Vetted by Lobi
LegalZoom
Formation plus attorney access for founders who want hand-holding.
LegalZoom is the option for founders who want the entity, the operating agreement and a lawyer to call, all in one place.
Why we vetted LegalZoom
Everything is in one flow: formation, EIN, operating agreement, and compliance reminders so an annual report does not slip.
Attorney consults are available as an add-on, which is worth it if your business has partners or outside money involved.
The trade-off
You are paying for convenience. Filing yourself with the Illinois Secretary of State is cheaper, and Northwest sits between the two on price.
Why it made our list
- Operating agreement, EIN and ongoing compliance reminders come in a single guided flow, so nothing critical gets skipped at formation.
- Attorney consults are available as an add-on, which is cheap insurance when your ownership split or contracts are not standard.
- You are paying for convenience and hand-holding — good value for a first-time owner, less so if you are comfortable filing yourself.
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