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New York LLC Cost Calculator

US rates · checked 20 Oct 2026

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Leave at $0 if you or someone with an address in the state acts as your registered agent.

Off: the first report or tax is counted from year 2. Check the state's due date; some bill it in the year you form.

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New York LLC cost over 3 years
$209.00
$200.00to form
$4.50state fees a year
$0total $209.00
  • Filing fee
  • Biennial Statement
New York filing fee · Articles of Organization / Certificate of Formation$200.00
Biennial Statement × 1 · $9 every two years (biennial statement)$9.00
Registered agent × 3$0.00
Other one-time costs$0.00
Total over 3 years$209.00

New LLCs must publish notice in two newspapers for six weeks and file a Certificate of Publication ($50) within 120 days or their authority to do business is suspended.

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How the New York LLC cost calculation works

How much is an LLC in New York? $200 to file with the state, then $9 every two years (biennial statement). With no paid registered agent, the first year costs $200 in state fees and three years cost $209. Add a registered agent or other costs to see your own total.

  1. File with the state: $200

    New York charges $200 for a standard LLC filing. Expedited processing costs extra.

  2. Keep it active: $9 every two years (biennial statement)

    Miss it and the state can add late fees or dissolve the LLC, even when the filing is free. Most states let you file online.

  3. Registered agent: free if you act as your own

    Every LLC needs a registered agent with a physical address in New York. You can be your own, or pay a service a yearly fee; enter it above.

  4. Other costs depend on your business

    New LLCs must publish notice in two newspapers for six weeks and file a Certificate of Publication ($50) within 120 days or their authority to do business is suspended.

Worked example. Over 3 years, a New York LLC with no paid registered agent costs $209 in state fees: the $200 filing fee plus $9 in biennial statement fees (1 × $9).

New York LLC Cost FAQ

How much is an LLC in New York?

$200 to form, then $9 every two years (biennial statement). With no paid registered agent, the first year costs $200 in state fees and three years cost $209. A paid registered agent and any publication or license fees are on top.

What is the New York LLC filing fee?

$200 for a standard filing of the formation document, checked on the official New York site on 20 Oct 2026.

Does New York charge an annual fee for LLCs?

Yes: $9 every two years (biennial statement). New LLCs must publish notice in two newspapers for six weeks and file a Certificate of Publication ($50) within 120 days or their authority to do business is suspended.

How much does a New York LLC cost per year?

$4.50 a year in state fees ($9 every two years), plus a registered agent if you pay one.

How does New York compare with other states?

New York's filing fee is $200. 45 of the 50 states and DC charge less to file, and 1 other charges the same $200. The median filing fee is $100, and fees run from $35 to $500.

Do I need to pay for a registered agent?

No. You can act as your own registered agent if you have a physical address in the state and are available in business hours. A service costs extra each year.

Are there other costs to start an LLC?

An EIN from the IRS is free. You may also need a local business license, a DBA, or a professional operating agreement.

Sources: New York official source 1 · New York official source 2 · IRS: Get an employer identification number (free)

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