Create Your NY LLC in 8 Simple Steps

Our video covers:

Step 1: Choosing a name (0:34)

You’ll need to choose a business name for your LLC that hasn’t been claimed by other business entities. There are also other naming requirements that you’ll need to comply with.

Step 2: Providing an address to receive official mail (2:00)

The New York Department of State is your LLC’s registered agent by default and will forward official mail to your business’s primary address.

Step 3: Filing your Articles of Organization (3:05)

The Articles of Organization, once filed and approved by the state, officially establish your NY LLC’s right to operate.

Step 4: Obtaining NY business permits (3:45)

The state of New York heavily regulates businesses, and your LLC might need to obtain a permit to legally operate.

Step 5: Publishing notice of your LLCs formation (4:36)

New York is one of a handful of states that requires new LLCs to announce their formation by publishing notice in local newspapers.

Step 6: Creating an LLC operating agreement (5:38)

New York requires LLCs to have an operating agreement that outlines the structure of the business, as well as the rights, responsibilities, and profit share of each owner.

Step 7: Keeping your NY LLC active (6:08)

To keep your NY LLC active, you need to pay taxes on time, as well as New York’s annual filing fee for LLCs. You should take other steps to separate your business finances.

Step 8: Complying with federal requirements (6:59)

Finally, ensure that your LLC complies with federal requirements, such as obtaining an employer identification number (EIN) if you employ workers.

In this video, we provide a basic overview on forming an LLC in New York. This video is not intended to provide legal advice or to form a professional relationship. We suggest contacting a business lawyer for advice specific to your circumstances.

[brittanylynn]

Thank you for this! I have been searching the internet for a CLEAR answer, and watched videos with thousands and millions of views, however, you gave me my answer within 3-minutes. +++ Thank you.

[rahulkala]

This video made things easier to understand,
Thank you

[tanayanicole]

For the publication of the LLC in the newspaper, you pay a one time $50.00 fee or you must pay that fee every week for six weeks?

[peterchavez]

Great job putting this video together!!

[dianayepes]

Thank you so much! very helpful information

[naturalhealingu]

This was very helpful indeed. Now I actually know where to begin. Thanks for sharing!

[ssl]

very clear and easy to follow. If I need someone to do this for me, can you guys do it?

[changeoffocus]

In the video, *you mentioned using ny dept of state as the registering agent* . *How does one do that?* Do you list the ny dept of states address near registering agent when required?

[rosangelguedez]

Excellent video, I congratulate you. I have a question, the publication can be done in any newspaper or are there some in specific? thank you

[Chris-wknu]

Hi! do i need to do step 6 if im the only owner?

[youuheardd]

very informative .. but i think ill just let incfile do all the work lol

[VivaElMole]

Do you offer the service of creating a llc in ny? I want to do a photography llc, in suffolk
Thank You

[OPENTOTHEPRESS]

Can I pick any New paper to publish my business?

[tenzackyogi]

Is it good to open LLC for seasonal business? Like selling Christmas trees or bedbug/pesticides services ?

[Haitianchynee]

how are you guys doing the publications part?

[NormBates]

If the DOS is your registered agent by default, will your home address be private or would I need a 3rd party service for that ? What does the DOS charge for their registered agent services ?

[SincerelyYahmina]

So just to be Clear let’s say my business name is maven love something like that if the website ask for company name do I put llc at the end of it

[virginiaedghillable]

how do i get the certificate of origination

[hudmalik]

At what point on the application do I select the registered agent?

[Bellushi]

Can anyone pls help with how to designate the Ny Secretary of State as my registered agent so i don’t have to pay for it. Btw I’m not filing directly on dos but the company wants me to provide a registered agent info.