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New York LLC Formation: Start Your NY LLC and Meet the Publication Rule
Here is how to start an LLC in New York: you file Articles of Organization with the Department of State. Within 120 days, you must also publish a notice in two newspapers and file a Certificate of Publication. We guide you through both steps so your LLC stays in good standing. Our complete package is $364.
A New York LLC with LLCPronto costs $364 all-in, including the state filing fee, EIN, registered agent and mailing address for the first year. After that, the yearly state filing is: $9 every two years in your anniversary month, plus the one-time publication rule. You can form it from anywhere in the world; you do not need to live in New York or have an SSN. Start your New York LLC.
Quick Facts
The filing fee is fair, but it has one rule that surprises many new owners: publication. Within 120 days of forming, your LLC must publish a notice in two newspapers for six weeks. The cost depends on the county and can be high in NYC.
How to Start an LLC in New York in 6 Steps
- Choose a name. It must include “Limited Liability Company,” “LLC” or “L.L.C.” and be different from other names on file with the Department of State.
- Choose how you receive legal papers. The state names the Secretary of State as the agent that receives legal papers for your LLC, then forwards them to the address you give. A separate registered agent is optional.
- File Articles of Organization. File online or by mail with the Department of State.
- Complete the publication requirement. Within 120 days, publish a notice in two newspapers chosen by the county clerk, once a week for six weeks. Then file a Certificate of Publication.
- Write an operating agreement and get your EIN. State law requires an operating agreement within 90 days of filing. The EIN is free from the IRS.
- Get a Certificate of Authority if you sell taxable goods. Register with the state Department of Taxation and Finance at least 20 days before you start selling. It is free.
Our New York LLC Package
Our package is one clear price. It covers the state filing, your EIN, a registered agent and a US mailing address for one year, plus our service. There are no separate fees to work out.
- LLC formation and state filing
- Articles of Organization
- New York LLC certificate / formation documents
- EIN (federal tax ID)
- Registered agent for 1 year
- US mailing address for 1 year
Optional add-ons: business bank account help, Sales Certificate / Seller Permit ($50), Stripe, Payoneer, Wise, Amazon and Shopify setup. You choose them at checkout.
New York's newspaper publication is required within 120 days. Its cost depends on the county, so we quote it separately before you pay.
Forming Your LLC From Outside the US
You do not need a US visa, an SSN or a trip to the US to form a New York LLC. We work with founders in Pakistan, India, the UAE, the UK and many other countries. Here is what we need from you:
- Passport or national ID (for example, a CNIC) for each owner
- Your home address, matching your ID or a recent bill
- Two or three LLC name choices, in order of preference
- Email and WhatsApp number so we can reach you quickly
- What your business will do, in one or two lines
Use your real home address. Banks and payment platforms check it against your ID, and a borrowed address can get accounts closed later.
How Your Order Works
- Order online. Choose your package and any add-ons on our order page.
- Upload your documents. Your passport or ID goes to a private folder only our team can open.
- Pay and send proof. Pay by US bank transfer or, from Pakistan, by Easypaisa or Raast. Send the payment screenshot on WhatsApp.
- We file your LLC. We check the name and file your Articles with the New York Department of State.
- We get your EIN within 24 hours. Once the state approves your LLC, we get your EIN from the IRS, even without an SSN.
- You get your documents. We send your approved Articles and EIN letter, and your registered agent and US mailing address start.
Within 120 days you publish a notice in two newspapers, then file a Certificate of Publication. We remind you before each deadline.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Skipping publication. Without it, your LLC’s authority to do business is suspended until you publish.
- Forgetting the operating agreement. State law requires one within 90 days of filing.
- Mixing personal and business money. Use a separate business account from day one. It keeps your records clean and protects the LLC’s liability shield.
- Forgetting Form 5472. A single-member LLC owned by a non-US person usually files it with a pro forma 1120 every year, even with no US income.
The New York Publication Requirement
This rule catches many new owners. If you skip it, your LLC’s authority to do business is suspended until you comply. That can block bank accounts, contracts and lawsuits.
- Deadline: within 120 days of filing your Articles
- Where: two newspapers named by the county clerk (one daily, one weekly)
- How long: once a week for six weeks
- Proof: file a Certificate of Publication with the Department of State for $50
We arrange the newspaper notices and file the Certificate of Publication for you.
Biennial Statement
Every two years, your LLC files a biennial statement with the Department of State for $9. It keeps your address on file current so legal papers reach you. We send reminders before it is due.
Is New York the Right State for Your LLC?
If you live in New York or run your business there, form your LLC there. An out-of-state LLC doing business in the state must register anyway, and the publication rule still applies.
If you live outside the US and have no ties to the state, Wyoming, New Mexico or Delaware usually cost less and skip the publication step.
How LLCPronto Helps With Your New York LLC
- Name check and Articles of Organization filing
- Newspaper publication arranged in lower-cost counties where allowed
- Certificate of Publication filed on time
- Operating agreement and EIN
- Certificate of Authority for sales tax if needed
- Help opening Mercury, Wise, Payoneer and Stripe accounts
- Biennial statement reminders
Need it urgently? Our urgent service costs more, and we tell you the price upfront.
Yearly filing: see our New York LLC annual report guide for the deadline, fee and how to file.
New York LLC FAQs
Can I order a New York LLC online with LLCPronto?
Yes. Choose New York in our online order form, add any extras, upload your passport and pay. Our all-in price of $364 includes the state filing fee, EIN, registered agent and mailing address for the first year. We confirm your details on WhatsApp before we file.
How much does it cost to start an LLC in New York?
Our package is $364. It includes the state filing, Articles of Organization, your EIN, a registered agent and a US mailing address for one year. Optional add-ons, like business bank account help or a seller’s permit ($50), cost extra and you choose them at checkout. New York’s newspaper publication is required within 120 days. Its cost depends on the county, so we quote it separately before you pay.
What is the New York LLC publication requirement?
Within 120 days of forming, you must publish a notice in two newspapers chosen by the county clerk for six weeks, then file a Certificate of Publication.
What happens if I don’t publish my New York LLC?
Your LLC’s authority to do business is suspended until you complete publication and file the Certificate of Publication.
Do I need a New York registered agent?
No. The state names the Secretary of State as the agent that receives legal papers. A registered agent is optional but helps if you want papers handled quickly.
How often does a New York LLC file a report?
Every two years, it files a biennial statement with the Department of State. The fee is $9.
Can I start an LLC in New York for free?
No. The state fee alone is $200, plus the Certificate of Publication and newspaper costs. We show you the full cost before you pay.
What documents do I need to form a New York LLC?
A passport or national ID for each owner, your home address, two or three name choices, and your email and WhatsApp number. You do not need an SSN or a US visa.
Can I get an EIN for my New York LLC without an SSN or ITIN?
Yes. Owners without an SSN apply with IRS Form SS-4. The EIN is included in our package, and we get it within 24 hours of state approval. See our EIN service.
Can I open a US bank account with my New York LLC?
Often, yes. Banks and fintechs like Mercury, Wise and Payoneer decide each application themselves, so no one can promise approval. We help you prepare the documents they ask for.
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