Opening a business in New York State: state licenses, permits and registrations
The 5 state-level filings in New York State, and full guides for 1 city there. The fixed government fees add up to about $250, 1 fee is set by the space or the business and 2 filings are free.
Fees and timelines at a glance
| Filing | Agency | Government fee | How long | Renews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization (New York LLC) | New York Department of State, Division of Corporations | $200 | A few business days online; expedite is extra. | Biennial statement every two years ($9). |
| LLC publication within 120 days | New York Department of State, Division of Corporations | $50 | No standard time published; paid expedited processing within 24 hours ($25). | Not listed |
| Application for Registration as a Sales Tax Vendor (Certificate of Authority) | New York State Department of Taxation and Finance | Free | Usually about two weeks. | Not listed |
| New employer registration for unemployment insurance and withholding | New York State Department of Labor | Free | The Department of Labor doesn't publish how long registration takes; it assigns each liable employer an eight-digit employer registration number after you register. | Not listed |
| Proof of workers' comp and disability/paid family leave insurance | New York State Workers' Compensation Board | Varies | The Board doesn't publish a processing time because coverage is bought from an insurer, but DB/PFL coverage must be in place within four weeks after a new employee's 30th day of work. | Not listed |
City guides in New York State
Every filing links to the agency's own page, and every fact comes from an official form or agency page. Agency requirements change; check the agency's page before you file. How we source and check these guides
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