Form a New York LLC with StartGlobal
$399 state fee included
EIN, operating agreement and first-year agent service included. Nothing else to buy.
New York LLC costs at a glance
| Cost | When | Applies in New York | With StartGlobal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization filing fee | Once, to form | Yes | Included in $399 |
| Registered agent | Every year | Yes, or be your own | Year one included, then $99/yr |
| Biennial Statement | Every two years | Yes | Optional filing service, $299/yr |
| State tax or yearly charge | See below | Yes, see below | Paid to the state |
| Newspaper publication | Once, after forming | Yes | Paid to the newspapers |
| EIN | Once | For a bank account or staff | Included in $399 |
| Operating agreement | Once | Recommended | Included in $399 |
| Local business licences | Varies | Depends on city, county and trade | Paid to the issuer |
Forming the LLC
New York LLCs are formed by filing a Articles of Organization with the New York Department of State, Division of Corporations, which accepts filings online. The state charges a one-time fee to accept it; the fee is the same whether you file yourself or use a service, and StartGlobal includes it in the $399.
Publication: Within 120 days after the Articles of Organization take effect, the LLC must publish the Articles or a notice of formation in two newspapers designated by the county clerk where its office is located, for six consecutive weeks, then file a Certificate of Publication with the affidavits of publication with the Department of State. Missing the deadline suspends the LLC's authority to carry on business until it complies.
Keeping it active
New York LLCs file a Biennial Statement every two years. It is due every two years, during the calendar month in which the Articles of Organization were filed.
LLCs with New York source income, including single-member LLCs disregarded for federal tax purposes, file Form IT-204-LL and pay an annual filing fee to the Department of Taxation and Finance, due by the 15th day of the third month after the tax year ends, with no extension.
You also need a registered agent in New York every year. Ours is included for the first year and $99 a year after; you can act as your own if you have a New York address and are there in business hours.
- Newspaper publication is usually the slowest step in forming a New York LLC, and the newspapers are chosen by the county clerk, not by the LLC.
- The Biennial Statement can be filed online through the Department of State's e-Statement service.
What a "$0" New York LLC costs over three years
Formation, a registered agent every year and an EIN, at each provider's published prices. The New York filing fee is added on top of theirs and included in ours.
| Three years | |
|---|---|
| ZenBusiness Starter Registered agent is a $199/yr add-on from day one. | $696 + New York filing fee |
| LegalZoom Basic Registered agent is $249/yr. | $826 + New York filing fee |
| Bizee Basic Registered agent free for year one, then $149/yr. | $368 + New York filing fee |
| StartGlobal State fee, first-year agent and EIN included. Agent $99/yr after. | $597, all in |
Over three years our price is lower than ZenBusiness or LegalZoom in every state. Bizee's first agent year is free, which can make it cheaper depending on the state fee. Filing yourself costs only the state fee.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does an LLC cost in New York?
New York charges a one-time fee to file the Articles of Organization. With StartGlobal the total is $399 with that fee included, plus your EIN, operating agreement and first-year registered agent service. After that: New York LLCs file a Biennial Statement every two years. It is due every two years, during the calendar month in which the Articles of Organization were filed.
What are the yearly costs of a New York LLC?
New York LLCs file a Biennial Statement every two years. It is due every two years, during the calendar month in which the Articles of Organization were filed. LLCs with New York source income, including single-member LLCs disregarded for federal tax purposes, file Form IT-204-LL and pay an annual filing fee to the Department of Taxation and Finance, due by the 15th day of the third month after the tax year ends, with no extension. You also need a registered agent in New York every year, unless you act as your own.
Is there a cheaper way to form a New York LLC?
Yes: file the Articles of Organization yourself with the New York Department of State, Division of Corporations, act as your own registered agent and get your EIN from the IRS for free. It costs only the state fee and your time.
Does a $0 LLC service cost nothing in New York?
No. The New York filing fee is charged on top of a "$0" formation, and registered agent service and the EIN are usually add-ons. Over three years our $399 all-in is lower than ZenBusiness or LegalZoom at their published prices.
Does New York have a publication requirement?
Within 120 days after the Articles of Organization take effect, the LLC must publish the Articles or a notice of formation in two newspapers designated by the county clerk where its office is located, for six consecutive weeks, then file a Certificate of Publication with the affidavits of publication with the Department of State. Missing the deadline suspends the LLC's authority to carry on business until it complies.
