Why File.Business.
The honest version. $0 service fee is the entry; the operating system behind it is the reason 220,000+ founders stay.
Five reasons founders choose us.
$0 service fee. Honestly.
Most competitors charge $39-$500. We charge $0. State fees passed through at cost. No upsells on every screen. Pricing on pricing.html - nothing hidden.
Operating system, not formation-only
Formation gets you the entity. We give you what comes next: BOI, banking, books, contracts, compliance tracking, tax CPAs, IP filings, all in one platform.
Partner network, not in-house only
Specialty CPAs for international tax. Specialty attorneys for patents. Brokers for insurance. We match you to the right expert; no generic call center.
Restricted industries policy
We do not service cannabis, adult-content, or firearms businesses. Explicit AUP. Honest about who we serve and who we do not.
Content depth as moat
600+ pages of guides. 283-term glossary with real examples. 8 interactive calculators. 25 free legal form builders. The deepest free resource library in the category.
Frequently asked questions
What makes File.Business different from LegalZoom or ZenBusiness?
$0 service fee on formation, free year-1 registered agent, and the full operating system included (BOI tracking, annual reports, compliance calendar). Competitors charge for these separately.
Is the $0 service fee a teaser?
No. The $0 service fee is permanent on our Starter plan. State filing fees are passed through at cost. Pro tier ($19/mo) adds compliance automation; Premier ($49/mo) adds same-day formation.
Do you offer the same privacy as Northwest Registered Agent?
Yes. Our registered agent service shields your personal address from public state filings the same way Northwest's does. The privacy mechanic is identical.
How fast can I form an LLC with File.Business?
Same-day formation in Delaware, Wyoming, Nevada, Florida, and Texas. Most other states process in 5-15 business days.
Is File.Business a law firm?
No. We're a business operating system, not a law firm. For specific legal advice, our partner attorney network is available on-demand.
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Real outcomes from real founders
Composite stories from 220,000+ businesses we have helped form and operate since 2017. Names changed; outcomes are typical.
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.