This comparison doesn't include the time saved by our ad free forms. To be fair, I don't know what is really included in the $40 a month and how useful it is, but knowing the going rate for a lawyer is $200-$500 an hour, I'm very skeptical. If you spring for the EIN, you get the privilege of paying LegalZoom over $700 to begin running your business in 2 weeks and an additional $40 a month for some unknown legal and tax advice. For $660, you still don't get an EIN included, you still have to wait 2 weeks (including shipping), AND they have the nerve to sneak in a $40 monthly service that charges your card automatically every month UNTIL YOU CALL THEM ON THE PHONE TO CANCEL (see screenshot below). 7-10 business day turnaround (1.5-2 weeks)Įxpress Gold Package Comparison - greedy is the only word I can think of here.LegalZoom Express Gold Package - $359 + $301 Texas Filing Fee ($660 Total plus $39.99 in hidden monthly charges) The seal and binder you simply don't need. The Operating Agreement lists who the Members/Owners are already, but maybe it's to make each Member feel special inside. We honestly do not know the purpose of this. You also get a Company seal & binder as well as 20 customized membership certificates. Standard Package Comparison - well that price escalated quickly! You're now paying the same price as BetterLegal, but you're not getting an EIN and you still have to wait 3 weeks (plus a mystery number of shipping days) to do business or open a bank account. LegalZoom Standard Package - $289 + $301 Texas Filing Fee + $9.95 Shipping ($599.95 Total)

When you go to open a Business Checking Account or Credit Card, the bank likely requires an EIN which you don't have and now need to obtain yourself (or pay LegalZoom another $70 to get you). Documents mailed via 'Standard Shipping' in unstated amount of daysĮconomy Package Comparison - you save $139.05, but you need to wait 6-8 weeks to do business.LegalZoom Economy Package - $149 + $301 Texas Filing Fee + $9.95 Shipping ($459.95 Total) Comparing BetterLegal to LegalZoom apples to applesīased off of LegalZoom's pricing page, let's do the best comparison we can:īetterLegal - $299 + $300 Texas Filing Fee ($599 Total)

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