the screen, you can see the LLC we formed, named Manh Hands Massage Therapy. Feel free to comment below if you catch the reference.
Here's a look at the ZenBusiness dashboard. On the left, you'll find various features such as Banking, ZenBusiness Money, Tax Services, Web Tools, Educational Studio, Compliance, and My Business. We'll start by focusing on the Compliance feature, which is crucial when setting up your LLC.
Compliance Services
ZenBusiness offers a Worry-Free Compliance service for $199 per year. This service helps with filing amendments, such as changing your LLC's name, and managing annual reports. For instance, our annual renewal is due on March 31, 2025. Note that some states require annual renewals, while others do so every other year. This subscription-based service might be less beneficial if your state requires biennial renewals.
BOI Filings
We will also discuss BOI filings later in the video. By the end of this review, you’ll know if ZenBusiness is the right service for your specific needs. We evaluated seven top LLC services based on support, processing time, upsells, and the 5-year total cost.
Testing Support
To test ZenBusiness’s support, we intentionally submitted an LLC application with a typo. We contacted customer support one hour after ordering and received an automated email response two days later. Although the error was eventually corrected, we never received a direct notification.
Processing Time
In our test, ZenBusiness took 6 days, 23 hours, and 49 minutes to process the LLC. This was not expedited and represents their basic service. Some services completed the process within a day, while one took as long as 19 days.
Upsells
Over 43 days, ZenBusiness sent 13 promotional emails, which is relatively low compared to other services. One competitor sent 28 emails in the same period. ZenBusiness respects your time and provides an option to turn off extra promotional emails in your account settings.
5-Year Total Cost
We created an LLC cost calculator to compare the 5-year total cost. ZenBusiness was the second most affordable option, costing $524 more than the cheapest service but significantly less than Taylor Brands or LegalZoom.
Overall Rating
ZenBusiness received a B grade based on our evaluation criteria, including their free plus state pricing, lack of hidden fees, low spam rate, and reasonable costs.
Promotions and Affiliate Links
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Conclusion
Check the description below for the final rankings of the LLC services and use our affiliate links to support our local community. Thank you for watching, and I hope this review helps you choose the best LLC formation service for your needs.
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