ZenBusiness
AI-Powered Business Formation & Compliance
Globalfy
All-in-One US Business Solutions for Global Founders
Side-by-side comparison. Data as of 2026-02-16.
Company Background
ZenBusiness
HQ: Austin, Texas
Ownership: Private (VC-backed; Public Benefit Corporation)
Employees: 600+
Formations: 850,000+
Key Milestones
- Founded 2015 in Austin, TX
- Raised significant VC funding
- Became Public Benefit Corporation
- Launched AI assistant 'Navi'
- Surpassed 850k businesses formed
Globalfy
HQ: Orlando, Florida (7345 W Sand Lake Rd, Suite 210)
Ownership: Private (founder-led: Eva Palatinsky de Sampaio, Pedro Trevisan, Diego Sampaio)
Employees: 51-200
Formations: 10,000+ clients (from 85+ countries)
Key Milestones
- Founded 2015 in Orlando, FL
- Hit 10k+ clients in 10 years
- Launched all-in-one platform (formation to taxes)
- Expanded multilingual support (EN, ES, PT)
- Partnered with 200k+ in benefits (Stripe, etc.)
Core Services
ZenBusiness Services
Formation types:
- ✓ LLC
- ✓ Corporation (C-Corp, S-Corp)
- ✓ Nonprofit
- ✓ Foreign Qualification (all states)
- ✓ Change of Registered Agent
Differentiators:
- AI-powered platform (Navi assistant)
- 100% Accuracy Guarantee
- Worry-Free Compliance
- Modern, intuitive dashboard
- Lifetime alerts & tools
Globalfy Services
Formation types:
- ✓ LLC
- ✓ Corporation (C-Corp)
- ✓ Foreign Qualification (all states)
- ✓ Change of Registered Agent
Differentiators:
- All-in-one: formation + RA + address + accounting + taxes
- Multilingual support (English, Spanish, Portuguese)
- Virtual US address with mail digitization
- No SSN/ITIN required for basics
- 200k+ partner perks (Stripe credits, etc.)
Both offer nationwide RA coverage. Compare differentiators above to see where each shines.
Pricing & Value
| Category | ZenBusiness | Globalfy | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Year Total | ~$0 + state fees (Starter); $199 + RA (Pro) | ~$588 + state fees (full bundle) | Tie |
| RA Annual Fee | Free Year 1 (Premium); $99 first year then $199 renewal | Included in plans ($588+ annual) | — |
| Value Score | 8.7/10 | 8.7/10 | Tie |
Speed & Performance
ZenBusiness
Avg formation: 1-3 business days (higher tiers); 7-14 days (Starter)
Expedited: Included in Pro & Premium
Globalfy
Avg formation: 1-3 business days (fastest in WY: 1 day)
Expedited: Included (super quick processing)
Pros & Cons
ZenBusiness — Pros
- ✓ AI-powered modern platform
- ✓ 100% Accuracy Guarantee
- ✓ Excellent support
- ✓ Free Starter plan
- ✓ Worry-Free Compliance
ZenBusiness — Cons
- ✗ RA $199 renewal
- ✗ Add-ons increase cost
- ✗ No free Year 1 RA on lower plans
- ✗ Some billing issues
- ✗ Premium gets expensive
Globalfy — Pros
- ✓ 10k+ global clients
- ✓ All-in-one (formation to taxes)
- ✓ Multilingual (EN/ES/PT)
- ✓ Virtual address + mail
- ✓ 24/7 responsive support
Globalfy — Cons
- ✗ Annual plans required
- ✗ State fees separate
- ✗ Premium for basics
- ✗ Limited domestic focus
- ✗ Newer scale (2015)
The Verdict
Choose ZenBusiness if: 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.
Choose Globalfy if: The go-to for global founders—handles everything from formation to taxes with multilingual ease. Ideal if you're outside the US and want a true partner.
Higher rating: ZenBusiness (8.8/10)