Form an LLC in New York.
Filing an LLC in New York costs $200 for the Articles of Organization. With a registered agent service ($99/yr) and the Year-1 annual obligations, a typical first-year cost lands near $1,824. Ongoing cost runs about $128.50/year.
Run the numbers for New York.
Estimates only. Verify with the New York Secretary of State before paying. Not legal advice.
New York LLC fees, line by line
| Component | Cost / Rule | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization filing fee | $200 | One-time charge to register the LLC with the state. |
| Annual report | $9 every 2 years | Late or missed reports trigger administrative dissolution in most states. |
| NY LLC Filing Fee | $25 / year | Minimum due regardless of revenue. Most states with a franchise tax scale it with revenue or capital above this floor. |
| Publication requirement | $1,500 | Required by NY, AZ, NE. New LLCs must publish a formation notice in local newspapers; cost varies by county. |
| Registered agent | Required | Every state requires a registered agent. You can be your own RA in your home state at no cost; commercial services run $35–$300/yr. |
| Expedited filing | Available | Typical add-on $50–$100 for 1–3 day turnaround. |
The New York publication requirement
New York requires every new LLC to publish a formation notice in two newspapers — one daily, one weekly — for six consecutive weeks in the county of formation. Cost varies dramatically by county: ~$1,200–$1,500 in counties around NYC, ~$200–$400 in upstate counties. Budget $1,500 as the working baseline. After publication, you file an Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Publication ($50) with the Department of State.
NY LLC Filing Fee in New York
New York charges a minimum ny llc filing fee of $25/year regardless of revenue. This is a recurring annual cost — often larger than the one-time filing fee — so factor it into your decision before forming in New York.
Should you form in this state if you don't live here?
For most operators, the answer is no. An LLC pays state income tax wherever it operates, not where it's formed. Forming in New York while doing business in another state means paying both states' fees plus a foreign-qualification fee in your operating state. Real reasons to form in a non-home state: pure IP holdcos, real estate holdcos in the property state, asset-protection structures, or non-US residents with no US nexus. Full breakdown of when forming out-of-state pays off →
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