Short answer: File Application for Authority with the New York Department of State, Division of Corporations for $250, and name a New York registered agent.
We've pulled these figures from the New York Department of State, Division of Corporations's own pages. If something's changed since our last check, the state's portal wins, so it's worth a quick look before you pay.
Registering an out-of-state LLC in New York
File Application for Authority with the New York Department of State, Division of Corporations ($250). You'll usually need a certificate of good standing from your home state and a New York registered agent.
By default, the New York Secretary of State acts as the statutory agent for service of process. An LLC may optionally designate an additional specific registered agent.
How New York compares
New York's foreign LLC registration fee is $250. That's the 9th highest of 47 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $150, so New York runs $100 above it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $250 | 9 of 47 |
| Michigan | $50 | 47 of 47 |
| New Jersey | $100 | 33 of 47 |
| Rhode Island | $150 | 19 of 47 |
| Connecticut | $120 | 27 of 47 |
| Pennsylvania | $250 | 9 of 47 |
New York fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Biennial Statement | $9 | biennial, Anniversary month |
| Application for Authority | $250 | For LLCs formed in another state |
Foreign LLC registration: New York questions
Do I need to register my out-of-state LLC in New York?
If your LLC is "transacting business" in New York (for example, an office, employees or ongoing operations there), you generally must register as a foreign LLC with the New York Department of State, Division of Corporations.
How much does foreign LLC registration cost in New York?
$250 to file Application for Authority.
Does a foreign LLC need a registered agent in New York?
Yes. Every registered LLC needs an agent with a physical address in New York. By default, the New York Secretary of State acts as the statutory agent for service of process. An LLC may optionally designate an additional specific registered agent.
Does a foreign LLC file the New York annual report too?
Generally yes. Registered foreign LLCs usually carry the same Biennial Statement obligation. Confirm the foreign LLC fee with the state.
Sources and verification
Last checked against official state sources on . States change fees with little notice, so confirm on the filing portal before you pay. How we verify.
Still being confirmed with the state: ra.self allowed, report.dissolution note.