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New York Foreign LLC Registration
Everything you need to register a foreign LLC in New York.
Foreign Qualification
- Filing fee
- $250
- Form
- Application for Authority
- Annual obligation
- $9 biennial
- Processing time
- 7-14 business days
- Expedite
- $25 (24-hour) to $150 (2-hour)
- Estimated year 1 cost
- $259
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.
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Formation in New York
- Formation fee
- $200
- Annual cost
- $9 biennial
- State income tax
- Income tax up to 10.9%
- Privacy
- Low
Publication requirement adds $300-$1,500+ to Year 1 costs depending on county. This is mandatory and applies to both domestic and foreign LLCs.
What triggers foreign qualification in New York?
- Physical presence in New York
- Employees in New York
- Regular business transactions in New York
Important to know
- 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)
This page provides general information based on publicly available state requirements. It is not legal advice. Verify with the New York Secretary of State before filing.