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Register Your Rhode Island LLC in New York
Step-by-step foreign qualification requirements, fees, and filing instructions for Rhode Island LLCs expanding into New York.
Cost Summary
- New York filing fee
- $250
- Rhode Island Certificate of Good Standing
- $22
- Annual obligation in New York
- $9 biennial + $25/year state filing fee
- Estimated year 1 total
- $306
Note: Year 1 total includes the $250 filing fee in New York, the $22 Certificate of Good Standing fee from Rhode Island, and $34 in first-year New York state charges. Registered agent fees (typically $100-$200/year) are not included. New York also requires newspaper publication at $200 to $1,800. That cost is mandatory and is not included in this total.
Rhode Island data last reviewed Aug 1, 2026 · sos.ri.gov
New York data last reviewed Aug 1, 2026 · dos.ny.gov
How to register your Rhode Island LLC in New York
1
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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2
Get a Certificate of Good Standing from Rhode Island
New York requires a Certificate of Good Standing from Rhode Island to prove your LLC is in good standing. The fee is $22. Available to order online. No expiration printed; foreign-state applications typically require dating within 60 days (RI imposes a 60-day window for inbound foreign qualifications).
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3
File the Application for Authority in New York
Submit your application along with the Certificate of Good Standing 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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4
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 + $25/year state filing fee
- 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 $200 to $1,800 depending on county 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 about $200 (Albany County) to $1,800 (New York County)
- NY LLC Transparency Act (effective January 1, 2026) does NOT apply to domestic U.S. LLCs. Gov. Hochul vetoed the expansion bill on December 19, 2025, so the act only covers LLCs formed outside the United States that register to do business in NY. Domestic NY LLCs (formed in any U.S. state) have no state-level BOI filing obligation. If you form an LLC in NY or foreign-qualify a Delaware/Wyoming/etc. LLC into NY, you are not a reporting company under the NY LLCTA.
Registering after you already started doing business in New York? See the New York late-registration penalties for the back fees and fines that can apply.
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.
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Recommended · $125/year · Privacy included
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$200/year · Report filing included, state fees extra
Harbor Compliance
$99 first year, then $149/year · Full-service compliance option
Not sure which service fits? Our full Northwest Registered Agent review and Harbor Compliance review cover pricing, renewal terms, and where each one fits.
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.
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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.