New York LLC at a glance
| Formation document | Articles of Organization (DOS-1336) |
| Filing office | NY Department of State, Division of Corporations |
| State filing fee | $200 |
| Name reservation (optional) | $20 |
| Annual report | New York has no annual report. It requires a $9 biennial statement instead. Due every two years, in the calendar month the LLC was formed; can't be filed before that month. |
| Publication | Publish once a week for 6 weeks in 2 newspapers designated by the county clerk, then file the Certificate of Publication ($50) within 120 days of forming. |
| Also know | Publication requirement (see publication). |
| State tax registration | No general state tax registration at formation. If you'll make taxable sales, register for a Sales Tax Certificate of Authority at least 20 days before beginning business |
| Registered agent | The LLC must designate the Secretary of State as its agent for service of process and give an address where the state can mail any process it receives |
| Processing time | The Department of State does not publish an online processing time. Expedited handling, per document: $25 for 24-hour, $75 for same-day, $150 for 2-hour. |
Your total with MFA
| Package | MFA fee | State fee | Due at formation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formation | $150 | $200 | $400 + newspapers |
| Formation + Business Setup | $249 | $200 | $499 + newspapers |
| Complete Launch | $649 | $200 | $899 + newspapers |
MFA fees are one-time and never renew. Publication costs vary and are quoted at cost. See what each package includes, or add monthly bookkeeping from $199/month.
Sources
- dos.ny.gov/
- dos.ny.gov/faqs-corporations-business-entities
- dos.ny.gov/fee-schedules
- dos.ny.gov/forming-limited-liability-company-new-york
- www.tax.ny.gov/pubs_and_bulls/tg_bulletins/st/how_to_register_for_nys_sales_tax.htm
Facts checked against the official sources above as of October 20, 2026. State fees change; we confirm the current fee before invoicing. MFA is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. We prepare and file formation documents based on the information you provide. Educational information, not tax or legal advice.