ZenBusiness Starter ($0 LLC Formation)

ZenBusiness forms your LLC for $0 in service fees, plus state fees.

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ZenBusiness Starter ($0 LLC Formation) is a security, legal and HR perk from ZenBusiness, offering Starts at $0 + state fees, for startups in the US, no funding required.

Value
Free
Who qualifies
No funding needed
Benefit type
Free plan
While you apply

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What you get

Inside ZenBusiness Starter ($0 LLC Formation)

Startups can form an LLC for $0 in service fees (pay only state filing fees): business-name availability check, preparation and filing of the Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State.

Source: The provider's official program page · as of Sep 27, 2026

Eligibility

Who it's for

Funding / backing
No funding needed
Startup stage
Idea, Pre-seed
Geography
United States
Recurring / expiry
One-time (plus state fees)
How to claim

How to apply for ZenBusiness Starter ($0 LLC Formation)

What to have ready
  • A company email on your own website domain (not a personal address)
Steps to apply
  1. 1Choose the $0 Starter plan on ZenBusiness's site.
Good to know: Added 2026-08-27-p1 (measured 5x expansion); source on provider domain zenbusiness.com.

Source: The provider's official program page · as of Sep 27, 2026

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Questions

ZenBusiness Starter ($0 LLC Formation): common questions

What do you get with ZenBusiness Starter ($0 LLC Formation)?

ZenBusiness Starter ($0 LLC Formation) offers Starts at $0 + state fees.

Who qualifies for ZenBusiness Starter ($0 LLC Formation)?

ZenBusiness Starter ($0 LLC Formation) is for idea-stage and pre-seed startups in the US, no funding required.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get ZenBusiness Starter ($0 LLC Formation)?

No. ZenBusiness Starter ($0 LLC Formation) is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for ZenBusiness Starter ($0 LLC Formation)?

Choose the $0 Starter plan on ZenBusiness's site.

How long do I have to use ZenBusiness Starter ($0 LLC Formation), and does it expire?

One-time (plus state fees)

Is ZenBusiness Starter ($0 LLC Formation) available outside the US?

ZenBusiness Starter ($0 LLC Formation) is available in the US.

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