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How to file an LLC in New York (2026)

File the Articles of Organization (DOS-1336-f) with the New York Secretary of State to create a New York LLC. The filing fee is $200. New York LLCs file a Biennial Statement every two years, due during the calendar month in which the Articles of Organization were filed, for $9. The Secretary of State is the agent for service of process for every New York LLC; naming a registered agent is optional.

  • Official sources, checked October 20, 2026
  • Prices verified October 2026

How to form an LLC in New York

  1. Pick a name with “LLC” or “Limited Liability Company” in it, and check that it’s free on the New York Secretary of State business records.
  2. Decide on an agent or office. The Secretary of State is the agent for service of process for every New York LLC; naming a registered agent is optional.
  3. File the Articles of Organization (DOS-1336-f) with the New York Secretary of State and pay $200.
  4. Get an EIN from the IRS. It is free and comes after the LLC is formed.
  5. Sign an operating agreement among the members. It sets ownership and voting rules and stays with your records.
  6. File the yearly report. New York LLCs file a Biennial Statement every two years, due during the calendar month in which the Articles of Organization were filed, for $9.

Mainstay Filing takes care of the agent, the filing, the EIN application and each annual report for $199 a year plus New York’s fees.

New York LLC fees and rules

State filing fee
$200
Formation document
Articles of Organization (DOS-1336-f)
Yearly filing
Biennial Statement, every two years, $9
Due
During the calendar month in which the Articles of Organization were filed, every 2 years
Registered agent
Optional. If one is designated: a person who lives in New York or has a business address there, an LLC formed or authorized in New York, or a corporation formed or authorized in New York.
Agent address
New York has no registered-office requirement. The Secretary of State is the agent for service of process for every New York LLC and mails a copy of any papers served to the address the company has on file. A designated registered agent's street address goes on the filing.
Other required costs
Publication: within 120 days, a notice runs for six weeks in two county newspapers (the papers set their own charges), then a Certificate of Publication is filed for $50.
Other required costs
Tax Department LLC fee (Form IT-204-LL): $25 a year for a single-member LLC with New York-source income; partnership LLCs pay more.
Filing fee rank
43rd lowest of 50 (42 states charge less, 6 charge more)

New York compared with neighboring states

StateFiling feeYearly filing
New York$200$9 / 2 yrs
Connecticut$120$80 / yr
Massachusetts$500$500 / yr
New Jersey$100$75 / yr
Pennsylvania$125$7 / yr
Vermont$155$45 / yr

All 50 states

Best overall for a New York LLC

Mainstay Filing

Our rating: 4.9 out of 5

$199 / year, all-in, plus state fees

$199 a year plus New York’s $200 filing fee, which is passed through at cost.

  • LLC formation, prepared and filed
  • Registered agent, all year
  • EIN application (with an SSN or ITIN)
  • Annual report, prepared and filed every year it’s due
  • Compliance reminders

The same $199 at renewal. Already have an LLC and only need an agent? Mainstay Filing’s registered agent service alone is $149 a year.

Prices verified October 21, 2026 on Mainstay Filing’s pricing and FAQ pages.

New York LLC questions

How much does it cost to start an LLC in New York?

$200 to the state to file. New York LLCs file a Biennial Statement every two years, due during the calendar month in which the Articles of Organization were filed, for $9. With Mainstay Filing, the formation filing, registered agent, EIN application and annual reports are $199 a year on top of the state fees.

Does New York require an annual report for LLCs?

Yes. New York LLCs file a Biennial Statement every two years, due during the calendar month in which the Articles of Organization were filed, for $9.

Do I need a registered agent in New York?

Optional. The Secretary of State is the agent for service of process for every New York LLC; naming a registered agent is optional.

Can I form a New York LLC myself?

Yes. You can file the Articles of Organization (DOS-1336-f) directly with the New York Secretary of State and pay the $200 fee. A service such as Mainstay Filing files it for you and adds the registered agent, EIN application and annual reports for $199 a year.

Other formation services

  • Northwest Registered Agent: $39 plus the state fee, with its registered agent service included the first year, then $125 a year; annual report filing is an extra $100 plus the state fee.
  • ZenBusiness: Starter package $0 plus the state fee; Pro is $199 a year with the EIN and annual-report filing, and its registered agent is a separate $199 a year that no package includes.
  • Bizee: Basic package $0 plus the state fee (Standard $199, Premium $299), with one free year of its registered agent, which is $149 a year after that.
  • LegalZoom: Basic package $0 plus the state fee (Pro $249, Premium $299); its registered agent is $249 a year for first-time agent customers.

Prices from each company’s own pages, checked October 20, 2026. Plus the state fee in every case.

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