Create a New York LLC
Prepare the Articles and publication responsibilities.
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New York LLC formation service, publication and state biennial statements
Move your New York LLC plans forward with FormLLC. Discuss the state formation filing, publication follow-through and company records in one clear service request. We will confirm the accepted work and costs so you can plan the steps after filing, including your operating agreement and future biennial statement.
Key takeaways
- New York state filing fee ($200) included in FormLLC Standard ($599)
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- Founded by Tousif Akram, IRS Certified Acceptance Agent
State guide library
Which New York guide do you need?
Choose the topic that matches your task, then verify current fees, forms and deadlines with the responsible agency.
FormationNew York LLC Registration: Complete Guide from Formation to ComplianceUpdated 2026-11-03Read guideForeign RegistrationNew York Foreign LLC Registration Guide : Certificate of AuthorityUpdated 2026-11-03Read guideComplianceNew York LLC Biennial Statement: Requirements, Due Dates & FilingUpdated 2026-11-03Read guideTaxNew York State Tax Filing Guide, Rates, Forms & DeadlinesUpdated 2026-11-03Read guideS CorporationHow to Start an S Corp in New York: $125 Filing Fee, Form CT-6 & The Hidden LLC TrapUpdated 2026-11-03Read guideDissolutionDissolve an LLC in New York: Forms, Fees & Process (2026)Updated 2026-11-03Read guide
Your next step in New York
Plan formation, publication and company records together.
Choose a new New York LLC, foreign registration or an existing-company task.
Register an existing company
Review authorization for an entity formed elsewhere.
Review foreign qualificationPrepare the biennial statement
Bring the DOS ID, filing month and correct reporting cycle.
Explore company reporting supportConfirm the accepted FormLLC scope, including who handles the newspapers, publication proof and internal records.
Plan with the details in view
What Are the Main New York LLC Requirements?
Formation, publication evidence and ongoing statements serve different purposes.
Articles of Organization
The Department of State lists a $200 domestic LLC Articles filing fee. Confirm this government charge separately from FormLLC services, newspaper charges and other work selected for your company.
Publication after formation
Most New York LLCs must publish in two county-clerk-designated newspapers for six consecutive weeks and file the Certificate of Publication with the affidavits within 120 days. The certificate filing fee is $50; newspaper costs are separate.
Biennial statement
New York LLCs file a $9 Biennial Statement every two years, during the calendar month of the original Articles or authority filing. Prepare the exact entity name and DOS ID rather than requesting a generic annual report.
How to continue
How Do You Prepare a New York LLC Filing?
Preparing the filing comes down to four steps, from your first details to a confirmed filing.
- 01
Define your New York formation request
Share the proposed LLC name, county location and mailing details, then confirm the formation support and charges.
- 02
Assign publication responsibilities
Identify who arranges the designated newspapers, collects affidavits and submits the Certificate of Publication. Confirm whether those tasks are included in your order.
- 03
Organize the internal agreement
New York requires a written operating agreement before, at formation or within 90 days afterward. Keep it with company records; it is not filed with the Department of State.
- 04
Retain the DOS record and next date
Keep the accepted filings, publication proof and DOS ID together. Use the original filing month and correct two-year cycle for the statement.
Before requesting help
What Details Do You Need for a New York LLC Filing?
Have these details ready before you ask us to help with the filing.
- Proposed LLC name, county location and service-of-process mailing details.
- Publication arrangements, newspaper affidavits or an outstanding publication question.
- Operating agreement preparation needs and the Articles filing date.
- For an existing LLC: exact name, DOS ID, prior statement and current status.
Know which filing you need
Keep publication, the agreement and the statement distinct.
The first filing does not complete all of the New York LLC follow-through.
- Publication evidence
- Match the notice to the entity record, retain both newspaper affidavits and confirm the certificate submission. Identify outstanding publication work from the actual formation date.
- Internal records and future reporting
- Keep the operating agreement internally. Use the DOS ID and original filing month for the separate biennial statement rather than treating either document as a substitute for the other.
Company statements do not replace applicable tax filings, licenses or other activity-specific requirements. Confirm any separate filing obligations for the actual entity.
Questions answered
New York LLC formation and publication questions
Can FormLLC help me form an LLC in New York?
Tell FormLLC about the proposed company and work you need. We will confirm the accepted formation support, separate government costs and responsibility for publication and other follow-through.
Is the $200 Articles fee the whole New York setup cost?
No. Publication involves newspaper charges and a separate $50 Certificate of Publication filing fee. Provider services and any other selected work are additional items.
What happens if New York publication is not completed on time?
The Department of State says failure to publish and file the certificate within 120 days suspends the LLC’s authority to carry on business. Bring the formation date and any publication evidence so the outstanding task can be identified.
When should a New York LLC adopt its operating agreement?
The state describes a written agreement adopted before, at formation or within 90 days after the Articles filing. It is an internal company document rather than a Department of State filing.
Does a New York LLC file a yearly annual report?
The relevant Department of State company filing is a Biennial Statement every two years. Other tax or operating obligations are separate from that statement.
What details are needed for the New York biennial statement?
Prepare the exact registered company name and DOS ID, the original filing month and the mailing address information relevant to the statement. Confirm the correct reporting cycle before filing.
Move from planning to support
Start your New York LLC with the next steps planned.
Discuss formation, publication responsibilities and company records with FormLLC. Confirm your service scope before proceeding.
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