BizFilings Business Registration Services Review

Entity Types

In addition to the four main entity types that virtually all business registration services cover -- limited liability company (LLC), S-Corporation, C-corporation, and nonprofit -- BizFilings can also help you set up a limited partnership (LP), limited liability partnership (LLP), professional corporation (PLLC) and a benefit corporation (B Corp). No other business registration service can match BizFilings in this area, so it's definitely worth considering, particularly for those who are interested in setting up one of these more obscure business types.

Services

BizFilings helps business owners of all types verify that their business name is available in their state and prepare and submit the appropriate paperwork to register it. These services are available in any package that you choose. Those who need help drawing up operating agreements, name amendments, or Certificates of Good Standing will also find what they need with BizFilings. You can add on some of these services to your business registration package or you can purchase them individually afterward.

The Standard and Complete package include additional services that are helpful to new business owners in any industry, like a DVD on compliance, free coupons for business websites, advertising, and a step-by-step guide to creating a business plan. These resources aren't necessary, but they're a nice addition for business owners who are just beginning to learn about the legal side of running their own company.

Cost

Like most business registration services, BizFilings offers three tiers of service. Its Basic package includes just your business name verification and the preparation and filing of your business formation documents. This is $99 plus state fees. The Standard package costs $229 plus state fees and includes expedited processing, sample partnership agreements and other customizable forms.

Its Complete package is $359 plus state fees for all business types except S-Corporations. Then, it's $389 plus state fees. This includes everything in the Standard package plus Federal Tax ID (EIN) service. With each package, there are the option to add extra services for a one-time fee if you're interested. These costs are pretty reasonable compared to what many other business registration services charge.

Time

Filing times vary by state and BizFilings does not indicate the average filing time when you purchase a package. It does offer an expedited shipping option for those who want their business registered faster. It's also one of the only business registration companies that offers an overnight shipping option, so move BizFilings up on your list if you want your company registered as quickly as possible.

Educational Resources

BizFilings has a wealth of online tools and resources to help business owners learn more about the legal aspects of managing and incorporating a business. It includes industry and state guides to help you figure out what you need to do to get your business up and running as well as resources to help you compare the various types of business entities. There's also guidance on business taxes, compliance and human resources, among other things. While you can find this information elsewhere on the internet, BizFilings has made itself a one-stop shop for everything related to legally registering and running a business, so starting here can save you a lot of time.