New York LLC Biennial Statement (2026)

Q: Is it the same as an annual report?

No. New York uses a twoyear Biennial Statement.

Q: Can I update the registered agent?

New York’s statutoryagent structure is different from states that require a private registered agent. Keep the Department of State forwarding and business information current through the available state filings.

Understand the main recurring New York LLC filing or compliance task for 2026, including deadlines, fees, good standing, and how it differs from federal taxes.

LLC Route Editorial Team

Reviewed against official state and federal resources.

Updated July 28, 2026

Educational guide, not legal or tax advice.

New York LLCs file a Biennial Statement, not a standard annual report. The filing fee is $9, and it is due every two years during the LLC’s anniversary month.

Educational note: This guide is for general informational purposes only. It is not legal, tax, accounting, or financial advice. Confirm current requirements with New York Department of State and qualified professionals.

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Question	New York answer
Filing name	Biennial Statement
Frequency	Every 2 years
State fee	$9
Due timing	Anniversary month of the original filing
Is it a tax return?	No
Does it replace the publication certificate?	No
Does it replace tax registration?	No

What to review

Before filing, review:

LLC legal name
Current mailing address
County and office information
Department of State forwarding address
Member or manager information requested by the state
Payment details

The statement is a chance to keep the Department of State record current. It does not replace separate tax, payroll, license, or local filings.

What the Biennial Statement is not

It is not:

Federal income tax return
New York income or sales tax return
Employer withholding or unemployment report
Certificate of Publication
Operating agreement
Registered-agent subscription

Practical note

Treat the recurring filing as a company-record task, not just a payment. Save the confirmation, receipt, and any updated entity record after filing. If a lender, payment processor, marketplace, or counterparty asks whether the LLC is active, those records can be faster to produce than trying to reconstruct the filing history later.

Biennial Statement FAQ

How much is the New York LLC Biennial Statement?

The state fee is $9.

When is it due?

Every two years during the LLC’s anniversary month. Use the Department of State record to confirm the exact due period.

Is it the same as an annual report?

No. New York uses a two-year Biennial Statement.

Can I update the registered agent?

New York’s statutory-agent structure is different from states that require a private registered agent. Keep the Department of State forwarding and business information current through the available state filings.

Official resources

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