Pros
- $99/yr flat — lowest ongoing price we compared
- Mail scanning and forwarding included
- 50 states plus DC
- Supports founders outside the US (EIN without an SSN)
- Formation from $0 + state fees
Cons
- Compliance alerts and annual report filing are a separate $100/yr service
- Standard and Premium formation prices depend on the state
What’s included
- Mail scanning
- Mail forwarding
- Receives legal, tax and regulatory notices
Not included: Compliance alerts and annual report filing are a separate $100/yr service (first year included with the Premium formation package).
- Formation from $0 + state fees
- Supports founders outside the US (EIN help without an SSN)
Good fit if you are…
- Budget-focused owners
- Founders outside the US
Look elsewhere if you are…
- Owners who want compliance alerts included in the agent price
Zenind alternatives
| Provider | First year | After that | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Registered AgentPrivacy + business address · multi-state | $0 with $39 LLC formation, or $125 | $125/yr | Visit Northwest Registered Agent |
| BizeeForming a new LLC (first year free) | $0 with LLC formation | $149/yr standalone price (renewal after the free year not published) | Visit Bizee |
| Harbor ComplianceCompliance software & multi-state entities | $99 (new customers) | $159/yr (lock $99/yr for 2–3 years when prepaying) | Visit Harbor Compliance |
| ZenBusinessAll-in-one formation + compliance plans | $99 when you form an LLC with them | $199/yr | Visit ZenBusiness |
Switching to Zenind
- Sign up with Zenind and get the agent name and in-state address it assigns.
- File a change of registered agent with your state (fees below), or let the provider file it if included.
- Confirm the state record shows the new agent, then cancel your old service.
| State | Fee to change registered agent |
|---|---|
| Wyoming | $5 |
| Texas | $15 |
| Florida | $25 |
| Delaware | $50 |
| California | $20 (filed on a new Statement of Information) |
| Georgia | $60 (annual registration) or $30 (amended annual registration) |
| North Carolina | $5 |
| New York | $30 |
| Michigan | See LARA's filing fee schedule |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Zenind cost?
First year: $99. After that: $99/yr. Formation from $0 + state fees. Supports founders outside the US (EIN help without an SSN). Prices verified October 18, 2026 on Zenind’s website.
What does Zenind’s registered agent service include?
Mail scanning; Mail forwarding; Receives legal, tax and regulatory notices. Not included: Compliance alerts and annual report filing are a separate $100/yr service (first year included with the Premium formation package).
Who is Zenind best for?
Budget-focused owners; Founders outside the US. Less suited to: owners who want compliance alerts included in the agent price.
What are the alternatives to Zenind?
Northwest Registered Agent ($125/yr), Bizee ($149/yr standalone price (renewal after the free year not published)), Harbor Compliance ($159/yr (lock $99/yr for 2–3 years when prepaying)), ZenBusiness ($199/yr). See our full comparison for what each includes.
How do I switch my registered agent to Zenind?
Sign up with Zenind, then file a change of registered agent with your state (from $5 in Wyoming and North Carolina to $50 in Delaware among the states we cover). Some providers file the change for you — confirm at checkout.
Is Zenind worth it compared with being my own agent?
Being your own agent is free if you live in the state and can be available during business hours, but your address becomes public. Zenind costs $99/yr and makes sense if you live elsewhere, travel, work from home or want privacy.