How Much Does an LLC Cost in New York? (2026 Fees)
New York charges $200 to file Articles of Organization. Every new New York LLC must also complete newspaper publication and file a Certificate of Publication ($50), and file a $9 biennial statement every two years. Publication costs vary widely by county, so there is no single statewide first-year total.
Last reviewed October 2026. State fees change; confirm current amounts with the official New York sources linked at the end of this page.
The short answer
New York charges $200 to file Articles of Organization. With our Gold package you pay $399 at checkout: the $200 state filing fee plus our $199 service fee. That checkout price does not include newspaper publication, the $50 Certificate of Publication fee, the $9 biennial statement or any applicable New York or New York City tax obligations, which are paid separately. Publication costs vary by county.
New York LLC cost breakdown
What you pay at checkout (Gold package)
| Cost | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| State filing fee (Articles of Organization, paid to the Secretary of State) | $200 | At checkout |
| Gullia Filing Gold package service fee (first-year registered agent, EIN application, operating agreement) | $199 | At checkout |
Gold package checkout price: $399. This is not the complete first-year cost.
Government charges due after checkout
| Cost | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Newspaper publication (two newspapers designated by the county clerk, six consecutive weeks) | Varies by county (estimates range from a few hundred dollars to over $1,000) | Within 120 days after formation |
| Certificate of Publication (paid to the New York Department of State) | $50 | After publication is complete, within 120 days after formation |
| Biennial statement (paid to the New York Department of State) | $9 | Every two years, in the calendar month the LLC was formed |
| New York State LLC annual filing fee (Form IT-204-LL) | $25 to $4,500, if applicable | Annually, for LLCs treated as partnerships or disregarded entities with New York-source income; amount depends on New York-source gross income |
| New York City Unincorporated Business Tax | Varies, if applicable | Only for unincorporated businesses carrying on business in New York City, subject to exemptions and credits |
Optional and other costs
| Cost | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Registered agent renewal | $120 per year | After the first year included in the Gold package. You may act as your own agent if you qualify. |
| Expedited state processing | Set by the Secretary of State | Optional. Check the Secretary of State for current expedite fees and processing times. |
| Local business licences or city taxes | Varies by city or county | Depends on where and how the business operates. |
New York LLCs pay a graduated annual filing fee ($25-$4,500) based on NY gross income. LLCs carrying on business in New York City also owe the 4% Unincorporated Business Tax on city-allocated taxable income, with exemptions and credits that remove it for the smallest filers.
New York LLCs may owe the state LLC annual filing fee and, in New York City, the Unincorporated Business Tax, depending on how they are taxed and where they operate. If you want help with these returns, see our US tax preparation services.
One-time costs vs recurring costs
Startup costs are paid once to get the LLC on the register. Recurring costs keep it in good standing year after year. Separating the two is the difference between a realistic budget and a surprise.
One-time formation costs
| Cost | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization | $200 | The state formation fee paid to the New York Department of State. |
| Newspaper publication | Varies by county | Two newspapers designated by the county clerk, once a week for six consecutive weeks, within 120 days after formation. Get quotes before filing. |
| Certificate of Publication | $50 | Filed with the Department of State after publication is complete. |
| Expedited handling (optional) | $25, $75 or $150 | $25 for 24-hour handling; $75 for same-day handling for requests received by 12 noon; $150 for two-hour handling for requests received by 2:30 p.m. |
| Operating agreement | $0 to several hundred | Required under New York LLC Law but not filed with the state. Included in our packages. |
Recurring annual costs
| Cost | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Biennial statement | $9 every two years | Due in the calendar month the LLC was formed. |
| Commercial registered agent (optional) | Varies by provider | Not required: the Secretary of State is the statutory agent for service of process. |
| NYS LLC annual filing fee | $25 to $4,500, if applicable | For LLCs treated as partnerships or disregarded entities with New York-source income; based on New York-source gross income. |
| NYC Unincorporated Business Tax | Varies, if applicable | Applies to unincorporated businesses carrying on business in New York City, subject to exemptions and credits. |
Is registered agent cost fixed?
New York does not require a commercial registered agent. The Secretary of State is the statutory agent for service of process for every New York LLC and forwards legal papers to the address listed in your filing. A commercial registered agent is optional and is mainly used to keep a private address off the public record.
What founders in New York overpay for
- The New York publication requirement is unique and can be expensive: publish formation in 2 newspapers for 6 consecutive weeks in the county of your LLC's office. Costs are set by the designated newspapers and vary widely by county; New York City counties are usually the most expensive.
- LLCs doing business in New York City owe the 4% Unincorporated Business Tax on city-allocated taxable income, on top of federal and state tax.
- Late filing penalties. No cash penalty but LLC status flagged as past due
- Franchise tax. $25-$4,500 annual filing fee based on New York-sourced gross income.
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New York LLC cost FAQs
Official New York sources
Gullia Filing is a private filing service, not a government agency. Fees are set by the state and can change, so verify current amounts directly:
- NY Department of State: forming a limited liability company
- NY Department of State: Certificate of Publication
- NY Department of State: biennial statements
- NY Department of State: expedited handling services
- NYS Department of Taxation and Finance: Form IT-204-LL instructions
- NYC Department of Finance: Unincorporated Business Tax
Start your New York LLC: Gold package $399 at checkout
Gold package checkout price: the $200 New York state filing fee plus our $199 service fee, which includes first-year registered agent service, EIN application and an operating agreement. Newspaper publication, the $50 Certificate of Publication fee, the $9 biennial statement and any applicable taxes are separate costs. This checkout price is not the complete cost of forming and maintaining a New York LLC.