| Feature | WhatLicenses | ZenBusiness |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $49 one-time, free preview first | $149 per report |
| Delivery | Minutes, on the web and by email | Instant after submitting the required business details |
| How it is researched | Research from official federal, state, county, and city sources for your business type and facts. The research date is shown before purchase | Avalara identifies requirements using the business location, industry, and activities |
| What you receive | An ordered checklist with official links, published fees, renewal details, and conditions to confirm | License list, fees, application forms, and filing instructions |
| Ongoing management | A report researched for your request; no subscription or automatic renewal monitoring | Renewal reminders are listed with the separate filing service |
| Application filing | You apply directly to the agencies. Government fees are separate from the report price | You file the applications; a separate $449 filing service is available for eligible industries |
- Price
- WhatLicenses
$49 one-time, free preview first
ZenBusiness$149 per report
- Delivery
- WhatLicenses
Minutes, on the web and by email
ZenBusinessInstant after submitting the required business details
- How it is researched
- WhatLicenses
Research from official federal, state, county, and city sources for your business type and facts. The research date is shown before purchase
ZenBusinessAvalara identifies requirements using the business location, industry, and activities
- What you receive
- WhatLicenses
An ordered checklist with official links, published fees, renewal details, and conditions to confirm
ZenBusinessLicense list, fees, application forms, and filing instructions
- Ongoing management
- WhatLicenses
A report researched for your request; no subscription or automatic renewal monitoring
ZenBusinessRenewal reminders are listed with the separate filing service
- Application filing
- WhatLicenses
You apply directly to the agencies. Government fees are separate from the report price
ZenBusinessYou file the applications; a separate $449 filing service is available for eligible industries
When ZenBusiness is the better choice
- You already use ZenBusiness and want the report in that workflow.
- You want to explore its separate filing service and your industry is eligible.
Reviewed September 5, 2026 against ZenBusiness’s published information. Prices and plans can change.
Start with your free preview
Enter your business type and city. See two sample requirements, the government levels researched, and the size of your checklist before deciding on the $49 full report.