LegalZoom is a great fit for growing businesses looking to transition to an LLC, in large part because of the company’s focus on expert support from licensed business attorneys with Maryland-specific experience and other legal professionals.

Features

Features vary widely depending on which package you select. That said, even the free Basic package includes everything you need to officially file for LLC creation. It even includes some extra resources such as a welcome packet that breaks down the steps you need to follow after registration.

At the Pro tier, LegalZoom will obtain an employer identification number (EIN) for you, which you’ll need to hire staff. LegalZoom will also help you create an operating agreement, which is essentially a mission statement for your company and can help set guidelines and settle disputes. An operating agreement isn’t required in Maryland, but it can be smart to create a roadmap for your company regardless.

The Premium tier, meanwhile, provides you access to advice from a business attorney. LegalZoom allows you to select an attorney based on your state, their years of experience and rating.

Pricing

LegalZoom’s Basic tier is free, though you will still be responsible for Maryland’s state filing fees. The Pro plan starts at $249 plus filing fees, while the Premium tier is $299 before fees.

Offering a free package that includes everything you need to file an LLC is a strong check in the pro column for LegalZoom, and its other packages are fairly competitively priced, considering what’s on offer in each. The Premium tier isn’t a huge step up from Pro in terms of price, and legal advice from a professional business lawyer can be a huge boon for navigating some of the legal complexities of launching an LLC in Maryland.

Customer Service

LegalZoom offers some forms and document resources on its site, including a document summarizer powered by AI. There’s also an article center covering topics relevant to LLCs and small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs). LegalZoom also offers customer support by phone and live chat on its website.

Reputation

LegalZoom has a good reputation online, with customers mentioning its customer service, speed and expertise. There are, however, some scattered complaints about fees and pricing.

Learn more: Read our full LegalZoom review .