ZenBusiness is built for the 33M+ small business owners who need formation done right, ongoing compliance handled, and a full suite of tools to operate — without the complexity of a VC-stack platform.
| Feature | | |
|---|---|---|
| LLC Formation | Yes — all 50 states, fast filing | Yes — US + some international |
| C-Corp Formation | Yes | Yes (primary focus) |
| Registered Agent | Yes — included in plans | Yes — add-on |
| Compliance Monitoring | Yes — worry-free guarantee | Yes |
| Business Banking | Yes — built-in | Integrated (Mercury/Brex) |
| Bookkeeping / Invoicing | Yes — native app | Third-party only |
| Website Builder | Yes — included | No |
| AI Business Assistant | Yes — Velo | No |
| Cap Table / Equity | No | Yes |
| Payroll | No (partner integrations) | Yes |
| Target Customer | SMB owners, solopreneurs | VC-backed startups |
| Starting Price | Competitive — formation bundles | Higher — startup-stack pricing |
ZenBusiness starts at $0 + state fees for LLC formation, with bundled plans that include registered agent, compliance, banking, bookkeeping, and website builder.
Firstbase pricing is built around the startup stack — C-Corp formation, cap table, and payroll — at a higher price point geared toward funded companies.
💡 For a small business owner who needs LLC formation plus ongoing tools to run their business, ZenBusiness offers significantly more value at a lower total cost.
For most small business owners, yes. ZenBusiness covers LLC and Corp formation, registered agent, compliance, banking, bookkeeping, website builder, and AI business guidance — everything a Main Street business needs. Firstbase is better suited for VC-track startups that need cap table management and equity tools.
They serve different audiences, so most businesses would choose one or the other. If you started with Firstbase for C-Corp formation and later need compliance monitoring or bookkeeping, ZenBusiness can complement your stack for those services.
No, ZenBusiness does not offer cap table or equity management tools. These features are designed for venture-backed startups and are Firstbase's primary strength. ZenBusiness focuses on the full operational stack for small business owners.
Yes. ZenBusiness includes built-in business banking and a native bookkeeping and invoicing app as part of its platform. You can open a business bank account and manage your books without any additional subscriptions.
Velo is ZenBusiness's AI business assistant, trained on small business formation and operations data. It helps business owners navigate formation decisions, compliance requirements, and day-to-day business operations — all from within the ZenBusiness dashboard.
Get formation, compliance, banking, bookkeeping, and a website — all in one place.
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