2026 New York fee schedule
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 $358, which includes the state fee, our flat $149 service fee, registered agent, EIN and operating agreement.
State filing fee
$200
Biennial Statement
$9/yr
Processing time
5-7 business days
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 | $149 | One time, flat |
| Total first year with Gullia Filing | $358 | All in |
New York LLCs pay a graduated annual filing fee ($25-$4,500) based on NY gross income. NYC-based LLCs also owe the Unincorporated Business Tax (4% over $95K).
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+.
- NYC-based LLCs owe the Unincorporated Business Tax (4%) on top of federal and state — a hidden 4% for freelancers and consultants.
- 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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Start your New York LLC for $358
State fee, filing, registered agent, EIN and operating agreement. One price, no upsells at checkout.
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