New York Secretary of State filings, deadlines, and how to do them right.
Annual reports, business search, registered agent changes, reinstatement, dissolution, tax registration. Every New York filing explained, plus the business environment, regulatory bodies, and a year-round compliance calendar. Verified against the New York Department of State, Division of Corporations as of June 2026.
Why founders choose New York (and what to know first)
Global financial center. Largest media and advertising market. Major Fortune 500 HQs. Note: NY requires publication of LLC formation in 2 newspapers ($1,000-$2,000+ in NYC) and has a complex LLC Annual Filing Fee scaled to gross income.
Tax obligations at a glance
Tax obligations depend on entity type, where you operate, and where revenue is sourced. Consult a licensed CPA for entity-specific advice. File.Business connects you with vetted CPAs in New York on request.
Other New York agencies your business will touch
The Secretary of State handles formation and corporate filings. These agencies handle the rest of your New York compliance.
State income tax, sales tax, corporate tax
Unemployment insurance, wage and hour
Insurance, banking, securities
Workers comp
Professional licensing
Alcohol licensing
Year-round filings every New York business should know
Recurring federal and state deadlines that affect New York businesses. Our Compliance Calendar tracks these and 200+ others against your entity.
How to form an LLC in New York: step by step
Each step explained with what New York requires. File.Business handles all of this for $0 service fee plus the $200 state fee.
Search the state business name database to confirm the name is distinguishable. Must include LLC, L.L.C., or Limited Liability Company.
State street address required (no P.O. Box). The agent must accept the appointment and be available during business hours.
Submit to the Secretary of State with the state filing fee. Online filing is the fastest channel.
Not filed with the state but legally important. Defines members, contributions, distributions, and manager rules.
IRS Form SS-4. Online if a member has an SSN; mail/fax if all members are non-US.
Most banks require: Articles, EIN letter, operating agreement, and beneficial-owner ID.
Department of Revenue for sales tax, withholding accounts if hiring employees.
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Five minutes per filing. State fee passed through at cost. Audit trail and deadline tracking included.
Disclosure. File.Business is a private business filing and compliance service. We are not a government agency and are not affiliated with the New York Department of State, Division of Corporations or any Secretary of State office. You may file directly with the New York Department of State, Division of Corporations. Information on this page is for general guidance only and is not legal, tax, or accounting advice. Filing fees and deadlines verified against the New York Department of State, Division of Corporations as of June 2026 and may change. For entity-specific guidance, consult a licensed New York attorney or CPA.
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