Bizee was previously called Incfile — the rebrand happened in 2023, and existing customer accounts, orders, and history carried over intact. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas and has been operating since 2004. The official claim of having served over a million businesses puts it among the more established players in this space rather than a new entrant. The service scope goes beyond LLC registration: it also covers Corporation and Nonprofit formation, Registered Agent service, EIN applications, compliance alerts, virtual addresses, and some banking and tax-adjacent add-on services.
The $0 LLC Registration: What It Actually Means
Bizee's most attention-grabbing feature is a Basic plan where the platform's service fee is $0 — you only pay the state government's filing fee. That state filing fee varies significantly depending on the state, anywhere from tens of dollars to several hundred, and has nothing to do with Bizee — it's unavoidable regardless of how the registration is processed. These are two separate costs: Bizee's service fee can genuinely be $0, but the cost of the company actually being formed is the state's fee that everyone pays.
Choosing Between the Three Tiers
The current tiers are roughly: Basic at $0 plus state fee, suitable for people who already know which state to register in, understand how to maintain the company going forward, and don't need additional guidance; Standard at approximately $199 plus state fee, typically including operating agreement, EIN application, and compliance notifications; Premium, which multiple sources currently show at around $299 (not the $399 cited in older articles — the price was reduced in recent years), typically including faster processing and more complete business services.
Pricing details vary across sources and Bizee frequently runs promotions. Treat the checkout page as the authoritative source for your actual cost, not any article's stated figures.
If you already understand how LLC operation works, which state is appropriate, how EIN applications work, and how to handle annual compliance, the Basic plan completes the core registration at minimum platform cost. If you're starting without US company experience and want the associated documents and reminders packaged together, Standard or Premium trades money for convenience — that trade is worth evaluating honestly.
Registered Agent: The Most Commonly Misunderstood Part
A Registered Agent receives legal documents, government notices, and legal process service on behalf of a company. Every US state legally requires LLCs to have one — it's not optional. Bizee states that it maintains its own offices in all states for this service rather than fully outsourcing to third parties, which it markets as an advantage. Registering through Bizee typically includes a period of free Registered Agent service, after which annual renewal is required.
The renewal price is where the information becomes inconsistent. Multiple sources cite different numbers: $119/year, $149/year, and in some cases language suggesting the service is not included in the base plan at all and must be purchased separately at $199/year. These discrepancies likely reflect different plans, different purchase timelines, and possibly promotions. This renewal cost directly affects how much maintaining the company costs each year. Confirm the exact number on Bizee's current checkout page before ordering — don't budget based on any article's figure.
Registered Agent Is Not the Same as a US Business Address
Registered Agent service covers legal and government documents specifically. A virtual address (Virtual Address) is for business correspondence, external communications, and publicly listed commercial address purposes. These serve completely different functions. Having a Registered Agent does not give you a US office address to use externally — this is the most common misunderstanding among new registrants.
"US address" is also not a monolithic concept. Registered Agent Address, Business Address, Mailing Address, and Residential Address are treated differently by different institutions. Banks, Stripe, PayPal, and government agencies may each have distinct requirements about what kind of address they'll accept for what purpose. Before purchasing a virtual address, confirm specifically what it can and cannot be used for — don't assume that having a US address solves all address-related requirements.
Can Non-US Residents Use Bizee to Register a US LLC?
Yes. US federal law does not require LLC members to be US citizens or residents. Founders from China, Hong Kong, or other countries can own a US LLC or C Corporation. But completing registration doesn't automatically provide a US bank account, a US address, or any tax benefit — these are separate matters requiring separate solutions. Company registration is only the first step.
LLC registration typically doesn't require an SSN. The key distinction is that "LLC registration" and "EIN application" are two different processes. An EIN (Employer Identification Number) is issued by the IRS — Bizee facilitates the application process, it doesn't issue the EIN itself. Non-US residents without an SSN can apply for an EIN through IRS Form SS-4 via fax, mail, or qualifying phone methods. This path works, but has more steps than the process for US residents with an SSN.
Tax Obligations: Bizee Can't Handle This for You
Bizee offers some tax-adjacent services, but shouldn't be treated as a tax advisor. The actual tax obligations for a company depend on entity type, state of registration, owner identity, whether the business operates in the US, whether there's US-source income, and sales tax nexus rules — among other factors. Non-US residents holding a US LLC frequently face specific information reporting requirements that require specialized knowledge. Company registration and tax compliance are separate matters. For specific tax determinations, engage a CPA or tax attorney directly — a registration services platform isn't equipped to fully cover this.
Reputation
Third-party reviews are generally positive. Trustpilot currently shows scores in the 4.7–4.8 range across approximately 25,000 reviews, which is a substantial sample size for this type of service. Commonly cited positives include a straightforward registration process, an accessible website, and reasonably responsive customer service. Recurring negatives focus on aggressive add-on upselling during checkout — making it easy for unfamiliar users to purchase services they don't need — and some reports of friction in renewal and refund processes. These aren't "untrustworthy platform" level problems. They're characteristic friction from a low-entry-cost, back-end monetization business model. Reading each add-on's description carefully before accepting or declining during checkout resolves most of the common complaints.
Bizee vs. Northwest Registered Agent vs. LegalZoom
Against Northwest Registered Agent: Bizee has a lower starting cost, but Northwest focuses more specifically on privacy protection and Registered Agent service quality — notably, Northwest lists its own address rather than the customer's on public state filings, which matters to founders who don't want personal information in public records. Northwest's Registered Agent renewal pricing also tends to be more stable and lower over time. In short: lowest starting cost points toward Bizee; stronger privacy protection and long-term Registered Agent experience points toward Northwest.
Against LegalZoom: Bizee is typically less expensive to start. LegalZoom carries more brand recognition and a more comprehensive legal services ecosystem. For straightforward LLC formation, Bizee is usually sufficient. If broader legal document templates and ongoing business legal services are needed, LegalZoom deserves a closer comparison.
What Bizee Cannot Solve
A registered LLC is not a US bank account. An EIN is not a tax exemption. A Registered Agent is not a publicly usable US business office address. A virtual address may not satisfy KYC address requirements at banks or payment platforms. "Registering a US company" is not a comprehensive solution to all cross-border business challenges — it's a starting point. EIN, bank account, tax filing, operational address, and sales tax obligations all require separate handling. Bizee can assist with some of these. The remaining issues need appropriately qualified professionals.
True Cost Calculation for Cross-Border E-Commerce Sellers
Bizee's base registration service fee can be $0; add the state government filing fee (varies by state); Registered Agent service is typically free for the first year, then annual renewal at a rate to be confirmed on the checkout page (sources cite $119–$199/year — verify directly); then factor in virtual address if needed, EIN application if not included in the plan, banking services, accounting and tax preparation, and annual state report fees. These combined are the real ongoing cost of maintaining a US company — not what the "$0" headline or any single plan price represents. When budgeting, calculate "first-year total cost" and "annual ongoing compliance cost" separately rather than focusing only on the registration transaction itself.
Bottom Line
Bizee is a legitimate, established US business registration service with real operational history and substantial user volume — "is this a scam" is not a meaningful concern here. Its primary value is completing the core LLC registration process at a low starting cost, which is a genuine advantage for cross-border e-commerce sellers, export business founders, freelancers, and non-US residents working with limited budgets. That said, "worth considering" isn't the same as "pick the cheapest plan without reading anything." Before purchasing, confirm Registered Agent renewal pricing and add-on costs on the checkout page, and think through what comes after registration — bank account, EIN, tax filing — and how each will be addressed. If the underlying situation is complex — multi-state operating structures, holding companies, equity design — those questions exceed what a registration services platform can handle, and a lawyer or CPA should be part of the process from the beginning.