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LLC formation service review

Rocket Lawyer

A legal membership that includes your first LLC filing at $0 plus state fees and self-serve documents such as an operating agreement. The EIN ($70) and the registered agent ($124.99 a year) need the Plus or Pro membership, from $249 a year.

By Rocket LawyerParent company: Rocket Lawyer Incorporated

RTC SCORE

5.3

#11 of 15 with enough data

What we like

  • The membership covers the first LLC filing and unlimited legal documents, including an operating agreement template.
  • Registered agent at $124.99 a year.
  • Paid legal advice sessions are available.

What to watch

  • You pay the membership every year: the EIN and the registered agent need Plus or Pro, from $249 a year.
  • The 7-day trial turns into a paid membership unless you cancel.
  • Formation and registered agent fees aren't refundable.

How the score breaks down

RTC Score5.3out of 10

Methodology v1.0.0

Data completeness100%

We could verify 100% of the scoring data

Strongest points
Operating agreement, Files in all 50 states, Registered agent renewal
Weakest point
3-year cost of the standard basket

Score by criterion

  • 3-year cost of the standard basketWeight 30%Weakest2.6 out of 10

    $1,192 over 36 months

  • Refund window on the vendor's feesWeight 12%5.0 out of 10
  • Registered agent renewalWeight 10%Strongest8.8 out of 10
  • EIN obtained for youWeight 10%3.0 out of 10
  • Operating agreementWeight 10%Strongest10.0 out of 10
  • First year of registered agentWeight 10%0.0 out of 10
  • Files in all 50 statesWeight 10%Strongest10.0 out of 10
  • Phone supportWeight 8%10.0 out of 10

All the data, with sources

Each value links to its source. "Not published" means the vendor doesn't disclose it; "Unconfirmed" means we looked and couldn't confirm it. Data points we have for fewer than four vendors are left out until we can compare them.

Pricing
Data pointValue
Cheapest formation package$0 one-timeSource: Rocket Lawyer (opens in a new tab)Only with a paid membership (from $149 a year); additional filings are $99.
How the package is soldMembership (monthly or yearly)Source: Rocket Lawyer (opens in a new tab)
Other chargesAdditional LLC filings $99. A legal advice session costs $149 (30 minutes) or $249 (60 minutes).Source: Rocket Lawyer (opens in a new tab)
What the package includes
Data pointValue
EIN obtained for youPaid add-onSource: Rocket Lawyer (opens in a new tab)Not available with the Standard membership.
EIN add-on$70 one-timeSource: Rocket Lawyer (opens in a new tab)
Operating agreementIncluded in the cheapest packageSource: Rocket Lawyer (opens in a new tab)A document template you fill out yourself, included in every membership; not one drafted for you.
Operating agreement add-onN/ASource: Rocket Lawyer (opens in a new tab)Included as a template in every membership.
Files in all 50 statesYesSource: Rocket Lawyer (opens in a new tab)
Registered agent
Data pointValue
First year of registered agentPaid from the startSource: Rocket Lawyer (opens in a new tab)
Registered agent per year$124.99/yrSource: Rocket Lawyer (opens in a new tab)
Registered agent renews on its ownYesSource: Rocket Lawyer (opens in a new tab)
Renewals and add-ons
Data pointValue
Package renews every yearYesSource: Rocket Lawyer (opens in a new tab)
Free trials that turn paidEvery membership starts with a 7-day free trial that turns into the paid monthly or yearly plan you chose unless you cancel.Source: Rocket Lawyer (opens in a new tab)
Refunds and cancellation
Data pointValue
Refund window on the vendor's fees30 daysSource: Rocket Lawyer (opens in a new tab)Formation and registered agent services aren't refundable; the 30 days apply to the membership.
Refund and cancellation termsRefund requests within 30 days, but formation-related services, including the registered agent, aren't refundable. You cancel the registered agent by phone during business hours and file the change of agent with the state; there are no full or prorated refunds.Source: Rocket Lawyer (opens in a new tab)
Support
Data pointValue
Phone supportYesSource: Rocket Lawyer (opens in a new tab)
Support hoursMonday to Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pacific.Source: Rocket Lawyer (opens in a new tab)
Language
Data pointValue
Human support in SpanishNoSource: Rocket Lawyer (opens in a new tab)We found no statement of support in Spanish on its site.
Website in Spanish for the USNoSource: Rocket Lawyer (opens in a new tab)Its /es address goes to its site for Spain, not for US customers.

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