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File.Business
$0 formation + paid compliance plans starting $99/yr.
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No "premier-only" features · all 51 jurisdictions
File.Business vs Incfile / Bizee: transparent pricing without the maze.
Incfile (now Bizee) is known for its $0 formation tier. The trade-off is a heavy upsell flow and Registered Agent renewals that jump to $119/year. File.Business has $0 formation with no upsell maze, RA free in year one, and a real platform after.
Pay only the state fee
60-day money-back
Free migration
Incfile / Bizee
$0 starter formation, aggressive funnel, RA renewal at $119/year.
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File.Business
$0 formation, no upsell maze, RA free year one then $99/year.
File.Business vs Incfile (now Bizee)
1 of 3 dimensions where File.Business is the stronger choice. Below: the line-by-line comparison.
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Incfile (now Bizee)
$0 + RA $119/yr after Y1
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DimensionFile.BusinessIncfile (now Bizee)
NoteIncfile rebranded to BizeeSame product
Year 1 formation$0 + state$0 + state
Compliance dashboardFullBasic
The short version
When each one is the right pick.
Based on publicly listed pricing and feature pages as of 2026. Competitor names are trademarks of their respective owners.
Feature by feature
Every category that matters.
| Incfile / Bizee | File.Business | |
|---|---|---|
| Formation | ||
| LLC formation service fee | $0 to $299 + state fee | $0 |
| State filing fee | pass-through | pass-through, at cost |
| EIN obtained for you | $70 add-on | available as add-on or included on Growth |
| Operating agreement | sometimes paid | included |
| BOI report filing | $199 add-on | available as add-on or included on Growth |
| Ongoing services | ||
| Registered Agent, first year | free year 1, $119/yr after | free year 1 |
| Annual report monitoring | paid | included |
| Compliance calendar | limited | every state, federal, local |
| Multi-state foreign qualification | paid | available, single workflow |
| Platform features | ||
| Custom-domain email | no | included on Growth |
| Document vault, encrypted + audit-trailed | no | free on every plan |
| Books and finance tool | no | free on Growth |
| E-signature | add-on | free |
| Mobile app + desktop apps | limited | iOS + Android + macOS + Windows |
| Support | ||
| Real human specialists | tiered | on every plan |
| Phone support | limited hours | Mon to Fri, 8 am to 8 pm ET |
| Live chat | paid tier | every plan |
| Dedicated specialist | enterprise tier | on Scale |
| Trust + transparency | ||
| Pricing transparency | tier-locked | flat, posted |
| SOC 2 Type II certified | varies | yes |
| Renewal price increases | common | none |
| 60-day money-back | no | yes |
Switching
Moving from Incfile/Bizee to File.Business
We change your Registered Agent in every state where you operate, populate your compliance calendar, and import your documents. Most migrations complete in 1 to 3 business days.
Customers often migrate when their Incfile RA is about to renew at $119+/year. Our renewal is $99/year.
What we move for you, free
- Existing entity record (state, EIN, articles)
- Registered Agent in every state you operate
- BOI report status and beneficial owner records
- Annual report calendar and renewal dates
- Documents you upload from your existing provider
Most customers complete migration in 1 to 3 business days. We coordinate the Registered Agent handoff with your current provider and confirm with each state.
FAQ
Common questions.
Is Bizee/Incfile bad?
It is a real company with a real product. The trade-off is a funnel optimized for upsells. If you stay on the $0 tier and decline every upsell, the experience is acceptable.
Migration?
1 to 3 business days. Registered Agent change is the longest step.
Same filings?
Yes. We file the same documents in the same states; the entity record is identical.
RA pricing?
Year one free; $99/year on renewal. Incfile renews at $119/year+.
Will my LLC name carry over?
Yes. Same entity, same EIN, same state record. Only service provider changes.
Do you upsell?
We sell additional services if you need them, but with transparent pricing and no auto-checkmarks. What you see is what you pay.
Phone support?
Yes. Mon to Fri, 8 am to 8 pm ET.
What about my BOI?
If you have not filed BOI yet, we do it free with the migration. If you have, we track the next update window.
Annual report?
Included on Growth.
Ready to make the switch?
Migration is free. Most customers move in 1 to 3 business days. Cancel anytime within 60 days.
Free migration
60-day money-back
Pay only the state fee
Bundle & save
Recommended add-ons
Most customers add these to keep their business compliant year-round.
Registered Agent
Most orderedRequired for every registered business entity in every state.
$99
/year
Add →
Compliance Monitoring
Best valueTrack every annual report, registered agent renewal, and license deadline.
$19
/month
Add →
Annual Report Filing
RecommendedAuto-file your state annual report. Never miss a deadline.
$99
/year
Add →
Why File.Business
Premium compliance, no service-fee markup.
Trust you can verify
SOC 2 Type II audited platform. 220,000+ businesses served. 60-day money-back on service fees. State fees passed through at cost with no hidden markup. Explicit AUP on restricted industries.
A compliance partner, not a transaction
Most providers go quiet after checkout. We auto-track every annual report, registered agent renewal, and license deadline across your entities. The Business OS dashboard keeps your compliance score visible year-round.
Premium experience competitors cannot match
Premium positioning, transparent pricing, no service-fee markup on state or federal filings. Premium positioning, transparent pricing, no service-fee markup on state filings.