ZenBusiness

ZenBusiness

AI-Powered Business Formation & Compliance

"Start, run, and grow your business with confidence — all in one modern platform."

Founded
2015
HQ
Austin, Texas
Employees
600+
Rating
8.8/10

Company Background

The Story

  • Founded 2015 in Austin, TX
  • Raised significant VC funding
  • Became Public Benefit Corporation
  • Launched AI assistant 'Navi'
  • Surpassed 850k businesses formed

Quick Stats

Ownership: Private (VC-backed; Public Benefit Corporation)

Total Formed: 850,000+

Awards: 2 listed

Core Services

Formation Types

  • LLC
  • Corporation (C-Corp, S-Corp)
  • Nonprofit
  • Foreign Qualification (all states)
  • Change of Registered Agent

Registered Agent

All 50 states + DC (partnered)

What Sets Them Apart

  • AI-powered platform (Navi assistant)
  • 100% Accuracy Guarantee
  • Worry-Free Compliance
  • Modern, intuitive dashboard
  • Lifetime alerts & tools

Pricing & Value

First Year Total
~$0 + state fees (Starter); $199 + RA (Pro)
All fees included
Registered Agent
Free Year 1 (Premium); $99 first year then $199 renewal

Included (pass-through, shown upfront)

Ongoing
$199+ (RA + compliance add-ons)
Value Score
8.7/10
EIN Registration
$99
BOI Filing
$65
Operating Agreement
$99
Expedited
Included in higher tiers
RA Change
$50+

Speed & Performance

Formation time: 1-3 business days (higher tiers); 7-14 days (Starter)

Expedited: Included in Pro & Premium

Customer Support

Response: <1 business day (very responsive)

Phone Email Live chat AI assistant

What People Say

Pros

  • AI-powered modern platform
  • 100% Accuracy Guarantee
  • Excellent support
  • Free Starter plan
  • Worry-Free Compliance

Cons

  • ✗ RA $199 renewal
  • ✗ Add-ons increase cost
  • ✗ No free Year 1 RA on lower plans
  • ✗ Some billing issues
  • ✗ Premium gets expensive
Overall Verdict

Strong Buy (modern founders)

One of the strongest modern players in the space. ZenBusiness excels with its beautiful AI-powered platform, strong guarantees, and top-tier customer support. Highly recommended for founders who want a premium experience without the corporate feel.

8.8
Rating