- Filing fee
- $200
- Biennial Statement
- $9
- First-year gov. cost
- $250
- Publication
- Required
The steps, in order
Pick a name New York will accept
The LLC name must be distinguishable and include standard designators.
Search existing New York business names before you commit. New York naming rules in detail.
Appoint a registered agent
By default, the New York Secretary of State acts as the statutory agent for service of process. An LLC may optionally designate an additional specific registered agent.
File the Articles of Organization
Submit it to the New York Department of State, Division of Corporations through the official filing portal and pay $200. Base filing fee.
Processing: online Near-instantaneous or a few days; by mail Weeks. Expedite: 24-hour processing for $25, same-day processing for $75, and 2-hour processing for $150..
Publish your formation notice
Within 120 days of formation, publish notice in two designated county newspapers for six consecutive weeks. Certificate of Publication fee is $50. Advertising costs range from $100 to well over $1,000.
Write an operating agreement
State law uniquely requires members to adopt a written operating agreement within 90 days of formation. It is retained internally and not filed.
Get an EIN from the IRS
An Employer Identification Number is free from IRS.gov. You'll need it for a business bank account and, if you hire, for payroll.
Stay in good standing
File the Biennial Statement ($9), due Anniversary month. Past due status, preventing the issuance of a clean Certificate of Status. New York report deadlines.
Every New York LLC fee
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization | $200 | Base filing fee. |
| Biennial Statement | $9 | biennial, Anniversary month |
| Minimum state tax | $25 | Owed regardless of income |
| Publication requirement | Varies | Within 120 days of formation, publish notice in two designated county newspapers for six consecutive weeks. Certificate of Publication fee is $50. Advertising costs range from $100 to well over $1,000. |
| Name reservation (optional) | $20 | 60 days |
| Change of registered agent | $30 | Updating this information via a Certificate of Change costs $30. |
| Amendment | $60 | |
| Certificate of good standing | $25 | |
| Application for Authority | $250 | For LLCs formed in another state |
| Articles of Dissolution (Form DOS-1366-f) | $60 | |
| DBA / assumed name | $25 | state |
How New York compares nationally
- New York's filing fee of $200 is the 7th highest of 51 jurisdictions (median $104).
- New York's first-year government cost of $250 is the 8th highest of 51 jurisdictions (median $125).
- New York's yearly cost after that of $29.5 is the 23rd lowest of 51 jurisdictions (median $45).
See every state side by side in our LLC cost by state table.
File it yourself or use a service?
Filing directly with the New York Department of State, Division of Corporations costs $200 and nothing else, but you'll need a registered agent with a New York street address, and that address goes on the public record. A formation service files for you and acts as your agent. Here's what that adds over three years, before New York's own fees:
| Route | Year one with New York fee | 3-year service fees |
|---|---|---|
| File yourself, be your own agent | $200 | $0 |
| Northwest | $239 | $289 |
| Bizee Basic | $200 | $298 |
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State taxes to plan for
LLC Annual Filing Fee (Form IT-204-LL) based on New York-source gross income, ranging from $25 to $4,500 annually. Progressive state income tax system with a top marginal rate of 10.90%.
What's different about New York
- Mandatory and expensive newspaper publication requirement (LLC Law Section 206).
- New York does not allow online ordering of a Certificate of Status; it must be requested via a written application by mail, fax, or hand delivery.
- Unlike corporations, LLCs do not pay additional per-county fees for a state-level assumed name.
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New York LLC questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in New York?
The New York Department of State, Division of Corporations charges $200 to file the Articles of Organization. Counting mandatory first-year items, expect about $250 in government fees (Formation plus Certificate of Publication fee, plus variable newspaper ad costs which push the true minimum into the $350 to $1,500 range.).
How long does it take to form an LLC in New York?
Online: Near-instantaneous or a few days. By mail: Weeks. Expedited: 24-hour processing for $25, same-day processing for $75, and 2-hour processing for $150..
Does a New York LLC have to file an annual report?
Yes. New York requires the Biennial Statement, which costs $9, filed biennial. Due: Anniversary month. Past due status, preventing the issuance of a clean Certificate of Status.
Can I be my own registered agent in New York?
Usually, if you meet the requirements. By default, the New York Secretary of State acts as the statutory agent for service of process. An LLC may optionally designate an additional specific registered agent. Your agent's address becomes public record.
Does New York require publishing a notice for a new LLC?
Yes. Within 120 days of formation, publish notice in two designated county newspapers for six consecutive weeks. Certificate of Publication fee is $50. Advertising costs range from $100 to well over $1,000.
Is an operating agreement required in New York?
State law uniquely requires members to adopt a written operating agreement within 90 days of formation. It is retained internally and not filed.
What taxes does a New York LLC pay to the state?
LLC Annual Filing Fee (Form IT-204-LL) based on New York-source gross income, ranging from $25 to $4,500 annually. Progressive state income tax system with a top marginal rate of 10.90%.
Sources and verification
Last checked against official state sources on . States change fees with little notice, so confirm on the filing portal before you pay. How we verify.
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