New York LLC cost: filing fee, annual costs & how to form
Forming an LLC in New York costs $200 in state charges in the first year, then about $4.50 a year to maintain. Here is every state charge, the deadlines, typical processing times, and the formation steps in order.
New York LLC cost summary
| Articles of Organization | $200 |
| Recurring charge (Biennial statement due in the original filing month, every 2 years) | $9 every 2 years |
| First-year total (state charges) | $200 |
| Ongoing cost per year | $4.50 |
| Foreign LLC registration (if formed elsewhere) | $250 |
Totals exclude optional costs: a hired registered agent (~$100–$300/yr), publication where required, and expedited processing.
Deadlines & processing
| Filing office | New York Department of State, Division of Corporations |
| Recurring due pattern | Biennial statement due in the original filing month, every 2 years |
| Standard processing | The Department of State’s Business Express cites an average of about 7 business days for standard processing; online filings are acknowledged quickly but the certified turnaround runs longer. Expedited handling is available: $25 for 24-hour, $75 for same-day, $150 for 2-hour service (per formation guides). |
Run your own numbers
The calculator on the homepage totals any state’s filing fee, recurring charges, and franchise-tax minimum — with optional registered agent service added: Open the LLC cost calculator →
How to form an LLC in New York, step by step
- Check name availability with the Division of Corporations and confirm the name meets New York’s LLC naming rules.
- File Articles of Organization — $200. The DOS is the default agent for service of process; many filers also name a registered agent.
- Within 120 days, complete the publication requirement: publish in two newspapers (one daily, one weekly) designated by the county clerk, once a week for six weeks.
- File the Certificate of Publication with the Department of State — $50 — together with the newspapers’ affidavits.
- Get a free EIN, adopt an operating agreement (required by New York law — members must adopt one within 90 days), and register for sales tax if applicable.
- Every two years, file the Biennial Statement ($9) during your original filing month.
New York quirks that change the real cost
- Publication is the real New York cost and it is not a state fee — newspapers set the price. Roundups put it from a few hundred dollars in rural counties to $1,500+ in New York City boroughs.
- LLCs with New York-source income file Form IT-204-LL annually, with a filing fee of $25 to $4,500 scaled to income.
- Forming in a low-cost county is not a workaround if your office is elsewhere — the publication county follows where the LLC’s office is located.
Registered agent: hire one or be your own?
A commercial agent typically costs $100–$300 a year; acting as your own is free if you meet the address rules. The full cost guide: Registered agent cost guide →
First-year cost, in one view
Year one in New York: $200 to file = $200. From year two, budget $4.50 a year (the $9 biennial charge averaged across years), plus a registered agent if you hire one. Operating in New York but formed elsewhere? Registration as a foreign LLC costs $250 — see the foreign LLC guide.
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Educational information only. LLC Cost Guide is not a law firm, accounting firm, or filing service, and nothing on this page is legal or tax advice. Fees and deadlines change; confirm the current figures with your Secretary of State (or Division of Corporations) before filing, and consult a licensed attorney or CPA for advice about your specific situation.