How much does an LLC cost in New York?
Forming an LLC in New York costs $200 in state fees.
To keep it: Biennial Statement, $9 every 2 years.
Over 3 years that is $209 in state fees, before any formation service.
New York also requires you to publish a notice in a newspaper; that cost depends on the county and is not included.
Below: the full cost to form (file) an LLC in New York, what it costs to keep it each year, and what each formation service adds.
New York state fees
From the New York Department of State, Division of Corporations. Every amount links to the official page it comes from; "?" means we have not verified it yet.
| Fee | Amount | When | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization | $200 | Once, to form the LLC | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Biennial Statement New York Department of State | $9 | every 2 years, from year 3 Due: Every 2 years in the calendar month the LLC was formed, starting 2 years after formation | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Name reservation (optional) | $20 | Once | Oct 28, 2026 |
| 3 years of state fees | $209 | Filing everything yourself, without a formation service. | |
What you pay to the state, year by year
Year 1: $200 · Year 2: $0 · Year 3: $9
Publication: Within 120 days: publish a notice in two newspapers chosen by the county clerk for 6 weeks, then file the Certificate of Publication ($50). Newspaper costs depend heavily on the county. The state's own fee for the proof is $50; newspaper costs come on top.
Faster processing from the state: 24 hours $25 · Same day $75 · 2 hours $150.
What it costs with a formation service (3 years)
State fees for New York included. For each service its cheapest package over 3 years, plus the registered agent every LLC needs (unless you are your own). Ranked by cost only; whether a company pays us does not change the order.
| Service | Registered agent | Year 1 | 3 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st year free, then $125/year | $239 | $498 | Visit site | |
| 1st year free, then $149/year (standalone price) | $200 | $507 | Visit site | |
| Not included: $119/year | $398 | $645 | Visit site | |
| Not included: $99 1st year, then $199/year | $299 | $706 | Visit site | |
| Not included: $199/year | $399 | $806 | Visit site | |
| Not included: $249/year | $449 | $956 | Visit site | |
| Included | $497 | $1,100 | Visit site | |
| Not included: $149/quarter | $796 | $1,997 | Visit site | |
| 1st year free, then price not published | Price not published | Price not published Not on Inc Authority's site: registered agent price after year 1. | Visit site |
Not available in New York: Firstbase (forms LLCs in Delaware and Wyoming only, source).
Calculate it for your situation →
Are you your own registered agent (you need a street address in New York and must be there in office hours)? Then Bizee costs the same as filing yourself: $209 over 3 years.
Registered agent in New York
New York works differently: every LLC must designate the Secretary of State as its agent for service of process and give an address where the state can forward legal papers. New York registered agent rules and prices →
FAQ
How much does it cost to form (file) an LLC in New York?
$200 in state filing fees for the Articles of Organization. A formation service adds its own price on top.
What does an LLC in New York cost per year?
Biennial Statement: $9, every 2 years (Every 2 years in the calendar month the LLC was formed, starting 2 years after formation).
What does an LLC in New York cost over 3 years?
$209 in state fees if you file everything yourself and act as your own registered agent. With the cheapest formation service in our comparison it is $498 including a registered agent.
Which LLC service is cheapest in New York?
Over 3 years, including state fees and a registered agent: Northwest Registered Agent (Northwest LLC) at $498. The ranking is based only on these costs.
Facts and costs only, not legal or tax advice. Fees change: always confirm on the New York Department of State, Division of Corporations site before you file.