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New York LLC Formation Guide

Key fees, step-by-step instructions, and important deadlines — specific to New York. Sourced from official state and court websites.

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New York LLC Formation — Key Numbers

$200
Formation fee
$9
Annual report fee
$25/yr
Franchise tax
Yes (~$200)
Publication req.
7 days
Standard processing
New York note
New York's publication requirement forces new LLCs to publish in two newspapers for 6 weeks — costing $1,000–$2,000 in NYC, or $40–$150 upstate.

Step-by-Step: LLC Formation in New York

  1. 1

    Choose a unique business name and check availability on the New York Secretary of State website.

  2. 2

    File your Articles of Organization / Certificate of Organization with New York (fee: $200).

  3. 3

    Complete the publication requirement — New York requires newspaper notice (~$200).

  4. 4

    Obtain an EIN (Employer Identification Number) from the IRS — free at irs.gov.

  5. 5

    Draft or adopt an LLC Operating Agreement — required by banks and most states.

  6. 6

    File your first annual report ($9/year) by the deadline.

  7. 7

    Open a separate business bank account — never mix personal and business funds.

Data sourced from official New York government and court websites. Updated May 2026. Always verify current fees with your local courthouse before filing.

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