New York Department of State
How Much Does an LLC Cost in New York?
Forming an LLC in New York means filing the Articles of Organization with the New York Department of State. The calculator below separates official government fees from estimates, and fixed costs from variable ones.
An S corporation is a federal tax election, not a state entity type — both LLCs and corporations may qualify for it.
Publication required: New York law requires new LLCs to publish a formation notice. It's included below as an estimated required third-party cost — paid to newspapers, not the state.
First-year government fees — New York LLC
$250
First-year government fees for a New York LLC: $250
First-year estimated total: $550–$1,850Includes the labeled estimates and optional services below
Official state fees
Estimates — not charged by the state
Ongoing fixed fees
≈ $4.50/yr annualized for comparison — actual payment schedule shown above.
Five-year outlook
Varies by business — excluded from totals
- Annual LLC filing fee (income-based). LLCs treated as partnerships or disregarded entities with New York-source income pay an annual filing fee from $25 to $4,500 based on New York gross income.
Educational estimate based on official fee schedules verified July 12, 2026 — not legal or tax advice. Fees, rules, and processing times change; confirm with the state or a qualified professional before relying on them.
The numbers behind this page
Every figure comes from the typed data record for New York, verified July 12, 2026 against the sources listed at the bottom of this page.
| Fee | Amount | Schedule | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization filing fee | $200 | One-time | Official state fee |
| Certificate of Publication filing fee | $50 | One-timeDue within 120 days of formation, after completing publication | Official state fee |
| Fee | Amount | Schedule | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biennial statement fee | $9 | Every 2 yearsDue every two years in the anniversary month of formation | Official state fee |
| Annual LLC filing fee (income-based) LLCs treated as partnerships or disregarded entities with New York-source income pay an annual filing fee from $25 to $4,500 based on New York gross income. | Varies | ConditionalForm IT-204-LL due by the 15th day of the third month after the tax year ends | Official state fee |
† Partially verified — corroborated but not confirmed on a machine-readable official page.
Filing process & processing times
File online, by mail, or by fax with the Department of State, then publish notice for six weeks and file a Certificate of Publication.
| Option | Typical turnaround | Added fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard processing | 5–15 business days | None | Online filings are processed faster; the Department posts current times |
| 24-hour expedited handling | 1–1 business days | $25 | |
| Same-day expedited handling | 0–1 business days | $75 | |
| 2-hour expedited handling | Same day | $150 |
Processing times are estimates based on currently available official guidance and change with filing volume — they are not guaranteed.
Publication requirement
New York requires new LLCs to publish notice of formation. Expect roughly $300–$1,600, paid to newspapers rather than the state. Within 120 days of formation, notice must be published once a week for six successive weeks in two newspapers (one daily, one weekly) designated by the county clerk of the county in the articles. Costs vary dramatically by county — a few hundred dollars upstate, over $1,000 in New York City. Some filers use a registered agent address in a cheaper county, a strategy with legal tradeoffs worth discussing with a professional.
Estimate methodology: Range of legal-notice rates for the required six weeks in two newspapers, from lower-cost upstate counties to New York City, based on published county newspaper rates.
Registered agent costs
Every New York LLCmust continuously maintain a registered agent with a physical in-state address. Acting as your own agent costs $0 where you meet the state's eligibility rules; commercial services typically run $100–$300 per year. The calculator uses $200 — the midpoint of that range — when you choose a hired service.
Midpoint of the typical advertised price range for national commercial registered-agent services as of July 2026 (e.g. Northwest Registered Agent $125/yr, ZenBusiness $199/yr, LegalZoom $249/yr). Budget providers advertise below this range and premium corporate-service firms above it. Serving as your own agent costs $0 where you meet state eligibility rules.
Worth knowing about New York
- New York's LLC publication requirement is the single most expensive formation add-on in the country — often exceeding $1,000 in New York City — while corporations are exempt from it entirely.
- The Department of State's $9 biennial statement is trivially cheap; the real recurring costs are tax-based and depend on income.
New York LLC cost FAQs
How much does it cost to start an LLC in New York?
The New York Department of State charges $250 to file the Articles of Organization. That figure excludes optional services and any variable taxes, which depend on your circumstances.
What are the ongoing costs of an LLC in New York?
New York LLCs generally must pay the biennial statement fee of $9 every two years (due every two years in the anniversary month of formation). In addition, annual LLC filing fee (income-based) may apply depending on your revenue, assets, or activity — these are variable, so they aren't included in fixed totals.
How long does it take to form an LLC in New York?
Standard processing generally takes about 5–15 business days. Expedited options are available: 24-hour expedited handling for $25, same-day expedited handling for $75, and 2-hour expedited handling for $150. Processing times change with filing volume, so confirm current turnaround with the state before relying on a date.
Do I need a registered agent for an LLC in New York?
Yes. Every New York LLC must continuously maintain a registered agent with a physical address in the state to receive legal and official mail. You can generally act as your own agent at no cost if you meet the state's eligibility rules, or hire a commercial service — typically $100–$300 per year. Whether serving as your own agent is practical depends on your circumstances, including privacy and availability during business hours.
Does New York require LLCs to publish a notice of formation?
Yes — New York law requires new LLCs to publish notice of formation. Publication is paid to newspapers, not the state, and typically runs $300–$1,600 depending on the county. Within 120 days of formation, notice must be published once a week for six successive weeks in two newspapers (one daily, one weekly) designated by the county clerk of the county in the articles. Costs vary dramatically by county — a few hundred dollars upstate, over $1,000 in New York City. Some filers use a registered agent address in a cheaper county, a strategy with legal tradeoffs worth discussing with a professional. Because this cost varies by county and newspaper, it appears as an estimated required third-party cost, separate from official state fees.
What this page doesn't cover
- Federal, state, and local taxes beyond the fixed fees shown — income-dependent taxes are listed as variable obligations and never included in exact totals.
- Business licenses, local permits, industry-specific registrations, and DBA filings.
- Attorney, accountant, or filing-service fees beyond the labeled registered-agent estimate.
- Whether an LLC — or New York — is the right choice for your situation. FormedIn provides general educational information, not legal, tax, accounting, or financial advice, and nothing here recommends an entity type or formation state for any specific person.
Fees, rules, deadlines, and processing times change. Confirm current requirements with the New York Department of State and consult a qualified attorney, CPA, or tax professional about your specific circumstances.
Sources
New York data last verified July 12, 2026.
- Forming a Limited Liability Company in New York— New York Department of StateOfficialaccessed July 12, 2026
- Certificate of Publication for Domestic Limited Liability Company— New York Department of StateOfficialaccessed July 12, 2026
- Biennial Statements for Business Corporations and LLCs— New York Department of StateOfficialaccessed July 12, 2026
- Corporation tax and LLC/LLP filing fee information— New York Department of Taxation and FinanceOfficialaccessed July 12, 2026
- How Much Does a Registered Agent Cost? 2026 Guide— RegisteredAgentCost.comaccessed July 12, 2026
- How Much Does a Registered Agent Cost?— ZenBusinessaccessed July 12, 2026
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