How Much Does It Cost to Form a New York LLC?
New York is on the higher end for LLC filing fees. But the state filing fee is only part of the picture. This page breaks down every cost you'll encounter — formation, ongoing compliance, and optional services — so there are no surprises.
State Filing Fee
The New York Secretary of State charges $200 to file your Articles of Organization. This is a one-time fee paid when you form the LLC. At $200, New York is on the higher end nationally.
Annual / Recurring State Fees
New York charges $9 for the biennial report (filed every two years). Miss it, and you risk late fees and eventually administrative dissolution.
New York tax note: IMPORTANT: Publication requirement within 120 days of formation: six weeks of ads in two local newspapers ($300-$1,500+ depending on county) plus $50 Certificate of Publication fee. Biennial Statement $9 due every 2 years. Filing fee is $200 + $5 copy fee = $205 total. NYC-based LLCs subject to additional Unincorporated Business Tax.
Agent For Service Of Process Cost
Every New York LLC is required to maintain a agent for service of process. With our formation package, the first year of agent for service of process service is included. After that, ongoing service is $99/year.
Expedited Processing
If you need your LLC formed faster, the New York Secretary of State offers expedited processing for $25. This typically reduces the turnaround from 5-7 business days to 24 hours.
Full Cost Table
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| State filing fee | $200 | One-time, paid to the New York Secretary of State |
| Annual report | $9 | Filed every two years with the New York Secretary of State |
| Agent For Service Of Process service | $99/year | First year included with formation |
| Expedited processing | $25 | Optional — reduces turnaround to 24 hours |
First-Year Cost Summary
If you form through us, your first-year cost is $199 — that covers our formation service, the $200 state fee, first-year agent for service of process service, operating agreement, and EIN assistance. There's nothing hidden.
Ongoing Annual Costs
After year one, your ongoing costs are: $99/year for agent for service of process + $9 every two years for the biennial report.
How We Compare
Many LLC formation services charge $199-level fees but then tack on upsells: compliance packages, rush fees, unnecessary add-ons. Our fee is straightforward — $199 covers everything you need to get your New York LLC filed and operational.