LLC Formation
📋 LLC Formation
STR investors should hold properties in an LLC for liability protection and tax flexibility. These services file your LLC formation documents, act as registered agent, and handle ongoing compliance filings. State filing fees are separate from service fees.
4 providers
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ZenBusiness
NATIONAL · LLC + AGENT
Full-service LLC formation with registered agent service included. Worry-free compliance keeps you on top of state filings. Fastest turnaround at the basic tier.
✓ Free starter tier
✓ Registered agent year 1 free
✓ Compliance reminders
✓ Operating agreement included
CoverageAll 50 states
$0 + state feesForm LLC →
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Northwest Registered Agent
PRIVACY-FIRST · LLC
Privacy-focused LLC formation. Their address is used for public filings, keeping your home address off public records. Excellent customer service from local US team.
✓ Privacy by default
✓ 5-star phone support
✓ Registered agent included
✓ No upsell pressure
CoverageAll 50 states
$39 + state feesForm LLC →
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LegalZoom
NATIONAL · ESTABLISHED
Largest legal filing service in the US. LLC formation plus add-ons like trademark filing, lawyer consultations, and tax prep. Higher prices but most established.
✓ Lawyer consultations
✓ Trademark services
✓ 20+ years operating
✓ Optional ongoing support
CoverageAll 50 states
$0 + state feesForm LLC →
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Bizee (formerly Incfile)
NATIONAL · BUDGET-FRIENDLY
Free basic LLC formation, just pay state fees. Free registered agent for the first year. Good budget option for first-time LLC formers.
✓ Free formation tier
✓ Free agent year 1
✓ Filed in 1 business day
✓ Lifetime company alerts
CoverageAll 50 states
$0 + state feesForm LLC →
LLC Formation
📋 LLC Formation
STR investors should hold properties in an LLC for liability protection and tax flexibility. These services file your LLC formation documents, act as registered agent, and handle ongoing compliance filings. State filing fees are separate from service fees.
4 providers
Z
ZenBusiness
NATIONAL · LLC + AGENT
Full-service LLC formation with registered agent service included. Worry-free compliance keeps you on top of state filings. Fastest turnaround at the basic tier.
✓ Free starter tier
✓ Registered agent year 1 free
✓ Compliance reminders
✓ Operating agreement included
CoverageAll 50 states
$0 + state feesForm LLC →
N
Northwest Registered Agent
PRIVACY-FIRST · LLC
Privacy-focused LLC formation. Their address is used for public filings, keeping your home address off public records. Excellent customer service from local US team.
✓ Privacy by default
✓ 5-star phone support
✓ Registered agent included
✓ No upsell pressure
CoverageAll 50 states
$39 + state feesForm LLC →
L
LegalZoom
NATIONAL · ESTABLISHED
Largest legal filing service in the US. LLC formation plus add-ons like trademark filing, lawyer consultations, and tax prep. Higher prices but most established.
✓ Lawyer consultations
✓ Trademark services
✓ 20+ years operating
✓ Optional ongoing support
CoverageAll 50 states
$0 + state feesForm LLC →
B
Bizee (formerly Incfile)
NATIONAL · BUDGET-FRIENDLY
Free basic LLC formation, just pay state fees. Free registered agent for the first year. Good budget option for first-time LLC formers.
✓ Free formation tier
✓ Free agent year 1
✓ Filed in 1 business day
✓ Lifetime company alerts
CoverageAll 50 states
$0 + state feesForm LLC →