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How Much Does an LLC Cost in New York?

Forming an LLC in New York costs $200 to file, then about $4.50 per year to keep it in good standing. Incorporating costs $125 up front and about $4.50 per year. Pick your entity type above for the itemized breakdown.

Verified against official New York sources on 2026-07-17. How we verify fees.

Your business

Estimated annual cost
$4.50/ year
  • Biennial statement
    Shown as per-year average
    $4.50
One-time fees (first registration)
  • LLC formation filing (Articles of Organization)
    Plus the mandatory newspaper-publication requirement: ~$300–$1,600 depending on county, within 120 days, plus a $50 certificate
    $200.00
One-time total: $200.00

Estimate only — actual fees are set by your state and county at the time of registration. Data last reviewed 2026-07-17. This state's full local formula is not yet implemented; see the notes below the calculator.

Good to know

  • The publication requirement makes an NYC-county LLC cost $1,000+ all-in even though the state filing fee is only $200.
  • The NY LLC Transparency Act (effective 2026) adds a $25 annual beneficial-ownership or exemption filing — scope still being finalized.

What determines business cost in New York?

  • Entity type (LLC vs. corporation)
  • Formation filing fee ($200 LLC / $125 corp)
  • Annual/biennial report fees
  • Franchise or privilege taxes

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to start an LLC in New York?

The state filing fee for Articles of Organization is $200. Plus the mandatory newspaper-publication requirement: ~$300–$1,600 depending on county, within 120 days, plus a $50 certificate That's the mandatory government cost — registered-agent services, operating agreements, and expedited processing are optional extras.

What does an LLC cost per year in New York?

About $4.50 per year: a $9 biennial statement every 2 years.

How much does it cost to incorporate in New York?

Filing Articles of Incorporation costs $125 (Plus minimum $10 organization tax), then about $4.50 per year in report fees.

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Official New York resources

Estimates here are informational — the state is the only source of an official quote.

dos.ny.gov — fee source ↗

Data last reviewed 2026-07-17.