NY LLC cost guide
New York LLC cost calculator
Estimate the first-year cash cost to start an LLC in New York, including the state filing baseline, annual/recurring baseline, registered-agent planning budget, and optional extra setup costs.
LLC cost calculator
New York LLC cost snapshot
State filing baseline
$200
Approximate state formation filing cost used for planning.
Recurring baseline
$9
Approximate annual report, franchise, or recurring state baseline when applicable.
Registered agent budget
$150
Typical planning placeholder for a commercial registered-agent service.
What to budget beyond the New York state fee
Operating agreement
Even single-member LLCs often keep an operating agreement for banking, ownership, and internal rules.
EIN and bank setup
The IRS EIN is usually free directly from the IRS, but banking, bookkeeping, and tax help can add cost.
Licenses and permits
City, county, professional, sales-tax, and industry licenses can be more important than the state filing fee.
New York LLC first-year planning table
| State formation filing | $200 |
|---|---|
| Recurring state baseline | $9 |
| Registered agent planning estimate | $150 |
| Extra setup placeholder | $200 |
| Planning total | $559 |
Next steps before filing in New York
- Check name availability on the official state filing site.
- Confirm the registered-agent requirement and address rules.
- Review annual report, franchise tax, publication, and local license obligations.
- Decide whether to file yourself or use a formation/registered-agent provider.
- Save a screenshot or PDF of the current official fee schedule before filing.