Data status: Reviewed sample row · Last reviewed 2025-01-15
New York LLC fees & ongoing costs
Figures below are modeled from our dataset. Informational only. Not legal, tax, or financial advice. Fees and rules change; confirm with official agencies.
- Formation filing (dataset)
- $200
- Confirm on the official filing office site.
- Periodic report (SOS-style)
- $9 · biennialBiennial statement (DOS)
- Franchise / privilege tax (modeled)
- Not included in annual total unless noted
- Publication / notice
- Often applies — modeled range $500–$1,800
- Publication runs and newspaper rates vary widely by county (NYC vs upstate). Get quotes before you budget.
- Registered agent
- Usually required — ~$129/yr commercial assumption
- Expedited filing
- ~$25 (estimate)
Baseline first-year (modeled)
$1,479
Self-file, registered agent on, no expedite—same as featured cards. Open the calculator to change assumptions.
Baseline annual recurring (modeled)
$134
Includes annualized biennial fees and midpoint taxes when modeled.
Official source
Confirm fees, forms, and due dates on the state site before filing: New York business filings.
Notes
Publication can exceed SOS fees in year one—treat the band as directional until you have newspaper quotes.
FAQ
Why is New York’s first-year cost so variable?+
Publication costs depend on county newspaper rates and column inches. Budget a wide band until you have quotes.
Can I avoid publication?+
Some paths may exist for certain situations, but many filers must complete publication. Confirm with DOS guidance.