How much does it costs to start a LLC in New York?

The most significant cost of New York LLC is the newspaper publication fee, it varies depending on what county you are in . If your business address is in NYC, publication fee can cost up to $1200.

You can save money by using Northwest Registered Agent’s Albany address. That way, you meet the publication requirement in Albany, where publication fee is closer to $100.

Once you’re done newspaper publication, you can chage your address to another county and file a Certificate of Change with the New York Department of State, just costs $50.

Here is the main cost for New York LLC:

• Newspaper publication: $300 — $1200 ( $375 When choose northwest)
• Articles of Organization filing: $200
• LLC Operating Agreement: $0 (free template)
• EIN: $0
• Virtual business address: $15/month
• Registered agent: $100 — $300 per year
• Biennial statement: $9
• Certificate of Publication: $50

If you hire a lawyer to draft a operating agreement, it can costs up to $500.