New York Biennial Statement: Deadlines, Fees, and Filing Requirements

New York does not require an annual report. Instead, business entities file a biennial statement — once every two years — with the Department of State. Here is everything you need to know to stay current.

Biennial Statement Basics

The biennial statement confirms that your business is active and updates the Department of State on key details: your entity name, agent for service of process, principal address, and management information.

This is an administrative filing, not a financial disclosure. You are not reporting revenue, expenses, or tax information. You are simply confirming that your business still exists and that the state's records are accurate.

Filing Fee and Deadline

The fee is $9 per filing — one of the lowest in the country.

Your deadline falls every two years in the calendar month your entity was originally formed or authorized to operate in New York. If your LLC was formed in March 2024, your first biennial statement is due in March 2026.

What Happens If You Miss the Deadline

Failing to file can trigger penalties and, eventually, administrative dissolution. A dissolved entity loses its good standing, cannot enforce contracts in New York courts, and may face complications reopening.

Reinstating a dissolved entity involves additional paperwork and fees. It is far cheaper and simpler to file on time.

The Publication Requirement

This is the requirement that catches new LLC owners off guard. Within 120 days of formation, New York LLCs must publish notices in two newspapers — one daily, one weekly — in the county where the LLC's office is located. The notices run for six consecutive weeks.

Cost depends entirely on the county. Rural counties may charge around $300 total. New York City and other expensive markets can push the tab past $1,500. After completing publication, you file a Certificate of Publication with the Department of State for $50.

If you fail to complete the publication requirement, your LLC may be suspended. A suspended LLC cannot bring lawsuits in New York courts, though it can still be sued.

We remind clients about the 120-day deadline, though the actual newspaper advertising is handled separately from our agent service.

What You Need to File

The biennial statement typically asks for:

• Entity name and Department of State file number
• Agent for service of process name and address
• Principal office address
• Names and addresses of managers, members, or officers
• Confirmation the entity remains active

You can file online through the Department of State website at dos.ny.gov. The process is quick — just confirm your information and pay the $9 fee.

How We Help

As your agent for service of process, we keep track of your biennial statement deadline and send reminders before it arrives. We also forward any compliance notices from the Department of State the same day we receive them.

Our $99 annual service covers your New York address, same-day document forwarding, and deadline tracking for both the biennial statement and the publication requirement. You stay compliant without having to remember dates on your own.

Full Cost Picture for New York Entities

When planning your budget, keep these New York-specific costs in mind:

• LLC formation: $200 + $5 copy fee = $205
• Publication requirement: $300 to $1,500+ depending on county, plus $50 Certificate of Publication
• Biennial statement: $9 every two years
• Agent for service of process: $99/year with our service
• NYC businesses may owe Unincorporated Business Tax — consult a tax professional

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