HONEST COMPARISON · UPDATED 2026
NOHO Mailbox vs LegalZoom
LegalZoom is fine for the bare-bones $79 + state fee LLC filing. If you want LLC + EIN + brand kit + website + 12 months of real business address, our $2,000 bundle is cheaper than buying those separately from LegalZoom and you talk to a human in NoHo.
LegalZoom: the largest online business formation service — millions of LLCs filed.
Side-by-side
| Feature | NOHO Mailbox | LegalZoom |
|---|---|---|
| LLC filing | Included in $2,000 bundle | $79 (Basic) / $349 (Pro) |
| EIN with the IRS | Included | $79 add-on |
| Operating Agreement | Included template + customization | $99 add-on |
| Brand book (logo, type, color, 50 cards) | Included | Not offered |
| 5-page website on your domain | Included | Not offered (separate Squarespace/Wix) |
| Real business address (12 months) | Included (5062 Lankershim, NoHo) | $249/yr add-on (just mail forwarding) |
| Form 1583 notary | Included | Customer's expense |
| Phone support during setup | Real human in NoHo | Phone tree, escalation |
| Total piecemeal year-1 cost | $2,000 flat | $2,500–$3,500 with all add-ons |
Where we're honestly better
- ✓All-in-one bundle vs LegalZoom's 6-add-on cart pattern
- ✓Real LA address included (vs LegalZoom's $249/yr add-on)
- ✓Brand kit + website included
- ✓Walk into our shop in NoHo if you're LA-based
Where LegalZoom wins
- ·Brand recognition and trust
- ·Can file in any state (we partner with state agents but are LA-rooted)
- ·Self-service web flow if you don't want to talk to anyone
Should you switch?
If you want to talk to a real human in NoHo who'll handle the whole stack, we're cheaper than the LegalZoom Pro plan with all the add-ons. If you're a click-and-go DIY-er, LegalZoom is fine.
$2,000 all-in vs ~$3,000 piecemeal
California LLC + EIN + brand book + 5-page website + 12 months of real LA address — $2,000 flat. Real shop, no upsell cart.