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New York LLC Formation & 62-County Newspaper Publication Cost Calculator (2026)
Computes exact NY Department of State filing fees ($200 Articles + $50 Certificate of Publication), mandatory 6-week daily/weekly newspaper publication costs across all 62 counties, and Albany registered-agent savings.
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2026 Statutory Parameters, Rates & Legal Citations
| Statutory Component | 2026 Rate / Limit | Application & Thresholds | Primary Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization (Form DOS-1336) | $200 Statutory Fee | Filed online with NY Department of State Division of Corporations | NY LLC Law § 203 |
| 6-Week Newspaper Publication (1 Daily + 1 Weekly) | $160 (Albany) – $1,350 (Manhattan) | Must be completed within 120 days of formation in County Clerk designated papers | NY LLC Law § 206 |
| Certificate of Publication (Form DOS-1708) | $50 Statutory Fee | Submitted with original Affidavits of Publication from both newspapers | NY LLC Law § 206(b) |
| Biennial Statement & Annual Form IT-204-LL | $9 / 2 Yrs + $25–$4,500/Yr | IT-204-LL fee scales by prior-year NY gross receipts ($25 up to $100k) | NYS Tax Law § 658(c)(3) |
Frequently Asked Questions & Statutory Rules (2026)
What is the New York LLC Section 206 newspaper publication requirement?
Under Section 206 of the New York Limited Liability Company Law, every newly formed domestic or foreign LLC must publish a copy of its Articles of Organization or a legal notice for 6 consecutive weeks in one daily newspaper and one weekly newspaper designated by the County Clerk of the county listed as the LLC’s office location, and file a $50 Certificate of Publication within 120 days.
Is the Albany registered agent workaround legal for a Manhattan or Brooklyn LLC?
Yes. Under NY LLC Law § 203(e)(2), the Articles of Organization state the county within New York in which the office of the LLC is to be located. By designating a commercial Registered Agent located in Albany County as the LLC’s statutory office location on the Articles of Organization, the Albany County Clerk assigns two Albany newspapers (~$160 total cost instead of $1,350 in Manhattan), saving over $1,000.
What happens if I do not complete the NY LLC publication requirement within 120 days?
Under NY LLC Law § 206(b), failure to file the Certificate of Publication within 120 days suspends the LLC’s authority to carry on, conduct, or transact business in New York (meaning the LLC cannot bring a lawsuit in NY state courts), though it does not invalidate contracts or strip members of personal liability protection—and the suspension is retroactively cured the moment you file late.
Do New York LLCs have to pay the 4% NYC Unincorporated Business Tax (UBT)?
Single-member and multi-member LLCs operating inside the five boroughs of New York City are exempt from the 4% NYC UBT until net business profit exceeds $100,000 (thanks to the 20% services deduction, $5,000 exemption, and $3,400 UBT credit).