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ZenBusiness formation plans

All the tools you need.
All in one place.

The worry-free way to confidently plan, start and protect your business as it grows.

Starts at $0 + state fees. Includes Velo® AI guidance.

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customer support

950K+

new businesses
launched

A+

Better Business
Bureau rating

$3 million

in sponsorships &
grants since 2021

Award-winning
customer support

Dream and Plan

Get free access to ZenBusiness Velo® AI guidance and tools to help you develop your business plans and get ready to launch.

Velo® AI Guidance

Velo AI

ZenBusiness Velo is free to use

FREE

Velo® AI Guidance

ZenBusiness Velo is the free, personalized AI guide for your small business. It doesn't just show the way, it handles the work, anticipates what's next, and is built for one business. Yours.

ZenBusiness Velo is free to use

FREE

Business Name Generator

business name generator

Find the perfect name.

FREE

Business Name Generator

Find the perfect name for your business with AI-powered suggestions. Includes a domain name and trademark availability searches.

Find the perfect name.

FREE

Business Cost Estimator

Break-even calculator

Start your financial analysis

FREE

Business Cost Estimator

Estimate your startup costs to gauge what it will take to launch your business so you can plan with clarity and peace of mind.

Start your financial analysis

FREE

Entity Type Quiz

Entity type quiz

Chose the right structure.

FREE

Entity Type Quiz

Answer a few questions to determine which entity type is the best fit for your business, then set up your business structure.

Chose the right structure.

FREE

Compare Formation Plans

Compare Formation Plans

Starting at

$0 + state fees

Compare Formation Plans

Compare our Starter, Pro, and Premium packages, all built around where you are today and where your business is headed in the future.

Starting at

$0 + state fees

State Fees & Filing Times Checker

State fees and filing times

State fees and filing times

Vary by State

State Fees & Filing Times Checker

Choose your state to see the state fees and filing times for an limited liability company (LLC) or corporation.

State fees and filing times

Vary by State

Start and Protect

Get the services and support you need to confidently file your business with that state and stay compliant with ongoing filing requirements.

Form an LLC

LLC Formation

Starting at

$0 + state fees

Form an LLC

Let us handle the hard part! We'll check if your business name is available, prepare your Articles of Organization, and file everything with the Secretary of State so you can focus on starting your business.

Starting at

$0 + state fees

File as an S-Corp

S Corp Filing

Starting at

$0 + state fees

File as an S-Corp

Starting your LLC as an S corp could save you money in self-employment taxes, and we can help. Our team will handle the paperwork with the IRS so you can reap the tax savings.

Starting at

$0 + state fees

C-Corp Incorporation

C Corp Formation

Starting at

$0 + state fees

C-Corp Incorporation

Leave the details to us! Our team of experts will check your business name availability, prepare your Articles of Incorporation, and submit the required documents to the Secretary of State for you.

Starting at

$0 + state fees

Business Formation Services

Business Filing Service

Starting at

$0 + state fees

Business Formation Services

Our team of formation experts will verify your business name availability, prepare your Articles of Organization, coordinate filing all required documents with your Secretary of State, and digitally return all confirmations directly to your personalized dashboard.

Starting at

$0 + state fees

Registered Agent
Service

Registered Agent Service

Annual fee

$199/year

Registered Agent
Service

Appoint us as the registered agent for your new or existing business to manage correspondence with the state. We’ll make sure legal documents are handled on time and sensitive notices are kept confidential.

Annual fee

$199/year

Operating Agreement Template

Operating Agreement

One-time fee

$99

Operating Agreement Template

This important document outlines the structure and ownership for your company.

One-time fee

$99

Employer ID Number (EIN)

Employer ID Number (EIN)

One-time fee

$99

Employer ID Number (EIN)

An Employer Identification Number (EIN), also called a Tax ID number, is assigned by the IRS to every new business. It’s required to open a business bank account or hire employees. Let our team secure your EIN so you don't have to coordinate with the IRS directly.

One-time fee

$99

Worry-Free Compliance Filings

Worry Free Compliance

Annual fee

$199/year

Worry-Free Compliance Filings

Compliance is something many business owners don’t think about — until it’s too late. This ongoing service helps handle your state required annual report and amendment filings each year so you avoid possible penalties and fines for missed deadlines.

Annual fee

$199/year

Advanced Compliance Protection

Advanced Compliance

Annual fee

$299/year

Advanced Compliance Protection

An expansion of our worry-free compliance filing service that provides maximum protection with 24/7 AI monitoring, advanced support, unlimited amendment filings, and our money-back guarantee on any penalties for missed compliance events.

Annual fee

$299/year

Fast Filing Speed

Fast Filing Speed

One-time fee

$79

Fast Filing Speed

Form your business with the state in days instead of weeks. Upgrade from our Standard to Rush filing. This is ideal for businesses ready to open or that need to hit a quick launch date.

One-time fee

$79

Business Document
Templates Library

Business Document Templates Library

One-time fee

$99

Business Document
Templates Library

Save tons of time with (most) business docs you’ll need, and easy to customize. Get templates for liability waivers, employment agreements, contracts, proposals, and more. Created by legal experts and ready to use.

One-time fee

$99

DBA Name Registration

DBA Name Registration

Starting at

$95 + state fees

DBA Name Registration

Need a “doing business as” (DBA) name? We’ll make it simple. Our experts can check your trade name, prepare the necessary forms, and file your registration with the right state office.

Starting at

$95 + state fees

New York
Publication

New York Publication

One-time fee

$200

New York
Publication

All new LLCs in New York State are required to publish an announcement of their formation in 2 local newspapers for 6 consecutive weeks. We’ll act as your agent and get the Certificate of Publication for you, to meet the requirement.

One-time fee

$200

Business License
Report

Business License Report

One-time fee

$149

Business License
Report

Compliance rules are specific to your industry and location. Find out what you need for compliance with your city, state, and federal government. Get a list of all the licenses and certifications your business needs to operate legally.

One-time fee

$149

Annual Report
Filing

Annual Reports Filing

Charged per report

$100

Annual Report
Filing

Whether it’s your first year in business or you’ve been operating for years, you need to file an annual report to be compliant with state requirements. Let our team file your annual report to maintain a good standing with your state.

Charged per report

$100

Amendment
Filing

Filing Amendment

One-time fee

$100

Amendment
Filing

Need to make a change on your official business documents? Let our team process an amendment to ensure your state has the most accurate and up-to-date information on file.

One-time fee

$100

Certificate of Good
Standing

Certificate of Good Standing

One-time fee

$100

Certificate of Good
Standing

Let us secure a Certificate of Good Standing (also known as a “Certificate of Existence” or “Certificate of Authorization”) to show you meet the requirements to operate in your state.

One-time fee

$100

Grow and Thrive

Grow your business by establishing your online presence and managing your finances, all with award-winning AI and support.

Domain Name
Registration

Domain Name Registration

Annual fee

$25/year

Domain Name
Registration

Build your brand with a unique domain name that matches your business name and customized business website. A unique domain name also helps people who are searching for your company find you online.

Annual fee

$25/year

Domain Name
Privacy

Domain Name Privacy

Annual fee

$10/year

Domain Name
Privacy

Keep your domain contact information – like your personal name, address, and phone number – from becoming publicly available. Domain name privacy also helps limit spam, junk mail, scammers, and sales calls.

Annual fee

$10/year

Business Email Address

Business Email Address

Annual fee

$25/year

Business Email Address

Look legit to customers, plus set some boundaries for work-life balance. A business email keeps professional contacts organized and matches your website domain name to help market your business and build your brand.

Annual fee

$25/year

Business Website Builder

Business Website

Annual fee

$129/year

Business Website Builder

Establish your business online with a custom website optimized to drive traffic and customers. Our website boasts strong speed and security, a contact form for driving leads, and options to stay in touch with your customers.

Annual fee

$129/year

eCommerce Website

eCommerce Website

Annual fee

$279/year

eCommerce Website

Create an online shopping experience that wins sales. With our eCommerce website, it’s easy to customize your store’s look and feel, add products, set up promos, manage orders, process payments, and more.

Annual fee

$279/year

Business Logo Kit

Logo Kit

One-time fee

$60

Business Logo Kit

Attract customers with a designer logo for a fraction of the cost. Look like a pro online and offline with unlimited logo formats.

One-time fee

$60

Business Banking*

Banking Resolution Template

Monthly fee

$5/month

Business Banking*

New businesses need more than just checking. Get set for success with banking, bookkeeping, and tax prep in minutes. Designed for people like you, this account makes management easy… with your banking and business all in one place.

Monthly fee

$5/month

Money Pro Bookkeeping

Money Pro

Monthly fee

$30/month

Money Pro Bookkeeping

Manage your business finances using one simple tool. Track expenses, create custom invoices, send and receive payments, and more. Plus: save time and money with tax deduction tracking and tax filing help.

Monthly fee

$30/month

Tax Filing and Planning Services

Tax Services

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Tax Filing and Planning Services

From quarterly planning to full-service filing, get help from credentialed tax experts to help you stay compliant, avoid penalties, and uncover every deduction you’re eligible for.

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Free Tax Savings
Consultation

Free Tax Savings Consultation

Included in

All packages

Free Tax Savings
Consultation

Business taxes can get tricky, but it’s important to know the rules. Get a free 30-minute phone call with a tax expert from our partner 1-800Accountant who can break down tax planning, new requirements, and deadlines.

Included in

All packages

*ZenBusiness is a financial technology company and is not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services provided by Thread Bank, Member FDIC. FDIC deposit insurance covers the failure of an insured bank. The ZenBusiness Visa (or Mastercard) debit card is issued by Thread Bank, Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. (or Mastercard U.S.A. Inc.) and may be used anywhere Visa (or Mastercard) cards are accepted. Certain conditions must be satisfied for pass-through deposit insurance coverage to apply.