NY · Incorporation
Form an LLC or corporation in New York.
New York's modern accounting partner for formation, registered agent, and the books that come next.
At a glance
New York formation snapshot
- LLC filing fee
- $200
- Corp filing fee
- $125
- Annual / franchise
- Biennial statement $9; publication for LLCs
- Annual report due
- Biennial
- State income tax
- Graduated personal; 6.5%–7.25% corporate
- Typical processing
- 2–4 weeks
Fees and timelines can change. We confirm current amounts before we file.
Why this state
Why form in New York
New York supports standard LLC and corporation filings through its Secretary of State (or equivalent). Typical processing is about 2–4 weeks.
State income tax posture here: Graduated personal; 6.5%–7.25% corporate. Confirm whether franchise, gross receipts, or other business taxes also apply to your entity.
If you operate, hire, or keep inventory outside New York, plan sales tax and payroll registration early.
Process
Step-by-step formation in New York
- 1Name reservation (when required)
- 2Articles of Organization or Incorporation filing
- 3Registered agent designation
- 4EIN application
- 5Operating agreement or bylaws
- 6First-year compliance calendar
- 7Annual report tracking handoff
Compliance
Ongoing compliance in New York
- Track the annual report or franchise cycle for New York. Typical timing: Biennial. Typical fee context: Biennial statement $9; publication for LLCs.
- Keep a registered agent with a physical street address in New York at all times.
- Add state tax accounts and local licenses based on your activity, not only the SOS filing.
State-specific notes
- Fees, due dates, and portals in New York change. We confirm current amounts before we file.
- Home-state formation does not remove sales tax, payroll, or income tax duties in other states where you have nexus.
Tax snapshot
New York tax at a glance
Graduated personal; 6.5%–7.25% corporate
FAQ
New York formation questions
Ready to form in New York?
Tell us your entity type and timeline. We confirm live fees, file, and set your first-year compliance calendar.