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Register Your Florida LLC in New York

Step-by-step foreign qualification requirements, fees, and filing instructions for Florida LLCs expanding into New York.

Cost Summary

New York filing fee: $250
Florida Certificate of Status: $5
Annual obligation in New York: $9 biennial
Estimated year 1 total: $264

Note: Year 1 total includes the $250 filing fee in New York plus the $5 Certificate of Status fee from Florida. Registered agent fees (typically $100-$200/year) are not included.

How to register your Florida LLC in New York

Check name availability in New York

Before filing, verify that your LLC name (or a distinguishable variation) is available in New York. If your exact name is already taken, you may need to register under a fictitious or assumed name.

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Get a Certificate of Status from Florida

New York requires a Certificate of Status from Florida to prove your LLC is in good standing. The fee is $5. Available to order online. $5 for LLCs, $8.75 for corporations. Electronic delivery through Sunbiz..

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File the Application for Authority in New York

Submit your application along with the Certificate of Status and the $250 filing fee. Processing time is 7-14 business days. Expedited processing available for $25 (24-hour) to $150 (2-hour).

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Appoint a registered agent in New York

You must designate a registered agent with a physical address in New York to accept legal documents on behalf of your LLC. This is required as part of the foreign qualification application.

Ongoing compliance in New York

Annual report: $9 biennial
Report due: Anniversary month
Processing time: 7-14 business days
Expedite: $25 (24-hour) to $150 (2-hour)

Note: New York requires publication in two newspapers within 120 days of filing. This is mandatory, not optional. Publication typically costs $1,000-$1,500 and is not included in the SOS fee total above.

Important to know about New York

Publication requirement: must publish in two newspapers for 6 consecutive weeks within 120 days of filing
Publication costs vary by county and can range from $300 (Albany County) to $1,500+ (New York County)

Activities that do NOT require registration in New York

Maintaining or defending a lawsuit or proceeding
Holding meetings of members or managers
Maintaining bank accounts
Maintaining offices for transfer or registration of membership interests
Isolated transactions completed within 30 days (not part of a series)

Per NY LLC Law Section 803. This is a non-exhaustive list. Courts decide borderline cases on a fact-specific basis.

Need a registered agent in New York?

A registered agent is required for foreign qualification. These services operate in all 50 states.

Get Northwest Registered Agent ↗

Recommended · $125/year · Privacy included

Registered Agents Inc

$200/year · Includes annual report filing

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Harbor Compliance

$99/year · Full-service compliance option

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Need a business address in New York?

A virtual mailbox gives your LLC a professional address in New York for mail forwarding, public filings, and banking—without leasing office space.

Northwest Mail Forwarding $20/mo

Unique suite number + unlimited digital mail scanning

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Registered Agents Inc $50/yr

10 mail scans/year + unique suite number

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Independent mailbox providers

iPostal1

Largest address network in the US. Best budget option for basic mail scanning.

From $9.99/mo Visit site ↗

Alliance Virtual Offices

Best if you need a real office address for bank accounts or Amazon seller verification.

From $49/mo Visit site ↗

Check your full compliance

Use our free tool to check if you need to register in additional states.

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Sources

https://dos.ny.gov/form-corporation-or-business

This page provides general information based on publicly available state requirements. It is not legal advice. Verify all fees and requirements with the New York Secretary of State before filing.