Biz Filings Review

Monday, January 25th

2021 LLC Formation Service Reviews

Biz Filings

• Cost: From $99 to $424, based on the selected package and state of LLC formation

Biz Filings was created by a team of entrepreneurs who wanted to make it easy and affordable for small business owners to fully establish their companies through LLC formation and/or incorporation. So far, they're doing a good job of it - as evidenced by an "A+" rating and accreditation with the Better Business Bureau. On the other hand, Biz Filings doesn't seem to be completing the same volume of LLC formations as some of their competitors; there were very few reviews - positive or negative - from clients, especially over the last year.

Incorporation wizard

However, we think that prospective clients will appreciate Biz Filings' efforts to give them everything they need to know, to make decisions about how to form their business. Using their Incorporation Wizard on the main page, you'll be asked several questions that can help you determine if forming an LLC is the right step for your business. You'll also have access to other tools, like determining if the name you want for your LLC is available.

Online dashboard

When creating an LLC through Biz Filings, customers have three packages to consider. All of their packages include Business Name Verification, preparation and filing of all documents, and 6 months of Registered Agent Service. That last benefit alone could easily be worth $600 or more, when looking at what other LLC formation services charge. You also have access to the BizComply online dashboard, which helps you track any required deadlines for document filing and compliance, plus a document library with resources for more in-depth topics regarding LLC creation.

Prices vary

Unlike some services, Biz Filing's fees are very dependent on the state in which you form your LLC. You can expect costs ranging from $99 to $174 for their Basic plan, $200 to $300 for the Standard package, and $250 to $425 for the Complete package.

3 levels of LLC service

Here's what you get with each level of service:

• Basic: This package creates your business within your state. It includes the minimum level of services as described above (such as 6 months of Registered Agent Services, Business Name Verification, etc.). You can get additional services a la carte, like Customizable LLC Forms and an LLC Kit & Seal. If you need extra services, however, you'll probably save money by purchasing the Standard or Complete plans which include many of those add-ons.
• Standard: This service level gives you all of the features of the Basic plan and adds on expedited processing, the LLC Kit & Seal, and customizable LLC Forms. Those added benefits may not be worth the extra cost; in most states, you'll spend $80 to $90 more for the Standard plan, compared with the Basic package.
• Complete: The top-tier package includes all of the services of Basic and Standard and adds a compliance DVD, obtainment of your Federal Tax ID (EIN), a certified copy of state-filed documents and state ID tax form (if applicable in your state), as well as overnight shipping. This is usually the best deal, with a $20 difference between Standard and Complete in most states.

Long list of options

After you've selected your package, you'll also have to sort through a long list of extra service options, like website builders and coupons for office phone systems. This makes Biz Filings seem less professional, because it gives the impression that they are focused on promoting their third-party partners and not necessarily on what you need when forming your LLC.

Give you less

In general, you'll get some perks from Biz Filings that you won't find when forming an LLC with other providers, like the complimentary 6 months of Registered Agent Service. But, their two lowest-priced packages give you less for your money when compared with some of the higher-ranked services we reviewed. We encourage you to do the research to determine if Biz Filings works for your particular needs, especially with respect to your state of LLC formation.