FastLLC vs LegalZoom.
One flat price with EIN and registered agent included — instead of a $0 headline followed by an upsell at every step.
Real Year 1 cost
Formation + EIN (no SSN) + registered agent, 1 year.
| Provider | Formation | EIN (foreign) | Registered agent | Total Year 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FastLLCYour plan | Bundled into one flat checkout price | — | ||
| LegalZoom | $0 + state fees | $159 (upsell, add-on) | $299/yr (upsell) | $558 |
Feature by feature
| Feature | FastLLC | LegalZoom |
|---|---|---|
| EIN application for founders without an SSN/ITIN | ||
| Real registered agent included (not a $299 upsell) | ||
| One flat, all-in price — no upsell funnel at checkout | ||
| Registered agent in every US state | ||
| Bookkeeping & tax filing add-on | ||
| Compliance deadline tracking dashboard | ||
| Money-back formation guarantee |
FastLLC vs LegalZoom questions.
The state filing fee is always separate and unavoidable no matter who you use. LegalZoom's $0 plan is formation-only — an EIN, registered agent, and most other essentials are upsold separately at checkout, which is where most of the real Year 1 cost comes from.
LegalZoom's EIN service is built around US-based applicants and is typically sold as a $159 add-on. FastLLC's EIN application is designed for founders without an SSN or ITIN from the start.
Once you add LegalZoom's real add-ons (EIN, registered agent), Year 1 comes out to roughly $558 — see /pricing for FastLLC's full, itemized comparison against LegalZoom and other providers.
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