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How much does an LLC cost in New York?

Forming an LLC in New York costs $205 in state fees. After that, New York charges $9 every two years for the New York biennial statement. Five-year state total: $223. As of October 2026.

New York filing fee$205once, to form
5 years of yearly fees$18the state's own schedule
5-year state cost$223New York's fees only, whoever files
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Every cost of a New York LLC, in the order you pay it

Each line links to the official page, so you can check the number yourself.

  1. 1

    Filing fee to form the LLC

    Day one

    New York charges $205 to file the formation document, whoever files it. Filing it yourself on New York's official site costs only that. We file it for $123.75 with the operating agreement included; the 7 steps are the same either way.

  2. 2

    Registered agent

    Optional cost

    $0 if you serve as your own agent and accept that your address goes on the public record. Ours is $74.25 a year, the same at renewal. New York registered agent rules.

  3. 3

    EIN from the IRS

    Free

    The IRS issues the federal tax ID free at irs.gov. We can get it for you for $41.25 if you have an SSN.

  4. 4

    Licenses and sales tax

    Varies by business

    License fees depend on the business and the city or county, so no single number applies. Start at NY Business Express. New York sales tax permit rules and our guides by industry list what applies.

  5. 5

    The yearly state filing

    Every two years

    The New York biennial statement is due every two years, in your formation anniversary month, with a state fee of $9. New York annual report details and free reminders.

  6. 6

    Certificate of good standing

    When a bank asks

    Banks and lenders often ask for proof the LLC is active. New York calls it a Certificate of Status and charges $25. How to order it in New York.

  7. 7

    Closing the LLC later

    At the end

    Dissolving the LLC: New York's fee is $60. How to dissolve an LLC in New York.

New York LLC costs, yourself or with us

CostFile it yourselfWith Vermilion Vitez
New York filing fee (paid to the state)$205$205
Filing service, operating agreement included$0$123.75
Registered agent, per year (optional)$0 if you serve yourself$74.25
EINFree from the IRSFree, or $41.25 if we get it
New York biennial statement (every two years)$9$9
New York state fees over 5 years (filing + yearly fees)$223$223

State fees: New York filing fee as charged at our checkout; yearly fee and five-year total from our state fee table (verified ). Biennial statement, $9, due in your formation anniversary month every two years. The annual filing-fee form (IT-204-LL) is separate and income-based.

Due today with us$338.88$123.75 plus New York's $205, with the $10.13 card processing fee shown before you pay.

New York's fees are the same whoever files, so the fair comparison is year two, when the registered agent renews. Ours renews at $74.25, the same as the first year.

Filing it yourself is a reasonable choice if you are comfortable on the state site. Everything above links to the official page.

Frequently asked questions

How much does an LLC cost in New York?

Forming an LLC in New York costs $205 in state fees. After that, New York charges $9 every two years for the New York biennial statement. Five-year state total: $223.

Is there a yearly fee for a New York LLC?

Yes. The New York biennial statement costs $9 every two years and is due every two years, in your formation anniversary month.

Can I form a New York LLC for just the state fee?

Yes. File it yourself with New York's business filing office and pay only the $205 state fee. Serve as your own registered agent and get the EIN free from the IRS.

What does it cost to have Vermilion Vitez form a New York LLC?

$123.75 plus New York's $205, with the operating agreement included. Checkout shows the full total with the card processing fee before you pay ($338.88). Our registered agent is optional at $74.25 a year.

What other costs come later for a New York LLC?

Licenses and permits for your kind of business, sales tax registration if you sell taxable goods or services, a certificate of good standing when a bank asks, and a filing fee if you ever close the LLC. Each is listed above with the official link.

More New York business guides

Start an LLC Registered agent Annual report Good standing Name search Sales tax permit Dissolve an LLC Change agent Amend an LLC Change the name Foreign LLC

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