Articles of Organization Worksheet (State-Specific)
Every answer your state's filing office asks for, prepared and explained — so the formation filing goes through first time.
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Start a business in New York
New York LLCs are formed by filing the Articles of Organization with the New York Department of State, Division of Corporations for $200, with typical processing of 7 business days (24-hour expedite $25). We prepare every supporting document around those exact requirements — New York names, addresses, agent rules and deadlines baked in.
- Filing office
- New York Department of State, Division of Corporations
- LLC document
- Articles of Organization
- LLC filing fee
- $200
- Corporation fee
- $125
- Ongoing report
- Biennial statement ($9)
- Processing time
- 7 business days (24-hour expedite $25)
New York watch-out — LLCs must publish notice in two newspapers for 6 weeks and file a Certificate of Publication ($50). Beneficial-ownership disclosure applies under the NY LLC Transparency Act.
How to start an LLC in New York
- 01
Choose and check your New York business name
Search the New York Department of State, Division of Corporations business-name database for an available name that includes an LLC designator such as "LLC" or "Limited Liability Company".
- 02
Appoint a New York registered agent
New York requires a registered agent with a physical street address in the state during business hours. We can serve as your agent for $89.95 per year.
- 03
File the Articles of Organization
Submit the Articles of Organization to the New York Department of State, Division of Corporations with the $200 filing fee. Typical processing is 7 business days (24-hour expedite $25).
- 04
Get your federal EIN from the IRS
Your New York LLC needs an EIN to open a business bank account, hire employees and file taxes. Our EIN service prepares and submits IRS Form SS-4 for $49.95.
- 05
Adopt an operating agreement
An operating agreement sets ownership percentages, voting, distributions and buy-out rules for your New York LLC. Generate one here for $2.95.
- 06
Stay compliant
Biennial statement ($9). Missing a report can administratively dissolve your New York entity, so calendar it the day you form.
How much does an LLC cost in New York?
The New York LLC filing fee is $200, paid to the New York Department of State, Division of Corporations when you submit the Articles of Organization. A corporation costs $125. After formation: biennial statement ($9).
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| New York state filing fee (Articles of Organization) | $200 |
| Registered agent (optional, per year) | $89.95 |
| Operating agreement | $2.95 |
| EIN filing service (IRS Form SS-4) | $49.95 |
| Full formation document kit | $2.95 per document |
New York formation documents
LLC Operating Agreement (State-Specific)
Ownership, capital, distributions, voting and exit terms written against your state's LLC act — the document banks and investors ask for.
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EIN Application Worksheet (IRS Form SS-4)
Line-by-line SS-4 preparation so your federal EIN application is accepted on the first submission.
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Corporate Bylaws (State-Specific)
Board, officer, shareholder and meeting rules for a new corporation, matched to your state's corporations code.
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Organizational & Banking Resolutions
First-meeting resolutions appointing officers, adopting the operating agreement and authorizing the business bank account.
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Beneficial Ownership (FinCEN BOI) Worksheet
Work out whether your new entity is a reporting company and prepare every data point FinCEN asks for.
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Business Startup Checklist (State-Specific)
Filing, EIN, licences, bank account, insurance and tax registrations for your state, in the order they must happen.
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Launch services for New York
- $89.95
Registered Agent — 1 year
We act as your registered agent in your formation state, keep a compliant street address on the public record and forward every service of process the day it arrives.
- $49.95
EIN Application Service
We prepare and submit your IRS Form SS-4 so your federal Employer Identification Number lands without the IRS portal headaches.
- $89.95
Trademark Search & Filing Prep
Full USPTO knock-out search, class selection and a filing-ready TEAS application package for your business name or logo.
- $24.95
Online Notary Session
Remote online notarization for formation documents, bank resolutions and affidavits — identity-verified, recorded and sealed.
- $19.95
AI Logo & Brand Mark Package
AI-generated logo concepts built from your business name, industry and style direction — delivered with the files you need for filings, banking and your website.
Other states
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
The Doc Rocket provides self-service document generation and filing support, not legal representation or legal advice. New York fees and deadlines change — confirm current figures with the New York Department of State, Division of Corporations before filing.