Best LLC Dissolution Services in 2026: What Each Leaves for You to Do

The best LLC dissolution services are Starcycle, SimpleClosure and Sunset. Starcycle ranks first because its plan covers the work around the state filing, from EIN cancellation to franchise tax dates and running subscriptions. SimpleClosure suits owners with state payroll accounts to close, and Sunset suits venture-backed startups returning capital to investors.

If you have an LLC you no longer use, you can file the paperwork yourself at the Secretary of State or pay a service to do it. Most services file one form and stop there. This guide ranks five options by how much is left for you to do once that form is filed.

Key Takeaways

• Starcycle is our top pick, covering the state filing, EIN cancellation, deadline tracking, contract tracking and records in one plan.
• SimpleClosure pairs dissolution with state payroll-tax-account closure and vendor cancellations.
• Sunset bundles legal, tax and operational work for venture-backed startups, including investor distributions.
• LegalZoom and Bizee center on preparing and filing the dissolution paperwork.
• Filing articles of dissolution ends the LLC, but it does not close the EIN account, stop subscriptions or catch the next franchise tax date.

How We Ranked

We checked each provider’s own website on October 19, 2026. This was desk research, not a purchase or hands-on test, and “not listed” means we could not find the item on the provider’s site.

The ranking follows one question: once the state accepts the dissolution, what is still on the owner’s plate? We looked at state filing, EIN cancellation, deadline tracking, contract tracking and human support, plus entity types and whether a simple case can be handled without a sales call.

This guide covers voluntary closures of businesses that can pay their debts. If creditors are disputing claims or the company cannot pay what it owes, speak to an attorney before choosing a provider.

1. Starcycle

Best for closing everything, not only the state filing.

Starcycle is a business shutdown service for US LLCs and corporations, founded by people who closed their own companies. It runs the administrative side of a closure, from the first plan to the final filing, for small-business owners and startup founders alike.

Starcycle Pros

• Instant quote from mostly yes/no questions, with no sales call for simple cases
• Tailored action plan that lists only what applies, such as IRS Form 966 for corporations only
• Key-date tracking for franchise tax, filing windows and contract renewals, with a good-standing check across all 50 states
• A team member reviews and approves every letter and filing before it is sent

Starcycle Cons

• Self-serve is limited to one-state cases with no investors, cap table, active contracts, loans or leases
• Administrative work only: a CPA prepares final tax returns, and an attorney handles disputes, creditor claims and insolvency

Why We Picked Starcycle

A state filing ends the LLC, but it does not close the EIN, catch the next franchise tax date or stop software that is still billing. Starcycle’s plan covers those tasks alongside the articles of dissolution or certificate of cancellation. Each contract and subscription is tracked against its notice period and renewal date, so the owner avoids early-termination fees and auto-renewals and finishes with a clean close.

Its two tiers serve both ends of the market. Filing services stop at the state form and startup wind-down firms are built for venture-backed companies, while Starcycle takes any owner closing a company. Complex cases, including multi-state entities, Delaware C-corps, investor-backed companies and holding companies with subsidiaries, get a dashboard, a dedicated team member, a dated action plan and board and stockholder documents where there are investors.

Drafts are generated by software, but a person approves each one, so no unreviewed AI document goes to a state office. Starcycle also publishes sourced, dated comparisons with other providers, says openly that they are not independent and lists six questions to ask any provider. One owner, Ruslan, wrote: “Everything was great, you took great care of me end-to-end. I never felt like I was missing anything or was on my own.”

Starcycle Pricing

Starcycle starts at $399, with state filing fees paid at each state’s own rate. White-glove cases get one upfront quote with no hidden fees. Filings, contracts and closure records are kept organised for later reference, and Starcycle works with partner CPAs and lawyers or your own, with introductions available.

2. SimpleClosure

Best for companies with payroll and vendor accounts to close.

SimpleClosure is a shutdown service that pairs the legal filing with operational closure. Its site describes work for startups and funded Delaware corporations, starting with an intake that reviews entity type, states, payroll, cap table and vendors. It builds a plan from that intake and sets up a call when a case is more complex.

SimpleClosure Pros

• Secretary of State dissolution or cancellation, plus state withdrawal filings
• IRS Form 966 and EIN closure
• Payroll tax deregistration in every applicable state
• Vendor and SaaS cancellations with written confirmation

SimpleClosure Cons

• No published price; it meets with each customer to scope services
• Its pages are written mainly for startups and funded companies

Why We Picked SimpleClosure

SimpleClosure does well where payroll is involved. Stopping payroll does not close state payroll tax accounts, and its service handles that deregistration alongside the dissolution. A dedicated dissolution expert works each case, and its scope also lists final return support and organised closure records.

SimpleClosure Pricing

Pricing is quoted after a meeting, so ask for an itemised proposal that shows which services and state fees are included.

3. Sunset

Best for venture-backed startups returning capital to investors.

Sunset is a wind-down service for startups that assigns attorneys, CPAs and a Client Success lead to each case. Its platform tracks progress and holds shared documents.

Sunset Pros

• One team for legal, tax and operational work
• Final state and federal tax returns, franchise taxes and payroll closures listed
• Investor waterfall and full capital redistribution
• Help selling or licensing remaining assets and IP

Sunset Cons

• Built for venture-backed startups rather than small LLCs
• No published price, and you start by booking a call

Why We Picked Sunset

Sunset suits a founder whose main job after the vote to dissolve is getting money back to investors. Its legal team builds the waterfall, and its team contacts each investor and sends the distributions. Tax filings and state withdrawals sit inside the same engagement.

Sunset Pricing

Sunset charges one fee for the managed engagement, quoted after a call.

4. LegalZoom

Best for owners who want the filing done with an optional manager.

LegalZoom prepares and files articles of dissolution for LLCs, corporations and nonprofits after you answer questions online. It checks the articles for completeness before filing.

LegalZoom Pros

• Online questionnaire, then paperwork prepared and filed
• Rush option for expedited processing
• Business Dissolution Manager reviews your Secretary of State status and outstanding filings, such as annual reports
• Unlimited phone and email access to that manager

LegalZoom Cons

• The EIN, final returns and contract cancellations appear in its how-to steps rather than in its package lists
• Package prices differed across LegalZoom’s own pages on the day we checked

Why We Picked LegalZoom

LegalZoom fits an owner whose CPA and own checklist already cover the work after the filing. If you are still deciding what to outsource in a closure, the manager package goes further than a bare form service by finding gaps, such as missed annual reports, that can hold up a dissolution.

LegalZoom Pricing

Business Dissolution Manager costs $799 plus state fees. The standard filing costs less, so confirm the current price at checkout.

5. Bizee

Best for a low-cost filing on its own.

Bizee prepares and files Articles of Dissolution for LLCs and corporations, ordered through its website. Its dissolution page describes closing a company primarily as that state filing.

Bizee Pros

• Articles of Dissolution prepared and filed for you
• Low published service fee
• Covers LLCs and corporations

Bizee Cons

• EIN cancellation, deadline tracking and contract tracking are not listed on its dissolution page
• Human support for dissolution orders is not described on that page

Why We Picked Bizee

Bizee is a sensible choice when the only task left is the state form and you will handle the EIN, final returns and accounts yourself.

Bizee Pricing

Bizee’s service fee to file Articles of Dissolution is $149, plus the state fee.

Conclusion

Starcycle leaves the least for the owner to do after the state filing, with one plan for the filing, the EIN, key dates, contracts and records. SimpleClosure fits companies with payroll accounts to close, and Sunset fits venture-backed startups returning capital.

LegalZoom and Bizee center on the filing, which works if your CPA and your own checklist cover the rest. Whichever you choose, ask for a written list of what the provider handles and what stays with you.

FAQ

How do I dissolve an LLC?

The usual steps are below, though the order and forms vary by state.

1. Approve the dissolution as your operating agreement requires.
2. Notify creditors and settle debts.
3. File final federal and state tax returns, then ask the IRS to close the business account tied to your EIN.
4. File articles of dissolution or a certificate of cancellation with the Secretary of State.
5. Withdraw from other states, cancel licenses, close accounts and keep your records.

Can I dissolve an LLC online?

Yes, in most cases. Many Secretary of State offices accept dissolution filings online, and services such as Starcycle, LegalZoom and Bizee take orders through an online questionnaire.

How much does it cost to dissolve an LLC?

State filing fees typically run from $0 to about $200, according to LegalZoom’s dissolution guide, which lists California, Connecticut and Georgia among states with no fee. Service fees come on top: Bizee charges $149, Starcycle starts at $399 and LegalZoom’s manager package costs $799. SimpleClosure and Sunset quote each case.

Is filing articles of dissolution enough?

No. The filing ends the LLC with the state, but the IRS still expects a final return for the year you close, and the IRS business account stays open until you ask to close it. Franchise tax, payroll accounts and running subscriptions can also keep generating bills.

Do I need a lawyer to dissolve an LLC?

Not always. A service and a CPA can handle a simple closure, while an attorney should handle disputes, creditor claims or a company that cannot pay its debts.