How to Withdraw an LLC from New York
To withdraw your LLC from New York, file a Certificate of Withdrawal with the New York Department of State, Division of Corporations. The $60 filing fee applies. Submit online at https://filing.dos.ny.gov/ or mail to One Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12231. Withdrawal terminates your LLC's authority to conduct business in New York under N.Y. Ltd. Liab. Co. Law.
Filing Requirements
What to file: Submit a Certificate of Withdrawal form to the Department of State. The form must include your LLC's legal name and the effective withdrawal date.
Filing fee: $60.00 (online or mail).
Where to file:
- Online: https://filing.dos.ny.gov/ (fastest method)
- Mail: One Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12231
Who files: The LLC's authorized manager or member must sign the Certificate of Withdrawal.
Before You Withdraw
Resolve all outstanding obligations before filing:
- Pay any unpaid annual report fees ($9.00 annually under N.Y. Ltd. Liab. Co. Law § 211)
- Settle state tax liabilities
- Verify your business status at https://apps.dos.ny.gov/publicInquiry/
The Department of State may reject your withdrawal if your LLC has unresolved compliance issues or outstanding fees.
After Withdrawal
Your LLC loses authority to operate in New York immediately upon approval. You cannot conduct business, sign contracts, or hold property in the state. Members and creditors retain rights under N.Y. Ltd. Liab. Co. Law §§ 301–302.
If your LLC operates in other states, file separate withdrawal documents in those jurisdictions.
Contact Information
New York Department of State
- Phone: (518) 473-2492
- Website: https://dos.ny.gov/
- Online Filing: https://filing.dos.ny.gov/
This is general information, not legal advice.