Tailor Brands vs ZenBusiness: which is better for a new business? (2026)
Choose Tailor Brands if: New owners forming an LLC who also want logos
Skip it if: Your LLC already exists and you need a new registered agent.
Visit Tailor BrandsChoose ZenBusiness if: Owners who want annual reports filed on a yearly plan
Skip it if: You only need a registered agent; $199/yr costs more than some rivals.
Visit ZenBusinessQuick verdict
| Higher OwnerUnlocked score | ZenBusiness (6.5 vs 8.1) |
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| Lower starting price | Tie (Price on request vs From $17/mo) |
| Better public ratings | Tailor Brands (4.8 vs 4.7 / 5) |
| More Spanish help | Tailor Brands (Spanish website vs Not confirmed) |
Side by side
| Best for | New owners forming an LLC who also want logos | Owners who want annual reports filed on a yearly plan |
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| Skip if | Your LLC already exists and you need a new registered agent. | You only need a registered agent; $199/yr costs more than some rivals. |
| Free plan or trial | Free plan | Free plan |
| Spanish | Spanish website | Not confirmed |
| Support | Chat, AI phone line; English only | Phone, chat; M-F 8-8, Sat-Sun 9-6 CT |
| Mobile app | No | Yes |
| Public rating | 4.8/5 (Trustpilot, 17,584) | 4.8/5 (Trustpilot, 32,795) |
| Registered agent | Price not listed publicly; add-on at formation only | $199/yr; $99 1st year with new LLC |
| Files your annual report | Included in Essential/Elite (+ state fee) | Yes; $100 + state fee per report, or $199/yr plan |
| Deadline alerts | Yes, reminders with Annual Compliance | Yes, reminders and compliance scorecard |
| Mail scanning | RA documents scanned to dashboard | RA documents scanned to dashboard |
| Keeps your address private | Virtual address add-on, formation only | RA address only; not usable as business address |
| Switch an existing LLC | No | Yes; they file the change (state fee may apply) |
| EIN service | Not published | $99 (included in Pro/Premium) |
| Operating agreement | Included in Elite plan | $99 template (included in Pro/Premium) |
| Forming a new LLC | $0 + state fee; paid plans $199-$249/yr | $0 / $199 / $299 + state fees |
| Guarantee | 100% accuracy guarantee | 60-day money-back; 100% accuracy |
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Your yearly cost, by state
| Service | Agent per year | They file your report |
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| Tailor Brands Only when you form with them |
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| ZenBusiness | $199 | $100 + state fee |
| Do it yourself Be your own agent; file the report yourself | $0 | State fee only |
List prices for an existing LLC, before promotions. Report totals apply in years a report is due.
Tailor Brands
- Essential and Elite plans include annual report filing each year.
- LLC processed within 1 business day on paid plans.
- Elite adds a 1-year free domain, website builder and 8 logos.
- Spanish-language version of the website available.
- Can't name Tailor Brands as agent after your LLC is filed.
- Registered agent and virtual address are only sold during formation.
- Support in English only: chat and an AI phone line.
ZenBusiness
- Worry-Free Compliance files your annual report plus 2 amendments for $199/yr.
- 60-day money-back guarantee and 100% accuracy guarantee on filings.
- Phone and chat 7 days a week; weekdays 8am–8pm CT.
- iPhone app rated 4.5/5 from about 1,700 ratings.
- Registered agent is $199/yr and not included in any plan.
- EIN and operating agreement cost $99 each on Starter.
- Registered agent address can't be used as your business address.
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Questions
Is Tailor Brands or ZenBusiness cheaper?
Their published starting prices can't be compared directly (Price on request vs From $17/mo). Ask both for a quote.
Which has better reviews?
Tailor Brands, with 4.8/5 on average across the public ratings we checked.
Which one helps in Spanish?
Tailor Brands: Spanish website. ZenBusiness: Not confirmed.
Can I switch from one to the other later?
Yes, though switching mid-year takes some setup. Export your records before you cancel, and check for annual contracts or cancellation notice periods.
Facts from each company's own pages and public rating sites, checked Oct 4, 2026. How we rate.