New York LLC Articles of Organization (2026)

Learn how to file the New York LLC formation document in 2026, what information to prepare, what the filing fee covers, and what to do after approval.

LLC Route Editorial Team

Reviewed against official state and federal resources.

Updated July 28, 2026

Educational guide, not legal or tax advice.

New York calls the main domestic LLC formation filing Articles of Organization. The state filing fee is $200. After approval, the LLC must complete the newspaper publication process and file a Certificate of Publication.

Educational note: This guide is for general informational purposes only. Confirm current requirements with New York Department of State, county clerks, Tax Department, Department of Labor, IRS, and qualified professionals.

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Item	New York answer
Formation document	Articles of Organization
Filing agency	New York Department of State
State filing fee	$200
County designation	Required
Separate registered agent	Usually no; Department of State is statutory agent
Publication deadline	Within 120 days after formation
Certificate of Publication	$50
Biennial Statement	$9 every 2 years

Information to prepare

Before filing, prepare:

LLC legal name
County where the office is located
Address where the Department of State should mail process copies
Organizer information
Effective date, if different from filing date
Payment method

What the Articles do not include

The Articles of Organization do not automatically include:

Newspaper publication
Certificate of Publication filing
Operating agreement
EIN
New York sales tax or employer registration
Unemployment account
Local or professional licenses
Biennial Statement filing

After approval

Save the accepted Articles of Organization.
Contact the county clerk for the two designated newspapers.
Publish the notice once a week for six successive weeks.
Obtain both newspaper affidavits.
File the Certificate of Publication within the required period.
Adopt the operating agreement.
Request an EIN if needed.
Register tax and employer accounts when applicable.
Calendar the $9 Biennial Statement.

Filing FAQ

How much are New York LLC Articles of Organization?

The state filing fee is $200.

Does filing the Articles finish the startup process?

No. Publication, Certificate of Publication, tax registration, employer setup, and licenses can be separate.

Does New York formation include an EIN?

No. The IRS issues EINs separately and does not charge for a direct application.

Official resources

CostSee New York LLC costs in 2026, including state filing fees, recurring fees, registered agent, EIN, taxes, licenses, and common add-on costs.TimeSee New York LLC processing time factors in 2026, including online filing, paper filing, name issues, registered agent mistakes, EIN timing, and next steps.NameLearn how to search a New York LLC name in 2026, check distinguishability, avoid name rejection, and separate legal names from DBAs, domains, and trademarks.Registered AgentUnderstand New York registered agent rules for LLCs in 2026, including who can serve, address requirements, privacy tradeoffs, and when to use a service.AgreementLearn what a New York LLC operating agreement should cover in 2026, why banks and partners ask for it, and how it supports ownership and management.EINLearn when a New York LLC needs an EIN in 2026, how to apply through the IRS for free, and how EIN timing affects banking, payroll, and tax accounts.

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