DissolveYourBusiness vs LegalZoom
Pricing checked August 20, 2026
LegalZoom lists three dissolution tiers: $129 standard, $239 rush and $799 for a managed close-out, each plus state filing fees. We charge a flat $75 plus the state fee at cost, and file within 3-5 business days. LegalZoom fits an owner who is behind on annual reports and wants one company to catch everything up. We fit an owner who just needs the dissolution filed correctly.
Side by side
| DissolveYourBusiness | LegalZoom | |
|---|---|---|
| Service fee | $75 flat. Same price for every state and every entity type. | $129 standard, $239 rush, or $799 for the managed tier. |
| State filing fee | At cost, shown before you pay. Many states charge $0 for an LLC; a few are over $200. | Added on top. All three tiers are quoted "+ state filing fees". |
| Turnaround, as published | We submit within 3-5 business days of your order. State processing after that is the state's. | No processing time published for the standard tier. The rush tier promises delivery of the filed document 2-3 business days after they receive it back from the state. |
| Expedited option | None. One speed, one price. | Rush at $239 plus state fees. |
| What you get | The correct dissolution form for your state prepared, filed with the right agency, and the state confirmation emailed to you. | Creation of the dissolution paperwork and filing with the state. Their page also states a 100% Accurate Filing Guarantee covering rejections caused by their error. |
| Back filings and catch-up work | Not offered. If your state requires a delinquent annual report before it will accept the dissolution, we tell you and you file it. | The $799 tier includes access to outstanding filings such as annual reports, and an evaluation of what your state requires first. |
| Final tax returns, EIN closure, licences | Not offered. We file the state dissolution only, and our guides map the rest so you can do it. | Not part of the dissolution packages either. Tax and licence work is sold separately. |
Every figure in the LegalZoom column was read from their own page on August 20, 2026 and is quoted as published. Prices change without notice, so check their current page before you decide.
Need the state filing done?
Flat $75 service fee plus your state's fee at cost. Any state, any entity type. We file within 3-5 business days.
Start Your Filing - $75What LegalZoom charges
- Standard Dissolution$129 + state filing fees
Their page describes it as: "We'll process your paperwork once you answer a few questions online." Includes creation of your dissolution paperwork and filing with the state.
- Rush Dissolution$239 + state filing fees
Standard plus expedited processing of the paperwork, and "Delivery of your filed doc 2-3 business days after we receive it from the state".
- Business Dissolution Manager$799 + state filing fees
Their full-service tier: a dedicated dissolution manager, an evaluation of your Secretary of State status, and access to outstanding filings such as annual reports. Sold by phone.
Ours, for comparison: a flat $75 service fee plus your state's filing fee at cost, with no markup and no convenience charge. Many states charge nothing at all to dissolve an LLC. The state fee lookup shows your exact state figure before you start.
When LegalZoom is the better pick
If your entity is already delinquent, LegalZoom's $799 tier is doing something we genuinely do not. Several states will not accept a dissolution until the missing annual reports are filed and the franchise tax is settled, and that tier puts one person on the whole sequence, including the catch-up filings, with phone access throughout. That is worth real money to an owner with three years of unfiled reports and no appetite for figuring out the order. They are also the better fit if you want a lawyer attached to the closing, which we cannot offer, and their published accuracy guarantee covers re-filing at no cost when a rejection is their error. Where we are different is narrow: for a clean entity that just needs the filing made, the work is the same and the fee is $54 lower at their cheapest tier.
Common questions
How much does LegalZoom charge to dissolve an LLC?
Their dissolution page lists three tiers: Standard at $129, Rush at $239, and a full-service Business Dissolution Manager at $799. All three are quoted plus state filing fees, so your state's charge is added to whichever tier you pick. Prices read from their page on August 20, 2026; check their current page before ordering, since prices change without notice.
Is $75 versus $129 the whole difference?
For the filing itself, close to it. Both services prepare your state's dissolution form, file it with the right agency, and pass the state fee through at cost. The difference is what sits around the filing: LegalZoom sells rush handling, a managed tier for delinquent entities, and legal services. We sell one filing at one price and nothing else.
Which is faster?
Neither controls the part that takes longest. We submit within 3-5 business days of your order; after that the state's own queue decides, and that ranges from same-day in Florida and Colorado to several weeks elsewhere. LegalZoom does not publish a processing time for its standard tier, and its rush tier is a promise about returning the filed document, not about state speed.
Does either service file my final tax returns?
No. Neither dissolution package includes federal or state tax returns, and neither closes your IRS business account. Those are separate steps you or your accountant handle after the entity is dissolved. Our guides on the final return and on closing the EIN account set out exactly what to file and when.
What if my LLC is behind on annual reports?
Many states will reject a dissolution until the delinquent reports are filed and any franchise tax is paid. We check for that, tell you what your state wants, and refund in full if we cannot file. We do not file the back reports. LegalZoom's $799 tier does, which is the honest reason to pick them over us in that situation.
Do I need to create an account to order?
No. You give the business name, formation state, entity type and an authorised signer, pay once, and track the order with an order number and email. Nothing renews, and we never ask for a Social Security number.
Where these numbers come from
Read August 20, 2026. LegalZoom is a trademark of its owner; we are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or partnered with them. Spot something out of date? Email support@dissolveyourbusiness.com and we will correct it.
Keep reading
- How do I officially close a business?
- How do I file a final tax return for an LLC?
- How to dissolve an LLC: state-by-state guide
- How to dissolve an LLC in California
- What every dissolution service charges, compared
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Ready to dissolve your business?
Flat $75 service fee plus the state fee. Any state, any entity type. We file within 3-5 business days.
Start Your Filing - $75DissolveYourBusiness.com files the state dissolution only. We do not prepare tax returns, cancel EINs, close licenses, or handle newspaper publication. This page is general information, not legal or tax advice.