New York LLC Name Search

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New York

Filing Fee

$200

Standard LLC Filing

Processing Time

7-10 business days

Expedited: 24 hours

Annual Fee

$9

Due: Anniversary month (biennial)

Why Form an LLC in New York?

Tax Benefits

Corporate Income Tax: 6.5%
Sales Tax: 4% (state) + local rates

  • Pass-through taxation available
  • Large market access
  • Flexible tax options

Legal Protection

Protect your personal assets with New York's LLC structure

  • Limited personal liability
  • Asset protection
  • Business credibility

Simple Maintenance

Annual Report Due: Anniversary month (biennial)

  • Low biennial fee
  • Publication requirement
  • Online filing available

Business Flexibility

  • Choose your management structure
  • Flexible profit distribution
  • Easy ownership transfers
  • Multiple owner types allowed

Business Environment in New York

State Overview

Capital: Albany

Filing Fees:

  • LLC: $200
  • Corporation: $125

Processing Times:

  • Standard: 7-10 business days
  • Expedited: 24 hours

Useful Resources

LLC and Corporation Forms →LLC and Corporation Fees →Department of Taxation & Finance →Licensing Services →

Tax Information

Corporate Income Tax: 6.5%

Sales Tax: 4% (state) + local rates

LLC Requirements in New York

Formation Requirements

Basic Requirements

  • Operating Agreement (required)
  • Federal Tax ID (EIN)
  • Publication in newspapers (required)

Registered Agent

A registered agent is optional in New York.

Annual Compliance

Annual Report

Required - Due Anniversary month (biennial)

Annual Fee

$9 - Due Anniversary month (biennial)

Formation Timeline

Processing Options

  • Standard Processing: 7-10 business days
  • Expedited Processing: 24 hours

Initial Costs

  • LLC Filing Fee: $200
  • First Year Annual Fee: $9

Contact Information

Get in touch with the New York Secretary of State office for business registration assistance

Contact Details

Fax

518-474-1418

Address Information

Mailing Address

One Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Avenue, Suite 600, Albany, NY 12231-0001

Physical Address

One Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Avenue, Suite 600, Albany, NY 12231-0001

Frequently Asked Questions

The initial filing fee for an LLC in New York is $200. Additionally, there is an annual fee of $9 due Anniversary month (biennial).
Standard processing time in New York is 7-10 business days. Expedited processing is available with a turnaround time of 24 hours.
No, New York does not require a registered agent, but it is recommended to have one.
LLCs in New York must pay an annual fee of $9 due on Anniversary month (biennial) and file an annual report.
In New York, the corporate income tax rate is 6.5%, and the sales tax rate is 4% (state) + local rates. LLCs can choose to be taxed as pass-through entities or corporations.