Form an LLC in New York
We file your Articles of Organization, register an agent, and deliver your formation documents. Total cost from $330 on Standard.
State filing fee
$205
Typical processing
14 days
Annual report
$9 / yr
New York LLCs file with the Department of State Division of Corporations at a $205 filing fee. The state's most notorious rule is the publication requirement: within 120 days of formation, the LLC must publish a notice in two newspapers (one daily, one weekly) for six consecutive weeks in the county of the registered office, with rates set by the county clerk.
For LLCs registered in Manhattan, publication can cost $1,200-1,800 because of newspaper rates set by the New York County Clerk. For LLCs registered in cheaper counties like Albany or Schoharie, the same publication runs $50-400. Many formation services route the registered agent address to a low-cost county for exactly this reason.
The biennial Statement ($9, every two years) is otherwise unremarkable. New York's value is in being where your customers are - the publication cost is real but one-time.
Best for: New York operators - especially in finance, fashion, media, and real estate.
Cost & compliance breakdown
| State filing fee | $205 |
|---|---|
| Typical processing | 14 days |
| Annual report fee | $9 |
| Annual report due | Every two years on the formation anniversary |
- Publication can range from ~$200-1,800 depending on county newspaper rates - registering in counties like Albany dramatically reduces it.
- The biennial Statement is only $9, due every two years on the formation anniversary.
- No franchise tax for LLCs (but there is for corporations).
New York note: Plus publication requirement ~$200-1500
Watch outs
- - Skipping publication eventually leads to suspension of the LLC's authority to do business in NY - the publication deadline (120 days) is enforced.
- - Manhattan publication costs $1,200+ even for a minimal notice; ask about routing the registered agent to a cheaper county before forming.
How we file your New York LLC
- 1
File the Articles of Organization
We file Articles of Organization with the New York Department of State Division of Corporations. The $205 fee is paid at submission.
- 2
Publication in two newspapers
Within 120 days of formation, you must publish a notice in two newspapers in the county of the registered office for six consecutive weeks. We route the registered agent address to a county with low newspaper rates whenever possible, and coordinate the publication itself.
- 3
File the Certificate of Publication
After publication, the affidavits and a $50 filing fee go to the Department of State as the Certificate of Publication.
- 4
EIN and operating agreement
EIN obtained and a New York operating agreement delivered.
What's included
Articles of Organization
Registered agent
EIN (Federal Tax ID)
Operating Agreement
Frequently asked questions
What is the New York publication requirement?
Within 120 days of formation, the LLC must publish a notice in two newspapers (one daily, one weekly) in the county of the registered office for six consecutive weeks, then file the affidavits and a $50 Certificate of Publication with the state.
Why is Manhattan publication so expensive?
The New York County Clerk sets the approved newspaper list and the rates. The approved Manhattan papers charge $1,000-1,500+ for the six-week notice. Choosing a different county dramatically reduces the cost.
When is the New York biennial Statement due?
Every two years on the LLC formation anniversary. The fee is $9.
Can a non-resident own a New York LLC?
Yes. There are no residency requirements. Many international founders form NY LLCs for fashion, media, or finance projects.
Compare with other states
The states founders most commonly weigh against New York.
Ready to form your New York LLC?
Total from $330 on Standard. Most founders finish the application in about 15 minutes.