Form Your New York LLC
Start your New York LLC today. File your Articles of Organization (Form DOS-1336) with the NY Department of State for a $200 state filing fee. Complete formation requires the mandatory publication requirement — we guide you through every step including newspaper selection and Certificate of Publication filing.
Why Form an LLC in New York?
- Mandatory if operating in NY — businesses with NY presence need a domestic LLC or foreign registration
- Operating agreement required by law — the New York LLC Law mandates written governance
- Secretary of State as default agent — built-in service of process backstop
- PTET election available — bypass the federal $10,000 SALT cap for significant savings
- NY Business Express online filing — form from anywhere in 5-7 business days
The Publication Requirement
New York is unique: within 120 days of filing, you must publish a formation notice in two newspapers for six consecutive weeks. Cost varies by county ($300-$2,000). We handle the entire process — finding designated newspapers, arranging publication, and filing your Certificate of Publication.
Formation Quick Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Formation document | Articles of Organization (DOS-1336) |
| Filing fee | $200 |
| Filed with | NY Department of State, Division of Corporations |
| Processing time | 5-7 business days (online) |
| Publication requirement | 2 newspapers, 6 weeks, within 120 days |
| Publication cost | $300-$2,000+ (county-dependent) |
| Operating agreement | Legally required |
| Biennial Statement | $9 every 2 years |
| State income tax | 4%-10.9% |
| Annual LLC fee | $25-$4,500 (based on gross income) |
Filing fees and requirements verified as of May 2026. Check your state's filing authority website for current information.
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