Independent LLC reviews · Updated June 2026
We tested every LLC service. Here’s the verdict.
Hands-on reviews of LLC formation and registered agent services — real prices including the year-two renewals most sites ignore, and rankings affiliate commissions never touch.
9 services tested hands-on · year-two costs included · no pay-to-play
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Editor’s pick
Northwest Registered Agent
The one we’d use ourselves. Privacy by default, genuinely no upsell games, and real live-person support — at a price that undercuts the big names once year-two renewals are counted.
Verdict Score
9.2
out of 10 — scored on price, speed, support, registered-agent value & dashboard UX.
How the services rank
| # | Service | Verdict | Best for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwest Registered Agent | 9.2 | Best overall — privacy + no upsells | Review → |
| 2 | CorpNet | 8.8 | Best for fast, hands-on filing | Compare → |
| 3 | ZenBusiness | 8.0 | Best budget all-in-one | Compare → |
| 4 | MyCompanyWorks | 7.5 | Best no-pressure runner-up | Compare → |
| 5 | LegalZoom | 7.0 | Best-known brand + legal add-ons | Compare → |
| 6 | Bizee | 6.0 | Cheapest entry (free + state fee) | Compare → |
Start with your situation
Best LLC Services
The full ranking, scored on real cost.
Cheapest LLC Formation
What it truly costs — year 1 and 2.
Best State to Form In
Home state vs. Wyoming or Delaware.
LLC for Freelancers
Do you actually need one yet?
Our method
How we score every service
Each service earns one number — the Verdict Score (0–10) — from five weighted factors: price transparency, filing speed, support quality, registered-agent value, and dashboard experience. The same formula applies to every provider, whether or not it pays us a referral fee. Read the full methodology →
Questions, answered
Do I actually need an LLC?
Not always. Freelancing under ~$30k with low liability? A sole proprietorship may be fine. When an LLC is worth it →
What is the cheapest way to form one?
$0 + your state fee via Bizee or ZenBusiness — but “free” often means $199/yr later. The real cost →
Can I be my own registered agent?
Usually yes — but it puts your address on public record and ties you to business hours. The catch →
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