LegalZoom vs IncFile vs TailorBrands vs Northwest -- who should you use to form your LLC?

[@ElizabethPW]

Just put up the latest comparison: ZenBusiness vs Stripe Atlas vs Doola vs BetterLegal: kzbin.info/www/bejne/paCnq56Ql66Co6s (so many of you requested ZenBusiness in particular!!)

[@mercynicole166]

Research is SO important! VERY important! Which is what I’ve been doing for a couple of days now😅 and then you feel comfortable to move forward once you come across something that makes SO much sense! And it it’s not “advertisement”…you did the research for us! Thank you! This video was VERY helpful!! 👍🏾👍🏾Excellent!!

[@ElizabethPW]

Great to hear! 😁

[@investorgeny]

Say no more. 🤝

[@tierras760]

I’m brand new to the LLC process and have seen so many “reviews” that end up pushing you to an affiliate link or just flat out feel like a sales pitch - I cannot express how helpful and clarifying this video was! Thanks so much for this honest, unbiased research!

[@ElizabethPW]

Welcome!

[@toddpetty5130]

Thank you for this. I am certain that you saved many people's time and frustration with such an in-depth real-world explanation.

[@ElizabethPW]

Welcome!

[@sirleonard1]

Sitting at night wondering how to even start and then I stumbled on your video. Thank you Elizabeth, this is great!

[@ElizabethPW]

Glad it was helpful!

[@PhortyRounds]

You're amazing. I already went the LegalZoom route two days before watching this video and I am like "ah man I should have done more research." Already several videos in now and subscribed. Thank you for your insight!

[@cassandrahepp6445]

IDK how many videos it took for me to find you but I'm so grateful for your breakdown. It was so much more straight forward and I could actually understand the breakdown! Thank you so much!

[@ElizabethPW]

Great to hear, thanks!

[@Plantsonpurpose]

I was leaning toward Northwest and this just confirms what I thought. It looks like Northwest also has a $9/month business phone that's VOIP. I use VOIP at work and it's usually more clear than my cellphone. Love the content!

[@ElizabethPW]

Interesting, let us know how their voip system works for you if you go with it

[@hamzanabil8822]

you are overpaying ,you can get a voip phone for like 25 dollar a year max.

[@dawndrew8313]

Make sure you call them! My application went nowhere the website stuff was not easy...took me weeks and instead of a llc i was asked howni would like to proceed? Uh thought i ordered an llc? Then got charged twice for trial phone that initially said was free! They did call me but my phone acts up and i missed it..by then i just gave up!

[@dexterramey8787]

​@@hamzanabil8822from where?

[@Nora-yi2ju]

Hey thank you so much for making this! I've been wanting to switch from operating as a Sole Proprietor to an LLC but the process is way to overwhelming for me. This helped a lot.

[@ElizabethPW]

Glad it was helpful!

[@hustledimes]

Wow!!!😮😮😮 Thank you so much for this video ma’am.. I myself am looking into starting my LLC. I was leaning towards Incfile.. but after watching your video, I probably will go for the Northwest for that little extra I believe it is worth it 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@ElizabethPW]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Amayi1]

Wow, thank you! I just came across your video and was looking at LegalZoom, but I was curious about other companies. I think Northwest makes the best sense. I am going to take a closer look at Northwest. Thank you so much!

[@ElizabethPW]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tirthb]

Just registered. Fully agree with the conclusion. Had a great experience with Northwest. Though it cost me $300.

[@ElizabethPW]

Glad to hear you had a good experience with Northwest

[@bluewater454]

You went an extra mile(or two) on this one. 👍👍 Double thumbs up

[@jayanthirao9726]

Bingo!!!! Exactly what I needed. I was inclining toward Incfile, now understand this better. Northwest seems to fit my needs better. Thank you for this information packed video as always.

[@ElizabethPW]

Great to hear!

[@willaribraheem4140]

I recently helped a client set up an LLC through Incfile. She also needed “a certificate of Good standing” In order to open her bank account. Which was a separate cost outside of Incfile, but Incfile allows you to file for it through the app. Incfile also did not allow us to set up a foreign registration in Puerto Rico, but North West Did. We got to experience both formation companies. Even though Incfile couldn’t do the foreign registry, they did include a bank account with their silver package 😉 they might not be able to deliver your documents as fast as North West, but Incfile offers the option to expedite for $50 and they offer more bang for your buck!

[@ElizabethPW]

Thanks for letting us know about your experience!

[@certifiedslay2469]

Just to clarify, the person who wanted to set up their LLC was puerto rican? So she set up a non US resident LLC with incfile?

[@FincherCreative]

Thank you for this info! I was going to look into incfile + expedited because it put it nose and nose with northwest and is also pretty highly rated in my research.

[@davilavish5326]

Wow! This was a really great video, definitely put my mind at ease of which site to form my LLC with. Thank you!

[@ElizabethPW]

You're so welcome!

[@kavinmehta]

Thanks! This was really helpful. You are one of the only few ones I found that didn't have affiliate link which lets me know that you are genuine!

[@ElizabethPW]

Great to hear! Yep one of the companies in this list approached me to be a "sponsor" but I didn't take them up on it, so I can do unbiased reviews

[@JohnSmith-bs9ym]

Thank you so much! What Tailor Brands did was absolutely horrible! They overwrote your decision and hoped you wouldn't notice lol...I'm going to pick Northwest. Thanks for doing the research for us!!

[@ElizabethPW]

You are so welcome!

[@hypergalaxydraws6258]

Hey, thank you for doing the research for what websites to use to file for an LLC! I was going to lean towards Tailor Brands, now I know what to use! Ill try Northwest

[@ElizabethPW]

Best wishes with it!

[@joaomeregildo5067]

I just want to thank you so much for making this video! U honestly have help me so much

[@ElizabethPW]

You are so welcome!

[@mercyjalpert4494]

Elizabeth thank you for taking the time to show us how to create our own LLC with 4 different services. I'd rather create the LLC myself and save $.

[@ElizabethPW]

Makes sense! I think many people can form their own LLC, now that the states have online filing systems.

[@JACk-hv7yf]

Very helpful and well presented - I am certainly following you! Appreciate your professionalism and business sense! Thank you!

[@ElizabethPW]

I appreciate that!

[@tirthb]

Wow, what an amazing video. Well researched. Clear scenario and comparisons. Clear opinions.

[@ElizabethPW]

Great to hear, thanks!

[@taixchi]

Thank you queen . a real detailed video .

[@ElizabethPW]

Great to hear!

[@jaysublime1793]

id just like to say that your awesome for all this great information, definitely gave me the information I needed. STAY UP!!!!!

[@ElizabethPW]

Thank you!

[@StephenFiore-f4p]

Thank you

[@redryder210]

Best content, so glad I found your videos

[@ElizabethPW]

Glad to hear it

[@BHadassah]

This was very helpful. Now I want to close down my 1 year old business and start again with Northwest. Thank you!

[@ElizabethPW]

Good luck with it!

[@GhosthashCrypto]

Thank you for the video. Clear and detailed. Obtaining the EIN is so easy, free, and instant. These companies are making a killing just by filling out that 1 page form for people.

[@ElizabethPW]

Agreed! It is rare that someone needs help with an EIN -- most people are better off doing that one themselves.

[@danielleporter1829]

@@ElizabethPWCan't someone as easily file for an EIN with the IRS than going through one of these companies. Fun Fact: LegalZoo has been around since the late 90s,. I remember being high school and seeing Robert Shapiro ( that Robert Shapiro) doing ads for LegalZoom , I'm pretty sure he's one of the founders.

[@FincherCreative]

Yeah I kept wondering if I was missing something. I can just uncheck the box and then go get the EIN myself, right? In many cases it's a 5 minute phonecall and you're done. I'm confused.

[@doodlingjorge]

Very good comparison! Thanks for doing this. Saved me time.

[@ElizabethPW]

Great to hear!

[@nottyma2572]

Thank you. More questions later. I’m very new but need to start my consulting company.

[@ElizabethPW]

Welcome - sounds good!

[@antoinenellums4016]

Thank you Elizabeth

[@ElizabethPW]

Welcome!

[@c.phillips1383]

Thank you so much for doing this! Appreciated!

[@ElizabethPW]

Welcome!

[@KosmicG88]

Thank you for all the helpful tips!!! 🤩

[@ElizabethPW]

You are so welcome!

[@davidoletep]

Thank you for making this video

[@ShaeLuv]

Many thanks, just what I needed to make a decision.

[@ElizabethPW]

Great to hear!

[@anamiguel668]

Awesome video, thank you!

[@DeeChiX]

Loved this video very informative.

[@ElizabethPW]

Glad you found it informative!

[@JoudaniMaria]

Thank you for the video extremely useful.

[@ElizabethPW]

Glad it was useful!

[@KnightOwlMedia]

Awesome video👍👍

[@Shujin_Summit_Gaming]

I love you!! Thank you so much for this!! I'm subscribed! ❤️❤️

[@ElizabethPW]

Welcome! ❤️

[@ScattyLife392]

Thank you so much for this comparison video. This really helped me solidify my decision.

[@ElizabethPW]

Great to hear!

[@agraham916]

thanks for sharing all the info... super helpful. quick question for you. I believe i may have jumped the gun and created my EIN before creating LLC. im hoping to create multiple LLCs under an umbrella organization. I created the EIN thinking it could be the umbrella. i was wondering if i could still create my other LLCs and just have the EIN and the multiple LLCs share a dba? this way the EIN could be used accross all the created LLCs. Is that possible?

[@ElizabethPW]

If you want multiple LLCs under one umbrella, the umbrella has to be its own LLC. Or it could be a partnership of the multiple LLCs. But an EIN and a DBA -- those are not a legal entities.

[@agraham916]

@ElizabethPW thanks a bunch for the feedback... you got me as a subscriber 😀... i was trying to save dollars and avoid creating the other LLCs, 😒... but i guess there is no clear way... my company will be in the real estate industry and will hold real property... one LLC will capture commercial, the other residential, the other service... but all will be under the umbrella of a single "holding company" which is where my i created my EIN... so what im hearing is that i need to create LLCs for each entity and pay the registration agent fees for each, ☹️... if I created the EIN already do i need to modify the DBAs in the EIN application for the holding company to include all the other LLCs?

[@markg7852]

Thanks for a great video, really appreciate it.

[@ElizabethPW]

Glad it was helpful!

[@americanbully9583]

This was very informative and straight to the point well done Elizabeth 😊

[@ElizabethPW]

Glad you think so!

[@marissagonzales2935]

Thank you so much!! This information is very helpful.

[@ElizabethPW]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jademonae123]

Wow!! Thanks so much. This was very helpful!🤩🤩

[@ElizabethPW]

Glad it was helpful!

[@charityrsimmons]

Thank you so much for sharing this information!

[@ElizabethPW]

You are so welcome!

[@charlesmagicien4330]

Well explained. Thank you.

[@ElizabethPW]

Welcome!

[@investorgeny]

🤝 Thank you for sharing your detailed LLC formation comparison review. 👍👍 Great educational content! Keep up the outstanding job. 🤔I started doing opening an LLC online, and I stopped to do more research. After watching countless KZbin video contests about forming an LLC from LLC Buddy, Life Accounting, etc., I've decided to use a professional service as I will definitely spend way more money doing it myself. 🙄 Articles of Organization is $200 for my state, Certificate of Publication costs $50, Biennial Report/Statement is $9, and plus the registered agent along with the virtual business address which varies. These are required! Hiring Northwest Registered Agent for $125 per year is not that painful. Offering legal services including this price would've been amazing. I started using iPostal1 basic plan, but I'll cancel it and choose Northwest. It'll be way less complicated.

[@JujuGurgel]

Awesome video, exactly what I needed.

[@ElizabethPW]

Great to hear!

[@aliyah4696]

Video was definitely helpful

[@ElizabethPW]

Great to hear!

[@jeanetteagain6631]

Thank you 🙏🏻 😊

[@ElizabethPW]

You’re welcome 😊

[@anonpls809]

Thank you!

[@ElizabethPW]

Welcome!

[@t.o.3820]

Very informative …Thank You for sharing

[@ElizabethPW]

Welcome!

[@christiantotten1574]

thank you so much, Elizabeth! Such a helpful video!

[@ElizabethPW]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mojocat7675]

I just very quickly need to get my brand trademarked. I have had it for 12 years and want to do more with it. There are people who have created FB groups using my brand after I created it.

[@ElizabethPW]

You can apply for expedited processing if someone is already infringing you

[@martinachoi7843]

I just checked Incfile and now it just takes 4 weeks instead of 8 weeks to form your LLC wihtout expedited filing service (you can upgrade to it for your filing in 5 business days for $50)

[@ElizabethPW]

Thanks for that info! I did use incfile to create an LLC to test them, and it took them even less time. I think they underpromise and deliver faster so people are happier

[@Jiminsboost]

Thank you so much for this video it was helpful and also I think I might do northwest.

[@ElizabethPW]

Glad it was helpful!

[@timdennis5853]

Good comparison.

[@claytonvail7540]

Very helpful. Thank you

[@ElizabethPW]

You're welcome

[@850samgoody]

Thank You !🎉

[@ElizabethPW]

You’re welcome 😊

[@marlonhaynes3227]

Thank you so much you are the best!!!!

[@ElizabethPW]

welcome!

[@zgl4372]

thank you so much!

[@ElizabethPW]

welcome!

[@vovowithefofo6608]

Thanks liz

[@ElizabethPW]

welcome

[@benh225]

Thank you for doing this 🙏

[@ElizabethPW]

No problem 👍

[@JacksMunuhe]

Thank you for sharing!

[@ElizabethPW]

Welcome!

[@grewal559]

Do you know you make best videos on KZbin. ❤

[@ilearn5]

Another great video! Thank you for your service.

[@ElizabethPW]

Welcome!

[@JuniorShepherd]

Northwest seems to be the way to go! Thanks Elizabeth for sharing this info.

[@ElizabethPW]

Welcome!

[@scotstevig]

BIG thumbs up! Thank you

[@ElizabethPW]

Welcome!

[@Ryansanvy]

Especially Thanks to Elizabeth.....🙌💛 I will choose NORTHWEST because I am a Bangladeshi citizen. I don't have an SSN, and without an SSN, it will take more than 3 months to get your EIN, but it's not like NORTHWEST forces you to take their complete package like others do; you only get your EIN by fax. can apply for It and its very easy, guys; otherwise, you can use their registration agent address. I actually like their honesty, and if you are a beginner, I would recommend NORTHWEST. Best wishes for everyone!💛🤲

[@ElizabethPW]

Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@dadjbig]

Thank you this was very helpful..

[@ElizabethPW]

You're welcome!

[@ErikaJayne1267]

Great video! I’m waiting for my immigration paperwork to which I’ll get a social insurance number. Is it ok to register my LLC to save it and then apply for my EIN once in America in a few months?

[@ElizabethPW]

You can do that, as long as you don't start using the LLC (you won't be able to get bank account etc)

[@mr.k5687]

appreciate you doing this!

[@ElizabethPW]

welcome!

[@lownote2]

Well done! Thank you for the info

[@ElizabethPW]

Welcome!

[@_stxntxn_]

THANK YOU! This was super helpful

[@ElizabethPW]

Glad it was helpful!

[@guahangarage]

Thank you for this! Great video!

[@ElizabethPW]

Welcome!

[@GenuinelyDom]

Great information. I wanted to tell you your mic is very clear, more clear than other people’s videos I’ve seen. Could you link what mic you have?

[@ElizabethPW]

Thanks! I have two mic's - one is attached to my computer (www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08CVP2HXP/ ) and the other is attached to my camera (RODE VideoMic GO Lightweight On-Camera Microphone, got as part of a "content creator kit" for the Canon m50)

[@lorlast5204]

Thank you for this

[@ElizabethPW]

Welcome!

[@LalithoTheRedBorderCollie]

Thank you so much, you saved me like $600 to file a LLC and to get everything started with an agent and an EIN

[@ElizabethPW]

Great to hear!

[@gazstpatrick6574]

Who did u go with

[@raymondsaldana9519]

Great work !

[@ElizabethPW]

Thanks a lot!

[@stevenkopca7130]

Wow great video! I wish I found this 6 months ago before I went to Legal Zoom could've saved me a few hundred dollars. Plus I ordered a DBA for my sole proprietorship but the bank would not let me open an account with all the licenses and certificates that I had cause I needed my DBA Certificate which I did not receive from my county clerks office but was told by (not one) but 3 Legal Zoom employees that I didn't need the certificate and that I WOULD NOT be getting a Physical DBA Certificate. THEY WERE WRONG! All 3 of them. I called the County Clerks office and they said they sent me one but will send me another one in which I did receive. Long story short my Bank was right and Legal Zoom was wrong. Thank you for this video.

[@ElizabethPW]

Welcome! sorry to hear about the trouble you had with them

[@rfpach]

Which do you recommend for a professional business?

[@ElizabethPW]

My top recommendation is Northwest

[@rammallah3117]

Thanks alot

[@ElizabethPW]

Most welcome

[@mrcleojohnson]

Hey!!! You rock!! Thank you! 😉

[@g-ro3039]

Thank you for a very well spoken and thorough video! I have a question about "Annual Compliance". So I see that these services offer to take care of your Annual Compliance for your business for a fee which I understand is optional. Do you think this is something that is simple enough for us to take care of ourselves or is it necessary to just pay the annual fee and let the LLC service take care of it? Last Question: Are we able to use our Registered Agent address as our business's physical address or do we need to keep it separate and get a virtual business address as well? If a virtual address, should I purchase one right before I create my LLC and then apply it?

[@ElizabethPW]

1 - it is simple but easy to forget. The main aspect of signing up for annual compliance is so you remember to do it (and know what to do). 2 - it depends on the registered agent -- each one has their own rules.

[@aquarianphoenix6337]

Great video

[@ElizabethPW]

Thanks!

[@fyffitness]

Thanks again!

[@ElizabethPW]

Welcome!

[@angiesegura5998]

Thanks you!!

[@ElizabethPW]

Welcome!

[@armandolupian1210]

Thank you

[@ElizabethPW]

Welcome!!

[@FunSizSnak]

I just checked and realized they all have different fees for each state and im in florida and it starts out in the beginning for NorthWest $359 😮

[@ElizabethPW]

Yep that's true, every state has different fees!!

[@russfreelancer]

I found this one, thank you!!

[@withtruth9853]

Which one are best For non US Residential llc

[@ElizabethPW]

I'd use Doola

[@mustafaalsaqi]

Why are we paying yearly?

[@ElizabethPW]

Typically, registered agents charge annually to provide those services each year (to accept legal filings, and typically they throw in other services like alerting you to of deadlines). Of course you can be your own registered agent, or can just do it for one year and then switch.

[@lipstreetmedia]

Does business address and Registerd agent address need to be the same? Thank you

[@ElizabethPW]

No, they are usually not the same, but they can be

[@DrMetal1978]

Have you looked at Inc File since they became 'Bizee' ? Any thoughts? (thank you, great videos)

[@ElizabethPW]

When I did my last review of them, they were already bizee - seems to be about the same, just a different name

[@lorlast5204]

Did you ever review zenbusiness?

[@ElizabethPW]

Not yet -- I plan to do a part 2 of this video with zenbusiness and some others

[@TheCitybwai]

Good Job

[@tranquilitymind876]

Great video. Well done. I need help forming my LCC to obtain EIN, stripe payment etc. I need your help advice asap

[@ElizabethPW]

If you'd like advice from me, check out the Patreon www.patreon.com/elizabethpw