How to Start an LLC in New York
New York LLC Formation
$99 our flat service fee · $200 New York state filing fee · Articles of Organization formation document
Starting an LLC in New York means filing the Articles of Organization with the Department of State and paying the state's $200 filing fee. Once New York approves it, your LLC exists as a separate legal entity. Rapid Registered Agent handles that filing for a flat $99, the same price we charge in every state, with no packages and no upsells.
File my New York LLC – $99 + $200 state fee
New York LLC filing facts
- Formation document: Articles of Organization
- State filing fee: $200, paid to the state
- Filing office: Department of State
- Our service fee: $99 flat
- Registered agent: required in New York; use ours at $10/month or act as your own
- Operating agreement: New York law requires a written operating agreement (we include a free template)
- Publication: a newspaper publication step is required after formation (see below)
What else New York requires
New York requires publication in two newspapers for six consecutive weeks in the county of the LLC’s office, then a Certificate of Publication ($50). In New York City counties this can cost $1,000-$2,000.
How to form your New York LLC
- Choose and check the name. It must be distinguishable from other New York businesses on record and include an LLC designator. We run the check before filing.
- Name a registered agent. New York requires a registered agent with a physical address in the state. Add ours for $10/month or name your own.
- File the Articles of Organization. We prepare it, list your registered agent, submit it to the Department of State, and pay the $200 fee. If New York rejects anything, we fix and refile at no charge.
- Handle the follow-ups. Get a free EIN from the IRS, adopt an operating agreement, open a business bank account, and calendar any initial or annual report.
New York registered agent
Every New York LLC must keep a registered agent with a New York street address who is available during business hours. If you would rather not put your own address on the public record, our New York registered agent service is $10 per month, listed on your filing from day one, with same-day scanning of anything the state or a court sends.
New York LLC formation FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to start an LLC in New York?
The New York state filing fee is $200, paid to the state. Rapid Registered Agent adds a flat $99 to prepare and file the Articles of Organization. Registered agent service, if you add it, is $10 per month.
What is the New York LLC formation document called?
New York calls it the Articles of Organization. You file it with the Department of State.
Do I need a registered agent for a New York LLC?
Yes. New York requires every LLC to name and maintain a registered agent with a physical address in New York. You can be your own, or use our service for $10 per month.
How long does a New York LLC take?
It depends on New York's current processing queue and whether the filing goes in online or by mail. We tell you the current turnaround before you order, and your LLC is not formed until New York approves the filing.