How Much Does an LLC Cost in New York?
Every New York LLC cost for 2026: the state filing fee, the biennial statement, registered agent, and what you actually pay in year one. Reviewed by IRS Enrolled Agents.
The short answer
An LLC in New York costs $200 in one-time state filing fees. The biennial statement is $9 a year, due Every 2 years, anniversary month. With Gullia Filing your total first-year cost is $408, which includes the state fee, our flat $199 service fee, registered agent, EIN and operating agreement.
New York LLC cost breakdown
| Cost | Amount | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| State filing fee (Articles of Organization) | $200 | One time |
| Expedited processing (optional) | +$25 | One time, 24 hours ($75 for same day) |
| Biennial Statement | $9 | Yearly, due Every 2 years, anniversary month |
| Registered agent | $99 to $299 (free first year with us) | Yearly |
| EIN / Federal Tax ID | Free with Gullia Filing | One time |
| Operating agreement | Included | One time |
| Newspaper publication | $500-$2,000+ (varies by county; NYC counties are highest) | One time |
| Gullia Filing service fee | $199 | One time, flat |
| Total first year with Gullia Filing | $408 | All in |
New York LLCs pay a graduated annual filing fee ($25-$4,500) based on NY gross income. LLCs carrying on business in New York City also owe the 4% Unincorporated Business Tax on city-allocated taxable income, with exemptions and credits that remove it for the smallest filers.
What founders in New York overpay for
- The New York publication requirement is unique and expensive: publish formation in 2 newspapers for 6 consecutive weeks in the county of your LLC's office. New York County (Manhattan) can cost $2,000+.
- LLCs doing business in New York City owe the 4% Unincorporated Business Tax on city-allocated taxable income, on top of federal and state tax.
- Late filing penalties. No cash penalty but LLC status flagged as past due
- Franchise tax. $25-$4,500 annual filing fee based on New York-sourced gross income.
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