IndustryADV vs Incfile (Now Bizee): An Honest Comparison for 2026

Incfile was, for years, the name most budget-conscious founders reached for when they needed an LLC. The pitch was simple: file your LLC for $0 — you only pay your state's filing fee. No formation charge on top of that.

In 2023, Incfile rebranded to Bizee — new name, new logo, same company, same service infrastructure. The "$0 + state fees" offer is still the flagship, still available at bizee.com, and still one of the lowest entry-point options in LLC formation.

What this post is not going to do is manufacture controversy about a service that has filed millions of LLCs. Bizee (formerly Incfile) is a legitimate service. The criticism is narrower: one line item in year two that most founders don't see coming, and a sales funnel that pushes add-ons for things you can often do yourself for free.

What Did Incfile Charge — and What Does Bizee Charge Now?

Silver Plan — approximately $0 + state fees. Flagship plan. Includes state filing of Articles of Organization, one year of registered agent service at no additional charge, and basic compliance notifications. State fees range from $50 (Kentucky) to $500 (Massachusetts), most in $50–$150 range. After year one, the registered agent service auto-renews at approximately $119/year unless you cancel.

Gold Plan — approximately $199 + state fees. Adds EIN application, IRS form 2553 (for S-corp election), operating agreement template, banking resolution document.

Platinum Plan — approximately $299 + state fees. Adds business contract template library, business website domain, expedited filing.

The rebrand: In 2023, Incfile rebranded its consumer-facing identity to Bizee. The legal entity, filing systems, and customer service infrastructure remained the same. The rebrand is cosmetic.

Why Did So Many Founders Choose Incfile?

Price. A $0 formation fee is genuinely the lowest entry point in the market.

Volume and reliability. Bizee has reportedly processed millions of LLC formations. That scale means tested filing processes, established state relationships, mature software infrastructure.

Speed. Typical processing time runs approximately 2–5 business days for standard filing, with expedited options available.

Simplicity. The Silver plan is a straightforward transaction.

Where credit is due, it's due. Bizee built a real service that serves a real need.

What Are the Most Common Complaints About Bizee/Incfile?

The registered agent auto-renewal surprise. The most common frustration. Bizee's Silver plan includes one free year of RA service. That auto-renews at approximately $119/year when year one ends. Registered agent services are available from independent providers for approximately $49–$99/year, and in most states you can serve as your own. Founders who know to cancel before renewal can handle this. Founders who don't often see an unexpected charge.

Upsell emails and add-on services. After filing, Bizee's email sequence promotes add-on services: EIN application (~$70), operating agreement (~$40), banking resolution documents, business bank account setup. These are real services, but:

• EIN: Free at IRS.gov, takes about 10 minutes online
• Basic operating agreement template: Available from your state's Secretary of State website or legal form libraries at no cost
• IRS form 2553 (S-corp election): Free to file directly with the IRS

Content quality on the Bizee/Incfile blog. Uneven quality. High-volume, low-depth articles structured around SEO rather than founder education.

Customer service at scale. Most common negative reviews cite response times and resolution quality. The ratio of support staff to customers creates bottlenecks at millions-of-filings scale.

What Does IndustryADV Offer That Bizee Doesn't?

Education built around your situation, not around SEO traffic. Every piece of content at IndustryADV is written to answer the question a founder is actually standing in front of, not to rank for a keyword and redirect to a checkout.

No auto-renewing services. The LLC Formation Kit is a one-time $27 purchase. No subscription, no auto-renewal, no registered agent service that charges $119/year in year two.

The Everyday Owner's Blueprint: compliance education, not just formation. Bizee's service ends when your Articles of Organization are filed. IndustryADV's educational resources are built around what happens after that — operating agreements, EIN, business bank accounts, initial resolutions, annual reports, BOI reporting, state tax registrations.

Human-reviewed content. Written and reviewed by people who have built businesses and understand compliance from the inside.

Is the "$0 Formation" from Bizee Actually Free?

The formation filing itself: yes, genuinely free (beyond state fees). Bizee charges nothing for the Silver plan filing.

Year-two registered agent: approximately $119/year. Disclosed in Bizee's terms, with a reminder sent before renewal, but not prominently featured in the "$0" marketing. To avoid: cancel before renewal and either register yourself or find a lower-cost provider ($49–$79/year).

What if you click through the upsells?

None of the add-ons are required. EIN is free at IRS.gov. Operating agreement template is free. Banking resolution is a simple form. A founder who skips upsells and cancels the RA service before year two pays approximately $100–$150 total for a state with moderate filing fees.

Which Founders Should Use Bizee?

The ultra-budget founder who needs the lowest entry point. Set a calendar reminder for 11 months out to evaluate the RA renewal before it processes, decline the email upsells, and you've formed your LLC for the cost of the state fee alone.

The founder who wants the filing done and will manage everything afterward. If you have an accountant or attorney handling compliance, you need a filing service. Bizee delivers that.

Founders who know to set the calendar reminder and skip the upsells. Bizee's negative reviews tend to come from founders who didn't know those details going in.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Incfile the same as Bizee? Yes. Incfile rebranded to Bizee in 2023. The company, its ownership, its filing infrastructure, and its service offerings are the same.

Does Bizee's "$0 formation" mean I pay nothing at all? No. You pay your state's filing fee (typically $50–$150). Bizee charges $0 on top for the Silver plan filing. Starting in year two, the registered agent service auto-renews at approximately $119/year.

Can I get an EIN without paying Bizee for it? Yes. The IRS provides a free EIN application at IRS.gov. The online application takes approximately 10 minutes and issues the EIN immediately.

What does IndustryADV's LLC Formation Kit include that Bizee's Silver plan doesn't? Bizee's Silver plan files your LLC for you — it's a done-for-you filing service. The LLC Formation Kit ($27, one-time) is a do-it-yourself resource: templates, checklists, operating agreement framework, and post-formation compliance roadmap.

Two resources for founders who want to move forward informed:

The Everyday Owner's Blueprint — A 12-week program covering everything from formation through ongoing compliance. Starts at $1 for the first month, then approximately $29/month.

LLC Formation Kit — Every template, checklist, and filing guide you need to form your LLC in any state, independently. One-time purchase at $27. No subscription, no auto-renewal.

Whether you use Bizee, IndustryADV's resources, or something else, the goal is the same: form your LLC with a clear picture of what you're doing, what it costs now, and what it costs later.