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File.Business
$0 formation + paid compliance plans starting $99/yr.
2Wins
4.9★8,200+ reviews
220KFormed
Side-by-side comparison
No $39.99/mo membership required
File.Business vs Rocket Lawyer.
Rocket Lawyer offers a broad library of legal documents (personal and business) plus on-demand attorney consultations under a subscription. File.Business focuses on business operating infrastructure.
$0
Formation
no $39.99/mo membership
$149
RA/year
no membership lock-in
A-la-carte
Pricing
no bundling
51
Jurisdictions
same coverage
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51 Jurisdictions
220,000+ Formed
File.Business vs Rocket Lawyer
2 of 4 dimensions where File.Business is the stronger choice. Below: the line-by-line comparison.
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Rocket Lawyer
$99.99 one-time
1Wins
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DimensionFile.BusinessRocket Lawyer
Formation cost$0 + state$99.99 + state
Legal docs libraryAdd-onIncluded subscription
Compliance tracking51-jurisdiction automationCalendar reminders
Attorney accessAdd-on (Premier)Included with $39.99/mo subscription
The summary: Rocket Lawyer is a legal-document-and-attorney-consultation subscription. File.Business is a business operating system with formation, banking, compliance, tax, and a specialty attorney network.
File.Business strengths
- Lower starting price ($0 + state fee).
- Full operator stack: entity, banking, books, compliance, tax.
- Specialty CPA + attorney partner network for ongoing needs.
- 25+ free legal forms.
- Industry verticals + 349-term glossary.
- Explicit restricted industries AUP.
Rocket Lawyer strengths
- Massive legal document library (business + personal).
- On-demand attorney consultations under subscription.
- Personal legal services (wills, divorce, etc.).
- Established brand for "legal questions" generally.
Who picks which
Find your fit.
Pick Rocket Lawyer if
- You want a one-stop legal subscription covering both personal and business.
- You want frequent ad-hoc attorney consultations.
- You handle personal legal matters (wills, family) alongside business.
- You prefer document library + attorney chat over operator infrastructure.
Pick File.Business if
- You are running a business and want operator infrastructure (banking, books, compliance, tax) in addition to legal templates.
- You want lower starting cost.
- You want specialty CPA + attorney matching rather than general consultation.
- You want explicit restricted-industries policy.
Feature comparison
Side-by-side.
| Feature | File.Business | Rocket Lawyer |
|---|---|---|
| Starter pricing | $0 + state fee | Subscription $39+/mo |
| Entity types | LLC, Corp, Nonprofit, S-Corp | LLC, Corp |
| Personal legal | Deliberate skip (off-positioning) | Yes |
| Legal documents | 25+ free + attorney network | Massive library |
| Attorney consultations | Specialty-matched partners | Included in subscription |
| Operator stack | Full | Limited |
| Banking | Multiple partners | None |
| Books/finance | Built-in via Growth | None |
| Compliance | Full federal + state | Limited |
| Glossary + learning | 349 terms + 50+ guides | Limited |
| Restricted industries | Explicit AUP | Not specified |
FAQ
Common questions.
Which is cheaper?
File.Business $0; Rocket Lawyer subscription $39+/mo.
Which has more legal documents?
Rocket Lawyer; broader library across personal + business.
Which has more business infrastructure?
File.Business - banking, books, compliance, tax.
Best for personal legal?
Rocket Lawyer - we deliberately skip personal legal positioning.
Best for business operations?
File.Business.
Best for funded startups?
File.Business - C-Corp + cap table focus.
Best for international founders?
File.Business - dedicated content + partners.
Can I switch?
Yes for entity matters.
Try File.Business.
$0 service fee on formation. 60-day money-back guarantee. Cancel anytime.
$129/yr Compliance Annual Filings · penalty-free
On the $129/yr Compliance Annual Filings plan, we cover state late fees.
When you autofile your annual report through the $129/yr plan and we miss the deadline, we pay the state's late fee. The guarantee applies to that specific plan and the filings it includes. Other File.Business services are billed at the prices on this page.