LegalZoom Hidden Cost That Hits After 12 Months
Published May 1, 2026 · 0:51 · 231 views
Key takeaways
- LegalZoom [music] just charged me $299 without warning.
- I formed my LLC last January for $79.
- $299 auto renewal for registered agent service >> [music] >> I forgot I signed up for.
- They pre-check it during checkout in 42 states.
Summary
LegalZoom charges $299/year auto-renewal for registered agent service in 42 states, pre-checked during checkout, hitting your card 12 months after signup without reminder emails. • LegalZoom's registered agent costs $299/year vs Bastion Formations' $99/year (same service, all 50 states) • The $299 fee is pre-selected at checkout, you must manually uncheck it or pay $299 annually • By year three you've paid $976 total with LegalZoom vs $546 with Bastion Formations for identical registered agent coverage → Bastion Formations: https://bastionformations.com #LegalZoomHiddenCosts #LLCFormation #RegisteredAgent #BastionFormations #SmallBusiness
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LegalZoom [music] just charged me $299 without warning. Here's what happened. I formed my LLC last January for $79. [music] Thought I was done.
12 months later, boom. $299 auto renewal for registered agent service >> [music] >> I forgot I signed up for. They pre-check it during checkout in 42 states. You have to manually uncheck it or it renews every [music] year.
That's $299 you didn't budget for. Go to your order summary before you pay. >> [music] >> Look for registered agent service. Uncheck it unless you actually need it.
>> [music] >> Or use Bastian Formations, $99 per year for the same service. No auto renewals without notice. Like this [music] if it helped. Subscribe for more and visit Bastian Formations for transparent pricing.
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