New York LLC Publication Requirement: A Complete Guide (2026)
Everything you need to know about Section 206 — what it requires, what it costs by county, and how to comply without overpaying.
120-day deadline: Once your LLC is approved, you have 120 days to complete publication or your LLC's authority to transact business in New York will be suspended.
New York is one of only three states in the country that requires newly formed LLCs to publish a notice of their formation in a local newspaper. It is an old rule — a relic of the era before the internet — but it remains fully in force and carries real consequences if you miss it. What surprises most people is not the rule itself, but the cost: depending on which county your LLC is registered in, publication can cost anywhere from around $230 to over $1,950.
This guide explains exactly what the requirement is, walks you through the compliance process step by step, and helps you understand why the costs vary so dramatically — including a legal strategy that can save some business owners over $1,000.
What the Law Requires
Section 206 of the New York Limited Liability Company Law requires every newly formed domestic LLC — and every foreign LLC newly authorized to do business in New York — to publish a notice of formation in two newspapers in the county where the LLC's office is located. One newspaper must be a daily publication; the other must be weekly. The notice must run once per week for six consecutive weeks.
After the publication run is complete, each newspaper provides an affidavit of publication. You then file both affidavits along with a Certificate of Publication (Form DOS-1708) with the New York Department of State, paying a $50 filing fee. Until that certificate is filed, your compliance obligation is not complete.
You do not get to choose which newspapers. The county clerk of your county designates the specific papers that qualify, and you must use them.
Step-by-Step Compliance Process
Step 1: Form your LLC and receive your filing receipt. Your 120-day clock starts the moment your Articles of Organization are approved. Save your filing receipt — the county clerk will typically ask to see it before providing newspaper designations.
Step 2: Contact your county clerk. Ask for the names of the two designated newspapers in your county — one daily, one weekly. Contact information for all New York county clerks is available through the NYS Association of County Clerks.
Step 3: Contact both newspapers and arrange publication. Reach out to each designated newspaper, provide your LLC formation details, and pay their advertising fees. Some newspapers have a preview form you must submit before they will run the notice.
Step 4: Wait six consecutive weeks. The notice must run once per week for six weeks in each paper. This is the minimum — the timeline cannot be shortened.
Step 5: Collect affidavits of publication. After the final publication, each newspaper will provide you with a signed affidavit confirming the publication ran. Affidavits typically take 1–2 weeks to arrive after the final run.
Step 6: File your Certificate of Publication with the DOS. Complete Form DOS-1708, attach both affidavits, and mail everything to the Department of State with a $50 filing fee. Note: as of 2026, there is no online filing option for the Certificate of Publication — mail only.
What Your Notice Must Include
The published notice must contain: the exact LLC name as filed with the DOS; the date of filing; the county of the LLC's office; the address for service of process; a statement that the Secretary of State is the agent for service of process; the LLC's purpose (a general statement such as "any lawful business purpose" is sufficient); and the latest date of dissolution, if any.
Publication Costs by County (2026)
The cost of publication is not set by the state — it is set by the newspapers themselves. This is why costs vary so dramatically across counties. The figures below reflect current 2026 pricing based on real transaction data across New York counties. All figures include newspaper fees plus the $50 Certificate of Publication filing fee.
Looking for your county? This table covers the ten counties where most New York LLCs are registered. The full 62-county cost reference appears later in this guide.
| County | Approximate Total Cost | Cost Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Manhattan (New York County) | $1,500–$2,000+ | Highest |
| Brooklyn (Kings County) | $1,300–$1,650+ | Highest |
| Queens | $1,200–$1,550+ | Highest |
| Bronx | $950–$1,250+ | Highest |
| Staten Island (Richmond County) | $650–$950 | Moderate |
| Nassau | $650–$850 | Moderate |
| Suffolk | $550–$750 | Moderate |
| Westchester | $445–$700 | Moderate |
| Erie (Buffalo area) | $395–$500 | Lower |
| Albany | $230–$395 | Lowest |
Costs are approximate and subject to change based on newspaper rate adjustments. Contact your county's designated newspapers directly for current quotes before budgeting.
Designated Newspapers by County
Important notice — read before using this table: Designated newspaper lists are controlled by each county clerk and can change at any time without public announcement. The information below reflects publicly available sources current as of April 2026, but it may be out of date by the time you read it. Always confirm current designations directly with your county clerk before contacting any newspaper. Filing with a non-designated newspaper will result in an invalid publication that the Department of State will not accept.
Do newspapers ever change? Yes, occasionally. A newspaper can lose its designation if it ceases publication, changes ownership, or if the county clerk updates its list. Changes are infrequent — the major papers listed below have been designated for years — but they do happen without formal public notice. This is another reason to verify directly with your county clerk before beginning the process.
The table below covers the ten counties where the vast majority of New York LLCs are registered — the five NYC boroughs, the major suburban counties, and Albany as the most common low-cost option. If your county is not listed, contact your county clerk directly for designated newspaper information.
Looking for your county? This table covers the ten counties where most New York LLCs are registered. The full 62-county newspaper reference appears later in this guide.
| County | Daily Newspaper | Weekly Newspaper(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan (New York County) | New York Law Journal | Designated by clerk on request | The NY Law Journal is mandatory as the daily; the weekly is assigned by the clerk per request |
| Brooklyn (Kings County) | Brooklyn Daily Eagle or NY Law Journal | Multiple Schneps Media weeklies | Clerk assigns specific papers; contact clerk's office to confirm |
| Queens | Rotates among clerk-designated papers | Rotates among clerk-designated papers | Queens uses a rotating list assigned in order of request — you cannot choose |
| Bronx | NY Law Journal or other designated daily | Multiple designated weeklies | Contact Bronx County clerk for current assignment |
| Staten Island (Richmond County) | Staten Island Advance | Multiple designated weeklies | Contact Richmond County clerk for current weekly designation |
| Nassau | Newsday | Choose from multiple approved weeklies | Nassau allows you to choose your weekly from the approved list; Newsday is the designated daily |
| Suffolk | Newsday | Choose from 22+ approved weeklies | Large list of designated weeklies; shop rates |
| Westchester | The Journal News | Choose from multiple approved weeklies (e.g., Scarsdale Inquirer, Rivertowns Enterprise, Westchester Rising, others) | Westchester has one of the largest designation lists in the state; you choose one daily and one weekly from the approved list |
| Erie (Buffalo area) | Buffalo News or similar designated daily | Choose from designated weeklies | Contact Erie County clerk for current list; written request may be required |
| Albany | Times Union or Daily Gazette (either qualifies) | Altamont Enterprise, Ravena News-Herald, The Spotlight, The Evangelist, or other designated weeklies | Albany has multiple options for both daily and weekly, keeping costs competitive |
How to Get the Official Current List for Your County
The most reliable way to confirm your designated newspapers is to contact your county clerk directly. You will typically need to provide a copy of your DOS filing receipt. Methods vary by county:
For most upstate counties, designated newspaper lists are publicly posted on the county clerk's official website. For NYC boroughs, you generally contact the clerk's office by phone, email, or in person. Queens specifically assigns newspapers by rotation — you cannot pre-select and must submit your filing receipt to receive your designation.
County clerk contact information for all 62 New York counties is available through the NYS Association of County Clerks at nysac.org/countyclerks.
The County Selection Strategy
New York law allows you to choose the county where your LLC's office is located when you file your Articles of Organization. This means that if your business has any legitimate connection to a lower-cost county — a registered agent address, a business address, a P.O. box — you may be able to register there and pay significantly lower publication fees.
A business owner who registers in Albany County instead of Manhattan might pay around $280 for publication versus $1,750 — a savings of nearly $1,500 for the exact same legal requirement. This practice is legal and widely used.
Important: Your stated county address must be genuine. You cannot simply invent a connection to a county to save money. However, if you have any legitimate basis for a lower-cost county address — such as a commercial registered agent with a physical address there — this is worth discussing with a professional before you file.
What Happens If You Miss the Deadline
Under Section 206(b) of the LLC Law, failure to complete publication within 120 days results in suspension of your LLC's authority to carry on, conduct, or transact business in New York. Practically, this means your LLC may be unable to obtain a Certificate of Good Standing, which lenders, investors, and many vendors require. It may also affect your ability to sue in New York courts.
Importantly, the LLC itself does not cease to exist, and contracts your LLC has already entered into remain valid. But the suspension is a real impediment to normal business operations and should be avoided. The good news: if you miss the deadline, you can still complete publication — once the Certificate of Publication is filed, the suspension is lifted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I choose my own newspapers? No. The county clerk designates the specific newspapers, and you must use them. Affidavits from non-designated newspapers are invalid and will not be accepted with your Certificate of Publication.
Does the publication requirement apply to PLLCs? Yes. Professional Limited Liability Companies (PLLCs) are subject to the same Section 206 publication requirement as standard LLCs.
Is publication a tax-deductible expense? Generally yes. Publication costs typically qualify as a startup expense under IRC Section 195, allowing up to a first-year deduction with any remainder amortized over 15 years. Consult your accountant for your specific situation.
What if my LLC was formed in another state but I want to do business in New York? Foreign LLCs registering to do business in New York are also subject to the publication requirement under Section 802 of the LLC Law. The process is the same, and the same county-based cost differences apply.
Can I file the Certificate of Publication online? Not as of 2026. The Certificate of Publication must be filed by mail. Download Form DOS-1708 from the NY DOS website, attach both affidavits, and mail with a $50 check or money order.
The tables above cover the counties where most New York LLCs are registered. For a complete county-by-county reference across all 62 New York counties, see the tables below. Newspaper designations are sourced from official county clerk records and the NYS Comptroller's newspaper registry, and are current as of May 2026. Designations can change at any time without notice — always confirm with your county clerk before placing ads.
Approximate Publication Cost — All 62 Counties
Costs shown are approximate DIY ranges (newspaper fees only, before the $50 NY DOS Certificate of Publication filing fee). Actual costs depend on specific newspapers designated and their current rates. Always contact your county clerk's designated newspapers for exact quotes.**
| County | Approx. DIY Cost Range | Cost Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Albany | $180–$350 | 🟢 Lowest |
| Allegany | $300–$550 | 🟢 Low |
| Bronx | $1,000–$1,400 | 🔴 Highest |
| Broome | $300–$550 | 🟢 Low |
| Cattaraugus | $300–$550 | 🟢 Low |
| Cayuga | $300–$550 | 🟢 Low |
| Chautauqua | $300–$550 | 🟢 Low |
| Chemung | $300–$550 | 🟢 Low |
| Chenango | $300–$550 | 🟢 Low |
| Clinton | $300–$550 | 🟢 Low |
| Columbia | $300–$550 | 🟢 Low |
| Cortland | $300–$550 | 🟢 Low |
| Delaware | $300–$550 | 🟢 Low |
| Dutchess | $300–$550 | 🟢 Low |
| Erie | $450–$800 | 🟡 Moderate |
| Essex | $300–$550 | 🟢 Low |
| Franklin | $300–$550 | 🟢 Low |
| Fulton | $300–$550 | 🟢 Low |
| Genesee | $300–$550 | 🟢 Low |
| Greene | $300–$550 | 🟢 Low |
| Hamilton | $300–$550 | 🟢 Low |
| Herkimer | $300–$550 | 🟢 Low |
| Jefferson | $300–$550 | 🟢 Low |
| Kings (Brooklyn) | $1,200–$1,600 | 🔴 Highest |
| Lewis | $300–$550 | 🟢 Low |
| Livingston | $300–$550 | 🟢 Low |
| Madison | $300–$550 | 🟢 Low |
| Monroe | $450–$700 | 🟡 Moderate |
| Montgomery | $300–$550 | 🟢 Low |
| Nassau | $750–$1,350 | 🟠 High |
| New York (Manhattan) | $1,400–$1,950 | 🔴 Highest |
| Niagara | $350–$600 | 🟢 Low |
| Oneida | $300–$550 | 🟢 Low |
| Onondaga | $300–$550 | 🟢 Low |
| Ontario | $300–$550 | 🟢 Low |
| Orange | $300–$550 | 🟢 Low |
| Orleans | $300–$550 | 🟢 Low |
| Oswego | $300–$550 | 🟢 Low |
| Otsego | $300–$550 | 🟢 Low |
| Putnam | $500–$850 | 🟡 Moderate |
| Queens | $1,100–$1,500 | 🔴 Highest |
| Rensselaer | $300–$550 | 🟢 Low |
| Richmond (Staten Island) | $900–$1,250 | 🔴 Highest |
| Rockland | $400–$700 | 🟡 Moderate |
| Saratoga | $300–$550 | 🟢 Low |
| Schenectady | $300–$550 | 🟢 Low |
| Schoharie | $300–$550 | 🟢 Low |
| Schuyler | $300–$550 | 🟢 Low |
| Seneca | $300–$550 | 🟢 Low |
| St. Lawrence | $300–$550 | 🟢 Low |
| Steuben | $300–$550 | 🟢 Low |
| Suffolk | $600–$1,150 | 🟠 High |
| Sullivan | $325–$575 | 🟢 Low |
| Tioga | $300–$550 | 🟢 Low |
| Tompkins | $300–$550 | 🟢 Low |
| Ulster | $300–$550 | 🟢 Low |
| Warren | $300–$550 | 🟢 Low |
| Washington | $300–$550 | 🟢 Low |
| Wayne | $300–$550 | 🟢 Low |
| Westchester | $400–$650 | 🟡 Moderate |
| Wyoming | $300–$550 | 🟢 Low |
| Yates | $300–$550 | 🟢 Low |
Cost Tier Key:
- 🟢 Lowest / Low — Under $600 DIY (most upstate and rural counties)
- 🟡 Moderate — $600–$900 DIY (suburban and mid-size metro counties)
- 🟠 High — $900–$1,400 DIY (Long Island counties)
- 🔴 Highest — $1,400+ DIY (NYC boroughs)
Designated Newspapers — All 62 Counties
Each county clerk designates a list of approved newspapers for LLC publication — you must publish in one daily and one weekly from that list. The papers below are drawn from official county clerk designation lists and the NYS Comptroller's newspaper registry. Many counties have additional approved papers beyond those listed; the entries here show the primary/most commonly used options. Always verify current designations with your county clerk before placing ads, as these lists can change without notice.**
| County | Daily Newspaper(s) | Weekly Newspaper(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | Albany Times Union; The Daily Gazette; The Leader Herald; The Recorder; NY Daily News; NY Post | City and State New York; Hamodia Weekly; Mountain Eagle; and others | Multiple daily options; competitive market keeps costs low |
| Allegany | Olean Times Herald; NY Daily News; NY Post | City and State New York; NY Amsterdam News; Salamanca Press; and others | |
| Bronx | amNY Metro; Hamodia Daily; NY Daily News; NY Post; Queens Daily Eagle | Bronx Times Reporter; Caribbean Life; City and State New York; and 10+ more | Large designated list; NYC rates apply |
| Broome | Elmira Star Gazette; NY Daily News; NY Post | City and State New York; NY Amsterdam News; The Jewish Herald; and others | |
| Cattaraugus | Olean Times Herald; The Post Journal; NY Daily News; NY Post | NY Amsterdam News; Salamanca Press; The Jewish Herald; The Jewish Press | |
| Cayuga | The Citizen; The Post-Standard; NY Daily News; NY Post | City and State New York; Lakeshore News; NY Amsterdam News; and others | |
| Chautauqua | Olean Times Herald; The Dunkirk Observer; The Post Journal; NY Daily News; NY Post | City and State New York; NY Amsterdam News; Salamanca Press; and others | |
| Chemung | NY Daily News; NY Post | Candor Chronicle; City and State New York; NY Amsterdam News; and others | No local daily on designated list as of last check |
| Chenango | The Daily Star; NY Daily News; NY Post | City and State New York; NY Amsterdam News; The Jewish Herald; The Jewish Press | |
| Clinton | NY Daily News; NY Post | City and State New York; NY Amsterdam News; The Jewish Herald; The Jewish Press | No local daily on designated list as of last check |
| Columbia | Albany Times Union; Daily Freeman; NY Daily News; NY Post | City and State New York; NY Amsterdam News; The Jewish Herald; The Jewish Press | |
| Cortland | The Post-Standard; NY Daily News; NY Post | City and State New York; Groton Independent; Ithaca Times; and others | |
| Delaware | The Daily Star; NY Daily News; NY Post | City and State New York; Der Yid; Mountain Eagle; and others | |
| Dutchess | Daily Freeman; NY Daily News; NY Post | City and State New York; NY Amsterdam News; The Highlands Current; and others | |
| Erie | Niagara Gazette; Olean Times Herald; NY Daily News; NY Post | City and State New York; NY Amsterdam News; Salamanca Press; and others | Buffalo-area county; Buffalo News not on list per last check |
| Essex | Adirondack Daily Enterprise; NY Daily News; NY Post | City and State New York; Lake Placid News; NY Amsterdam News; and others | |
| Franklin | Adirondack Daily Enterprise; NY Daily News; NY Post | City and State New York; Free Trader; NY Amsterdam News; and others | |
| Fulton | Albany Times Union; The Daily Gazette; The Leader Herald; The Recorder; NY Daily News; NY Post | City and State New York; NY Amsterdam News; The Jewish Herald; The Jewish Press | |
| Genesee | NY Daily News; NY Post | City and State New York; NY Amsterdam News; The Jewish Herald; The Jewish Press | No local daily on designated list as of last check |
| Greene | Albany Times Union; Daily Freeman; NY Daily News; NY Post | City and State New York; Der Yid; Mountain Eagle; and others | |
| Hamilton | The Daily Gazette; The Leader Herald; The Recorder; NY Daily News; NY Post | City and State New York; NY Amsterdam News; The Jewish Herald; The Jewish Press | Smallest county by LLC count (#62 in NY) |
| Herkimer | Daily Sentinel/Rome Sentinel; NY Daily News; NY Post | Boonville Herald; City and State New York; NY Amsterdam News; and others | |
| Jefferson | NY Daily News; NY Post | City and State New York; NY Amsterdam News; The Jewish Herald; and others | No local daily on designated list as of last check |
| Kings (Brooklyn) | amNY Metro; Brooklyn Daily Eagle; Hamodia Daily; NY Daily News; NY Post; Queens Daily Eagle | Bay Ridge Courier; Brooklyn Downtown Star; Brooklyn Eagle; and 23+ more | Very large designated list; 2nd most expensive county |
| Lewis | Daily Sentinel/Rome Sentinel; NY Daily News; NY Post | Boonville Herald; City and State New York; NY Amsterdam News; and others | |
| Livingston | Rochester Democrat and Chronicle; NY Daily News; NY Post | City and State New York; NY Amsterdam News; The Jewish Herald; The Jewish Press | |
| Madison | Daily Sentinel/Rome Sentinel; The Oneida Daily Dispatch; The Post-Standard; NY Daily News; NY Post | Boonville Herald; City and State New York; NY Amsterdam News; and others | |
| Monroe | Rochester Democrat and Chronicle; NY Daily News; NY Post | City and State New York; NY Amsterdam News; The Jewish Herald; and others | Rochester metro area |
| Montgomery | The Daily Gazette; The Leader Herald; The Recorder; NY Daily News; NY Post | City and State New York; NY Amsterdam News; The Jewish Herald; The Jewish Press | |
| Nassau | amNY Metro; Hamodia Daily; Newsday; NY Daily News; NY Post | City and State New York; Hamodia Weekly; NY Amsterdam News; and others | Newsday is primary local daily |
| New York (Manhattan) | amNY Metro; Hamodia Daily; NY Daily News; NY Post; Queens Daily Eagle | Caribbean Life; City and State New York; Der Yid; and 14+ more | Most expensive county in NY state |
| Niagara | Lockport Union-Sun & Journal; Niagara Gazette; NY Daily News; NY Post | City and State New York; NY Amsterdam News; The Jewish Herald; and others | |
| Oneida | Daily Sentinel/Rome Sentinel; The Oneida Daily Dispatch; NY Daily News; NY Post | Boonville Herald; City and State New York; NY Amsterdam News; and others | |
| Onondaga | The Post-Standard; NY Daily News; NY Post | City and State New York; NY Amsterdam News; The Jewish Herald; and others | Syracuse metro area |
| Ontario | Fingerlakes Times; Rochester Democrat and Chronicle; NY Daily News; NY Post | City and State New York; NY Amsterdam News; The Jewish Herald; and others | |
| Orange | NY Daily News; NY Post | City and State New York; Der Yid; Hamodia Weekly; and 6+ more | No local daily on designated list; large weekly list |
| Orleans | Rochester Democrat and Chronicle; NY Daily News; NY Post | City and State New York; NY Amsterdam News; The Jewish Herald; The Jewish Press | |
| Oswego | The Post-Standard; NY Daily News; NY Post | City and State New York; NY Amsterdam News; The Jewish Herald; The Jewish Press | |
| Otsego | NY Daily News; NY Post | City and State New York; NY Amsterdam News; The Jewish Herald; and others | No local daily on designated list as of last check |
| Putnam | NY Daily News; NY Post | City and State New York; NY Amsterdam News; The Jewish Herald; and others | No local daily; higher costs due to proximity to NYC market |
| Queens | amNY Metro; Hamodia Daily; NY Daily News; NY Post; Queens Daily Eagle | Bay Ridge Courier; Caribbean Life; City and State New York; and 7+ more | |
| Rensselaer | Albany Times Union; NY Daily News; NY Post | City and State New York; NY Amsterdam News; The Jewish Herald; The Jewish Press | |
| Richmond (Staten Island) | amNY Metro; Hamodia Daily; NY Daily News; NY Post | Caribbean Life; City and State New York; Hamodia Weekly; and others | |
| Rockland | NY Daily News; NY Post | City and State New York; Der Yid; Hamodia Weekly; and others | Large weekly list including Jewish press |
| Saratoga | Albany Times Union; NY Daily News; NY Post | City and State New York; NY Amsterdam News; The Jewish Herald; The Jewish Press | |
| Schenectady | Albany Times Union; The Daily Gazette; The Leader Herald; The Recorder; NY Daily News; NY Post | City and State New York; NY Amsterdam News; The Jewish Herald; The Jewish Press | |
| Schoharie | NY Daily News; NY Post | City and State New York; NY Amsterdam News; The Jewish Herald; The Jewish Press | No local daily on designated list as of last check |
| Schuyler | NY Daily News; NY Post | Candor Chronicle; City and State New York; NY Amsterdam News; and others | No local daily on designated list as of last check |
| Seneca | Fingerlakes Times; NY Daily News; NY Post | City and State New York; NY Amsterdam News; The Jewish Herald; and others | |
| St. Lawrence | NY Daily News; NY Post | City and State New York; NY Amsterdam News; The Jewish Herald; The Jewish Press | No local daily on designated list as of last check |
| Steuben | NY Daily News; NY Post | City and State New York; NY Amsterdam News; The Jewish Herald; The Jewish Press | No local daily on designated list as of last check |
| Suffolk | amNY Metro; Hamodia Daily; Newsday; NY Daily News; NY Post | City and State New York; Hamodia Weekly; NY Amsterdam News; and others | Newsday is primary local daily |
| Sullivan | NY Daily News; NY Post | City and State New York; NY Amsterdam News; The Jewish Herald; The Jewish Press | No local daily on designated list as of last check |
| Tioga | NY Daily News; NY Post | Candor Chronicle; City and State New York; NY Amsterdam News; and others | No local daily on designated list as of last check |
| Tompkins | NY Daily News; NY Post | Candor Chronicle; City and State New York; Groton Independent; and others | Ithaca area |
| Ulster | Daily Freeman; NY Daily News; NY Post | City and State New York; NY Amsterdam News; The Jewish Herald; The Jewish Press | |
| Warren | NY Daily News; NY Post | City and State New York; NY Amsterdam News; The Jewish Herald; The Jewish Press | No local daily on designated list as of last check |
| Washington | NY Daily News; NY Post | City and State New York; NY Amsterdam News; The Jewish Herald; The Jewish Press | No local daily on designated list as of last check |
| Wayne | NY Daily News; NY Post | City and State New York; NY Amsterdam News; The Jewish Herald; The Jewish Press | No local daily on designated list as of last check |
| Westchester | NY Daily News; NY Post | City and State New York; Hamodia Weekly; NY Amsterdam News; and others | Very large designated list; surprisingly low costs for a suburban county |
| Wyoming | Olean Times Herald; NY Daily News; NY Post | City and State New York; NY Amsterdam News; Salamanca Press; and others | |
| Yates | Fingerlakes Times; NY Daily News; NY Post | City and State New York; NY Amsterdam News; The Jewish Herald; The Jewish Press |
Data sourced from llcpublishers.com county pages, which pull from the official NYS Comptroller newspaper registry and county clerk designation lists. Last researched: May 2026. Always verify with your county clerk before publishing.**
More Resources
- How to Form an LLC in New York State — A complete step-by-step guide to forming your LLC, including fees and ongoing obligations
- NY Biennial Statement — The every-two-years filing you'll need to keep your LLC in good standing
- LLC vs. Corporation vs. Partnership — Side-by-side comparison of New York entity types
- Search New York Entity Names — Look up any business, LLC, or corporation filed with the Department of State
This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or tax advice. Laws, fees, and procedures are subject to change. Verify current requirements at dos.ny.gov before filing.