Form a New York LLC: $0 Service Fee + $200 State Fee
New York requires a $200 filing fee. Inc Authority files your LLC for a $0 service fee, so $200 is the minimum you pay to file.
Start My New York LLCTakes a few minutes online. Full fee breakdown below.
What it costs to form an LLC in New York
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Formation service fee (Inc Authority) | $0 |
| New York Articles of Organization, paid to the state | $200 |
| Minimum total to file your LLC | $200 |
| Required within 120 days: Certificate of Publication (state fee) | +$50 |
| Required within 120 days: newspaper publication (two papers, six weeks) | Varies by county |
| Optional: 24-hour expedited processing | +$25 |
| Optional add-ons (operating agreement, legal documents, etc.) | Your choice |
State fees from the New York Department of State fee schedule. Newspaper publication costs are set by each newspaper and vary widely by county; ask about them during checkout.
How it works
- Answer a few questionsYour LLC name, who runs it, and your addresses.
- Pay the $200 state feeInc Authority prepares and files your formation document with the New York Department of State.
- Get your approved documentsOnce New York approves the filing, your LLC exists and you can open a business bank account.
What you need before you file
- A unique name for your LLC. The name you publish must exactly match the name on file.
- An address for legal papers: New York designates the Secretary of State as your agent for service of process, so you provide an address where the state can forward legal papers. A separate registered agent is optional.
- Your county: the county clerk where your LLC is located picks the two newspapers for publication.
- A publication budget: newspaper fees can be the largest cost of forming a New York LLC.
After your LLC is formed
Common questions
Is forming a New York LLC really free?
No one can make it fully free, because New York charges a $200 state filing fee. "Free" here means Inc Authority charges $0 for its formation service, so $200 is the minimum you pay to file.
How long does it take?
Filling out the online form takes a few minutes. Inc Authority says completion usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on the state's processing. New York offers 24-hour processing for an extra $25, same-day for $75, or 2-hour for $150.
Do I need an EIN?
You'll need one to open a business bank account or hire employees. You can get an EIN directly from the IRS at no cost. Inc Authority also offers to handle it for you.
What about a registered agent after the first year?
New York doesn't require a separate registered agent, because the Secretary of State serves as agent for service of process. If Inc Authority includes one, check what it covers and the renewal terms during checkout.
What is the New York publication requirement?
Within 120 days of formation, your LLC must publish a notice in two newspapers chosen by your county clerk for six consecutive weeks, then file a Certificate of Publication with a $50 state fee. Newspaper costs vary by county. Check whether this is included before you check out.
Do I have to buy any add-ons?
No. Operating agreements, legal document packages and other extras are optional. You can file your LLC by paying only the $200 state fee.
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$0 formation service fee. You pay the $200 New York filing fee.
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