Business Formation in New York
LLC & Corporation formation in New York.
New York formation requirements, filing fees, registered agent rules, and ongoing compliance — for both LLCs and corporations, on one page.
Formation Overview
LLC Formation in New York
New York LLCs file Articles of Organization and must publish a formation notice in two newspapers.
Corporation Formation in New York
New York corporations file a Certificate of Incorporation.
Key Filing Requirements
- Filing agency
- New York Department of State — Division of Corporations
- LLC formation document
- Articles of Organization
- Corporation formation document
- Certificate of Incorporation
- LLC state filing fee
- $200
- Corporation state filing fee
- $125
- Annual / periodic report
- New York does not require an annual report for LLCs or corporations.
- Annual report fee
- No annual report fee
- Registered agent requirement
- New York requires designation of the Secretary of State as agent plus a registered address.
- Official state source
- Official Agency Website
Ongoing Compliance
LLCs must publish formation notice in two local newspapers within 120 days. Maintain registered address.
LLC Management
Member- or manager-managed per the operating agreement.
Corporation Directors & Officers
At least one director and officer required.
Foreign Qualification
Foreign entities may obtain a Certificate of Authority in New York.
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New York Formation
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Initial formation is $495 plus New York state filing fees. Ongoing maintenance through Nationwide begins the following year at $495 plus applicable state fees. Call 1-888-498-5402.