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BetterLegalvsLegalZoom
Compare BetterLegal and LegalZoom side-by-side, and our service and price are unmatched—every time. Even with their "express packages"LegalZoom takes weeks to deliver your legal documents.Our turnaround time?2-5 business days.
Better Solutions
No sneaky upsells here. Our packaged price contains everything your business needs to get started.
Better Pricing
$199 includes an LLC, EIN, and Operating Agreement—all delivered to you within a few days.
Better Service
If you have any questions throughout the process, our team is eager to help you get your business up and running.
Save Time, Money and Stress
Both services provide the same three core items that are necessary for new businesses(State LLC Filing, EIN, and Operating Agreement)but at drastically different speeds and prices. Whether you're in a rush or not, BetterLegal's fee and turnaround time is always the same andunmatched by LegalZoom.
BetterLegal
LegalZoom
Pricing (Without state filing fee)
$199
$249
Turnaround time
2-5 business days
5-14 business days
State filing
Filed with the Secretary of State in the State of your choosing
EIN
Federal Tax ID filed with the Internal Revenue Service
Operating Agreement
Document that establishes the owners and operators of a business
Prices based on LegalZoom's “Pro” package. Competitive data on this page was collected as of January 6th, 2023 and is subject to change.
Over 15,000 people are already using BetterLegal to form their businesses
We asked our customers what we did well and what we can do better. Here’s what some of them are saying…
Douglas Boaz Humble IV
Humble Insurance and Financial Services LLC
"So easy! My lawyer was going to give me the “friend” discount and charge me $1,300! And then it was going to take weeks. You guys rock!"
Michael Hausam, Sr.
The Hausam Group
"Everything was so easy. I’m not sure if I can think of a single thing that could’ve been done better!"
Toni Skinner
Four Paws Down LLC
"Everything was very easy to understand. The few things that I wasn’t clear about had videos explaining everything in simple layman’s terms and gave examples. I received all of my documents the SAME day!"
Sallie Gardiner
Body Soul
"It was very easy to fill out the paperwork and the turnaround time was amazing"
Annabelle Schmitt,
Mixed Hues
"Loved how easy this whole process was. Would definitely recommend to friends looking to set up an LLC"
Sandy Harman
EmMed Solutions
"Very easy application process and turn around time was as advertised - 2 business days. The additional forms are VERY helpful!"
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The benefits of forming an LLC
Ultimate protection— All of the owners and managers of an LLC are protected against personal liability for business debts and additional liabilities—by forming an LLC, you're separating your personal assets from your business. The protection is not only critical but also too great to calculate.
Keep more profit— Form an LLC and you’ll avoid double taxation. Instead of being taxed at the company level and then again at the individual level (as is the case with most corporations), 100% of your LLC’s income is passed on to you and only taxed once at your individual income tax rate.
Simplified business structure— LLCs are easier to set up and manage than corporations, which often entail greater complications and requirements during formation. Spend more time building your business and less time managing incorporation paperwork.
Flexibility on taxes— With single-member LLCs, you can continue to file an individual tax return. You can also choose from several tax classifications that can often result in more deductions. More flexibility means more savings.
Legitimize your business— Without the proper filings, you won't be recognized as a business by the State. Establishing an LLC communicates to the State and your potential customers and clients that your business is legitimate.
This is by far the fastest way to form your LLC!They take out the hassles of waiting weeks to months of getting your business formed.
Also, they have a very simple application where filling out the information about your businesstakes 5 minutes!
Also, they have a very simple application where filling out the information about your businesstakes 5 minutes!
— Darcy's Business
YouTuber, Small business owner
Frequently asked questions
What is an EIN?
An EIN is to a business, as a social security number is to a person. An Employer Identification Number (EIN/Tax ID) is provided by the Internal Revenue Service. To establish a bank account for your business, you'll be required to provide an EIN.
How can you deliver my LLC within a few days?
We've got our process down pat. We file your LLC with your State the same day we receive your order. When the State returns the filing, we immediately obtain the EIN and compile your Operating Agreement, sending you all of the necessary documents that same day. Meanwhile, our competitors sit on these documents for weeks before delivering what we do in a few days—and they charge more to do it.
What is my State's filing fee and turnaround time?
While filing fees and turnaround times vary by state, BetterLegal's process and price stays the same.
Can I open a bank account with an LLC?
In order to open a business bank account you need an EIN and your state LLC filing (names for this filing vary by state). Banks generally also require a legal document called an Operating Agreement which defines who technically owns the business. When you create an LLC with BetterLegal, we will provide you with all of the required pieces to open a bank account.
Who we are
BetterLegal is a company founded on the idea of making the confusing and complex tasks of setting up and maintaining a business easier for entrepreneurs. We focus heavily on education to simplify your decision-making and automation so we can spend more time with you when necessary.
BetterLegal was established in Austin, Texas in 2016 and has successfully performed tens of thousands of business filings for our clients.
Form your business in 10 minutes or less
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