Guides and tools

Current self-help pages on Legal Compared. These are not legal advice and do not create an attorney-client relationship.

• LLC vs sole proprietor

  Liability, paperwork, and cost when you stay solo versus filing an LLC—including state fees on “free” offers.

• Is a free LLC really free?

  What Inc Authority and Rocket Lawyer waive, what two official state fee schedules still charge, and how year-two costs can differ.

• Registered agent vs formation

  Why filing and a registered agent are different purchases, and what the SBA says you need before you file.

• Rocket Lawyer vs LegalZoom

  Membership filing help versus the Business Attorney Plan—two different purchases.

• LLC operating agreement options

  How the owner contract differs from the state filing, and which kind of vendor sells each piece.

• Document preparation checklist

  Questions to ask a provider and information to gather. It stays in your browser.