Everything you need to know about forming an LLC in New York in 2026: state filing fee $200, biennial statement $9 + costly newspaper publication requirement ($300-$2,000), state income tax applies, and how New York compares to the four anonymous-LLC states (Wyoming, New Mexico, Delaware, Nevada).
New York processes LLC filings through the New York Secretary of State. State filing fee: $200. Capital: Albany. New York requires either members or managers (or both) to be disclosed on public state records. Buyers who need true anonymity typically form in Wyoming, New Mexico, Delaware, or Nevada and foreign-qualify into New York if local operations require it. New York does not allow statutory series LLCs.
State filing fee $200 + Biennial statement $9 + costly newspaper publication requirement ($300-$2,000). Anonymousllc.co handles the full filing, registered agent year 1, operating agreement, EIN, and 4-5 US bank applications. Anonymousllc.co forms your New York LLC for $297 + $200 state fee = $497 total, or recommends a Wyoming LLC + New York foreign qualification for stronger anonymity..
New York requires either members or managers (or both) to be disclosed on public state records. Buyers who need true anonymity typically form in Wyoming, New Mexico, Delaware, or Nevada and foreign-qualify into New York if local operations require it. For buyers whose top priority is keeping ownership off public records, the four anonymous-LLC states (WY, NM, DE, NV) are the standard answer.
Personal income tax up to 10.9% + NYC tax if applicable. By default the IRS treats single-member LLCs as disregarded entities and multi-member LLCs as partnerships. S-corp election can save self-employment tax once net income exceeds roughly $40,000-$60,000.
Biennial statement $9 + costly newspaper publication requirement ($300-$2,000). Missing the deadline can trigger administrative dissolution, which may retroactively void the liability shield. Anonymousllc.co files the annual report on behalf of clients as part of the registered agent subscription.
Every New York LLC must maintain a registered agent with a physical address in New York. Anonymousllc.co offers New York registered agent service at $100/year. See /new-york-registered-agent/.
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