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LegalZoom: cost, fit and limits
LegalZoom is an online legal services company made by LegalZoom.com, Inc. that offers business formation, trademark search and legal document tools, with free name and entity tools, a Doc Assist AI document helper and a 60-day refund promise.
What to know first
LegalZoom's homepage lists free tools: a business name availability search, a name generator, an entity type recommender and formation filing requirements, plus a free trademark search and class finder. Doc Assist AI helps draft documents. Formation package names and prices were not shown on the pages we read, and the package pages returned HTTP 410 Gone, so the cost of filing could not be verified.
LegalZoom at a glance
| Maker | LegalZoom.com, Inc., Not stated on the vendor pages |
|---|---|
| Free plan | Free trial only |
| Entry price | Quote only |
| API access | No |
| Category | Best AI Business Formation Services in 2026, rank 11 of 12 |
| Website | legalzoom.com/ |
Who LegalZoom is best for
Owners researching before they buy
Free name availability search, a name generator and an entity type recommender let a founder narrow options before choosing a package.
Owners who also need a trademark
A free trademark search and a trademark class finder are listed, which helps founders check whether a name is usable beyond the state register.
Buyers who want a money-back safety net
The site promises a refund of the fee within the first 60 days if the buyer is unhappy with the service.
LegalZoom plans and pricing
| Plan | Price | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Formation packages | Not published on the pages read | Package names and prices were not shown, and the package pages returned HTTP 410 Gone. A refund within 60 days is described for service fees. |
Checked November 2026.
What LegalZoom does
- Doc Assist AI
- Doc Assist AI is named on the homepage as an AI document helper for drafting documents, though the pages we read do not describe its limits.
- Free name tools
- A business name availability search and a name generator are free, so owners can test names before any purchase. These tools can be used without buying a formation package or entering payment details.
- Entity type recommender
- A free entity type recommender and formation filing requirements help a first-time owner see which structure and paperwork may apply. The pages we read do not say how the recommender weighs tax and liability factors.
- Trademark search
- A free trademark search and class finder are listed, supporting owners who want to protect a brand name as well as register a company. A trademark search does not clear a name for use, and registration is a separate step.
- Business Health Check
- A Business Health Check and a registered agent requirements guide are listed, which point owners to ongoing duties after filing. The pages we read do not state whether these items are free or part of a paid plan.
How LegalZoom handles your data
The homepage we read does not say whether customer data trains Doc Assist AI or any model, how long data is retained or where it is hosted. It links a Security page but names no certification. LegalZoom handles identity details, business records and legal documents, so ask for its privacy policy, its retention periods and how Doc Assist AI treats uploaded documents. The vendor's policy was not checked for this on the pages we opened.
Where LegalZoom falls short in practice
- No readable formation price. Formation package names and prices were not stated on the pages we read, so a buyer cannot compare the cost with other vendors from public text.
- Package pages were gone. Business formation package pages returned HTTP 410 Gone when we opened them, which means current offers could not be checked. A buyer should confirm what the vendor sells today before any payment.
- Refund is not a trial. The 60-day refund is a money-back promise, not a free trial, so the fee is paid first and recovered only if the buyer asks. Buyers must pay first and ask for the refund themselves.
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LegalZoom: common questions
How much does LegalZoom charge for business formation?
We could not verify a formation price. The pages we read gave no package names or prices, and the package pages returned HTTP 410 Gone in November 2026. Ask the vendor for a current written quote, including state fees and any add-ons, before comparing it with other services.
What free tools does LegalZoom offer?
The homepage lists a free business name availability search, a name generator, an entity type recommender, formation filing requirements, a free trademark search and class finder and a Business Health Check. They help with research before a purchase and carry no stated limits on the pages we read.
What is Doc Assist AI?
Doc Assist AI is named on the LegalZoom homepage as an AI document helper for drafting documents. The pages we read do not describe how it works, which model it uses or whether customer documents train it, so ask for the data terms before uploading sensitive files.
Does LegalZoom offer a refund?
The site says the fee can be refunded within the first 60 days if the buyer is unhappy with the service. The pages we read do not list which services qualify or how the claim works, so read the refund terms at checkout before you pay.
Is LegalZoom a law firm?
The pages we read present LegalZoom as an online legal services company with tools and documents, and they do not describe attorney advice as part of formation. If you need legal advice about entity choice or contracts, confirm what the plan includes or hire a lawyer directly.