Short answer: $200 to file, about $250 in year one, and about $29.5 a year after that. Formation plus Certificate of Publication fee, plus variable newspaper ad costs which push the true minimum into the $350 to $1,500 range.
We've pulled these figures from the New York Department of State, Division of Corporations's own pages. If something's changed since our last check, the state's portal wins, so it's worth a quick look before you pay.
First year vs every year after
Year one
$250
Formation plus Certificate of Publication fee, plus variable newspaper ad costs which push the true minimum into the $350 to $1,500 range.
Each year after
$29.5
$9 Biennial Statement (averaging $4.50/year) and the annual IT-204-LL tax ($25 minimum).
With a formation service
| Route | Upfront | Registered agent |
|---|---|---|
| File it yourself | $200 | You serve, or hire one separately |
| Northwest | $239 | Included year one, then $125/yr |
| Bizee Basic | $200 | Free year one, then $149/yr |
| Bizee Standard | $399 | Free year one, then $149/yr |
How New York compares
New York's LLC filing fee is $200. That's the 7th highest of 51 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $104, so New York runs $96 above it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $200 | 7 of 51 |
| Michigan | $50 | 44 of 51 |
| New Jersey | $100 | 30 of 51 |
| Rhode Island | $156 | 10 of 51 |
| Connecticut | $120 | 23 of 51 |
| Pennsylvania | $125 | 20 of 51 |
New York fees that apply here
| 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 |
LLC cost and fees: New York questions
What is the New York LLC filing fee?
$200 for Articles of Organization. Base filing fee.
How much does a New York LLC cost per year?
About $29.5 a year in state fees. $9 Biennial Statement (averaging $4.50/year) and the annual IT-204-LL tax ($25 minimum).
Does New York charge a minimum LLC tax?
Yes. 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%.
How much does LLC publication cost in New York?
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 it cheaper to file a New York LLC myself?
Yes, filing directly costs only the state fee. Services add convenience, a registered agent address and reminders. Northwest charges $39 plus the state fee, and Bizee's Basic package is $0 plus the state fee.
How much does expedited filing cost in New York?
24-hour processing for $25, same-day processing for $75, and 2-hour processing for $150.
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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