New York LLC Cost

How much it costs to start an LLC in New York:

Articles of Organization – $205

The New York LLC filing fee is $205. You’ll pay this fee when you file your Articles of Organization.

Note: If you would also like a copy of your Articles of Organization, you will pay a $5 state fee for a plain copy, or $10 for a certified copy.

Once you’ve filed your Articles of Organization, there are a few other fees you need to consider.

Certificate of Publication

The New York Department of State requires all New York LLCs to publish a copy of their Articles of Organization in two newspapers for six consecutive weeks. The newspaper you choose must be designated by the county clerk in the county where your business is registered.

While newspapers will charge varying fees for this publication, you will also need to pay $50 to file your Certificate of Publication (along with the affidavit of publication to the newspapers). This document certifies that you have satisfied the publication requirements.

Biennial Statement

Your New York biennial statement costs $9.

New York LLCs are required to file a biennial statement every other year.

New York LLC Name Reservation

Reserving a name for your New York LLC costs $20. You can reserve your name online or by filing a “Name Reservation Request” form.

DBA Name in New York

Want to “go by” a different name in public than your LLC’s legal name? You can also reserve a fictitious name for $25.

Registered Agent

Every New York LLC is required to have a registered agent. You can act as your own registered agent for free, or you can have someone serve as your registered agent.

Our registered agent services make it easy for you. We’ll serve as your registered agent and handle any requirements without any work from you.

Change of Registered Agent

If you need to change your registered agent, you will pay a $30 fee for your LLC Certificate of Change filing.

Amendments

If you need to make a change to your Articles of Organization, the fee is $60 for an amendment.

Foreign LLCs

If you already have an LLC in another state and want to expand your business to New York, you will need a Certificate of Authority. To obtain this certificate, you’ll need to complete an Application for Authority and pay the $250 filing fee.

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Yes. If you file late, your filing will be subject to late fees.

Failure to file and pay requisite fees on time can result in penalty fees and in some cases administrative dissolution of your business entity.

Fees for forming your New York business will be paid to the New York Department of State.

The largest business filing fee you will have to pay is typically for filing the articles of organization for your business.

The New York Department of State accepts payment by cash (only in person), check, money order, MasterCard, Visa, or American Express.