State Guide
New York LLC Formation
Complete guides for forming and operating an LLC in New York.
Guides
Business License Requirements in New YorkNew York does not require a general statewide business license to operate. However, you must obtain specific licenses and permits based on your industry, loc...New York Corporation CostsYour only mandatory first-year cost is the $125.00 filing fee. All other costs depend on your business income and whether you hire optional services.New York Corporation TaxesNew York corporations do not all pay tax the same way. C corporations generally pay Article 9-A tax on the business income base plus a fixed dollar minimum tax, while New York S corporations generally pay the fixed dollar minimum tax and pass income through to shareholders.How to File a DBA in New YorkA DBA (Doing Business As), officially called a Certificate of Assumed Name in New York, is a legal registration that allows you to operate your business unde...How to Form a Partnership in New YorkYou must file a Certificate of Partnership with the New York Department of State, Division of Corporations, State Records and Uniform Commercial Code to esta...How to Incorporate in New YorkIncorporating in New York requires filing a Certificate of Incorporation with the Department of State, paying a $125 filing fee, and meeting statutory requir...How to Start a Nonprofit in New YorkStarting a nonprofit in New York requires navigating both state incorporation requirements and federal tax-exemption processes. New York's Department of Stat...How to Start an LLC in New YorkNew York's LLC formation process is streamlined through the Department of State's Division of Corporations, State Records and Uniform Commercial Code. You ca...New York LLC Annual ReportNew York Department of State, Division of Corporations, State Records and Uniform Commercial CodeNew York LLC CostOnline filings are acknowledged within minutes; mail and in-person filings depend on Department workload.New York LLC Name RulesYou cannot use **"Bank,"** **"Insurance,"** **"University,"** **"College,"** or **"Attorney"** in your New York LLC name without special authorization. These...New York LLC Operating AgreementWithout an operating agreement, your LLC's internal structure defaults to the rules in New York's LLC Law and your articles of organization. You and your mem...New York LLC TaxesNew York imposes multiple layers of taxation on LLCs that you must understand to avoid penalties and optimize your business structure. Your LLC pays New York...Professional License Requirements in New YorkA Professional Limited Liability Company (PLLC) is a business structure authorized under N.Y. Ltd. Liab. Co. Law §§ 1201-1213 that allows licensed profession...New York Registered AgentNew York does not require a separate commercial registered agent for an LLC. The Secretary of State is the statutory agent for service of process, and you may optionally designate an additional New York agent.How to Start a Sole Proprietorship in New YorkA sole proprietorship is an unincorporated business owned and operated by one individual with no legal separation between the owner and the business. In New ...
Entity Comparisons
Llc vs C Corp in New YorkLlc vs Dba in New YorkLlc vs Limited Partnership in New YorkLlc vs Nonprofit in New YorkLlc vs Partnership in New YorkLlc vs Pllc in New YorkLlc vs S Corp in New YorkLlc vs Sole Proprietorship in New YorkS Corp vs C Corp in New YorkSingle Member Llc vs Multi Member Llc in New York