New York NY

Filing the Articles of Organization in New York costs $200. After that, expect $9 every two years, plus a publication requirement. Biennial statement: $9 every two years (≈$4.50 per year). New York LLCs also pay an annual LLC filing fee ($25–$4,500) based on New York-source gross income over $100,000, and must complete publication. A commercial registered agent, if you need one, is typically $50–$300 a year extra.

Yes. New York requires every LLC to keep a registered agent with a physical street address in the state to accept legal and tax notices. You can act as your own agent if you live there, but non-residents and owners who want privacy usually pay a commercial agent, typically $50–$300 a year.

Yes. New York does not require US citizenship, residency or an SSN to own an LLC; you need a New York registered agent address and then an EIN from the IRS (by fax or mail with Form SS-4 if you have no SSN). A foreign-owned single-member LLC must also file Form 5472 with the IRS every year, even with no US income. Check what New York publishes, since member or manager names may appear in public filings.

Yes. Graduated 4%–10.9%; New York City adds up to 3.876%. LLC profits normally pass through to the owners' personal returns. Corporate income tax: 7.25% on net income (6.5% for small business under $5M).

Publication typically costs $300–$1,000 in most counties and $1,200–$2,000 in New York County (Manhattan), plus $50 to file the Certificate of Publication. You have 120 days to publish in two newspapers for six consecutive weeks, or the LLC loses its right to do business in New York.