New York LLC fee table
| Item | Fee | How often | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization | $200 | One time | verified source |
| Certificate of Publication | $50 | One time | verified source |
| Biennial Statement | $9 | biennial | verified source |
| Name reservation (optional) | $20 | One time | verified source |
| Expedited processing (optional) | 24-hour: $25 · Same day: $75 · 2-hour: $150 | Per filing | verified |
| Foreign LLC registration (out-of-state LLCs) | $250 | One time | verified source |
| Registered agent | $0 if you serve yourself; typically $100–150/yr paid | Yearly | typical market range |
State tax: IT-204-LL filing fee may apply ($25–$4,500 based on NY-source gross income) for LLCs treated as partnerships/disregarded with NY income. source
Publication requirement: Publish notice in two county-clerk-designated newspapers once a week for six consecutive weeks within 120 days, then file Certificate of Publication ($50). Typical cost ~$180–$350 (e.g. Albany) to $1,600–$2,300+ (Manhattan) newspaper charges. (rule verified (official); cost unverified (secondary))
Deadlines
Publication within 120 days; biennial statement in formation month every two years.
Cheapest legal way to form in New York
- File online directly with the state; a paid service is optional.
- Be your own registered agent if you have a New York street address.
- Skip name reservation and expedite unless you need them.
- Get your EIN free from the IRS.
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New York LLC cost FAQ
How much does it cost to form an LLC in New York?
The state filing fee for the articles of organization is $200. Known state charges in year one come to about $250, before optional services.
What are the ongoing state fees for a New York LLC?
Biennial Statement $9 (biennial). Averaged per year that is about $4.50. IT-204-LL filing fee may apply ($25–$4,500 based on NY-source gross income) for LLCs treated as partnerships/disregarded with NY income.
When is the New York LLC report due?
Publication within 120 days; biennial statement in formation month every two years.
Does New York require LLC newspaper publication?
Publish notice in two county-clerk-designated newspapers once a week for six consecutive weeks within 120 days, then file Certificate of Publication ($50). Typical cost: ~$180–$350 (e.g. Albany) to $1,600–$2,300+ (Manhattan) newspaper charges.
Can I be my own registered agent in New York?
Usually yes, if you have a physical street address in New York (not a P.O. box) where you can accept legal papers during business hours. Paid agents typically cost about $100–150 a year.
How much does it cost to register an out-of-state LLC in New York?
Foreign LLC registration costs $250, plus New York's ongoing report fees.
Sources
Checked October 28, 2026. Fees change; confirm on the official site before filing.
- https://dos.ny.gov/forming-limited-liability-company-new-york
- https://dos.ny.gov/certificate-publication-domestic-limited-liability-company-0
- https://dos.ny.gov/biennial-statements-business-corporations-and-limited-liability-companies
- https://dos.ny.gov/fee-schedules
- https://www.tax.ny.gov/forms/current-forms/it/it204lli.htm
- https://www.llcpublishers.com/learn/what-is-llc-publication-in-new-york
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