New York business filings: straight answers.
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Biennial Statement
What is a New York Biennial Statement?
A two-year report every New York LLC and business corporation files with the Department of State, in the calendar month it was formed. It keeps the address for legal papers current. The State fee is $9. Details →
How much does it cost to file a Biennial Statement in New York?
$9 if you file yourself with the State. NY Biennial Filings files it for $49 (as-is) or $79 (full service: DOS ID lookup, due-date check, address and officer updates, confirmation PDF), State fee included, within 24 hours on business days. Details →
When is my New York Biennial Statement due?
Every two years in the calendar month your company was formed. Enter your formation month and year in the free due-date checker, or look your company up by name. Details →
What happens if my Biennial Statement is past due?
New York marks the company past due in its public record. LLCs pay no late fee. A corporation marked delinquent under BCL §409 pays $250 to cure. You can file now to bring the record current. Details →
How do I find my DOS ID number?
Search your business name in the free DOS ID lookup; it reads New York’s official records and shows the DOS ID, filing month and status. Details →
Business filings ($99 + State fee)
How do I get a Certificate of Good Standing in New York?
New York calls it a Certificate of Status. The State fee is $25, and the State accepts the request only by mail or fax, so we no longer file it; our free guide has the official form, fee and address. Most banks accept a certified copy of your formation document instead, which we order online for $109. Details →
How do I get a certified copy of my Articles of Organization?
Order it from the Department of State; the fee is $10. We order it for $109 total ($10 + $99) and email you the State’s certified PDF. It works for a Certificate of Incorporation too. Added when we form your company, copies are $50 each. Details →
How do I change my LLC or corporation address in New York?
File a Certificate of Change with the Department of State ($30 State fee). New York accepts it only by mail or fax, so we no longer file it; our free guide has the official form, fee and address. A corporation changes its CEO or principal office on the Biennial Statement, which we file online for $49. Details →
How do I change my registered agent in New York?
Also by Certificate of Change ($30 State fee), which New York accepts only by mail or fax, so we do not file it. The free guide has the form and the mailing address. Details →
How do I get a DBA for my New York LLC?
File a Certificate of Assumed Name with the Department of State ($25) and display a certified copy ($10); corporations also pay county fees. New York accepts the filing only by mail or fax, so we no longer file it; our free guide has the official form, fees and address. Details →
Forming a company ($349 all-in)
How much does it cost to form an LLC in New York?
The State fee is $200. We form it for $349 all-in: Articles of Organization filed within 24 hours, EIN and operating agreement included. Newspaper publication within 120 days is extra and paid to the papers. Details →
How much does it cost to form a corporation in New York?
The State charges $125 plus organization tax ($10 for 200 no-par shares). We form it for $349 all-in: Certificate of Incorporation filed within 24 hours, EIN, bylaws and organizational minutes. No publication. Details →
LLC or corporation in New York — what is the difference?
Both protect personal assets. A New York LLC must publish a notice in two newspapers within 120 days; a corporation does not. For taxes, ask your accountant which fits. Details →
Can I get extra certified copies when I form my company?
Yes. At checkout add certified copies of your Articles of Organization or Certificate of Incorporation for $50 each; we order them right after filing. Ordered on its own later, a certified copy is $109 ($10 State fee + $99 service). Details →
Do I need an SSN to form a New York company?
No. With an SSN or ITIN we get the EIN online the same day; without one we fax Form SS-4 to the IRS (usually 1–3 weeks). Details →
About the service
How fast do you file?
Within 24 hours on business days (Monday–Friday). After that the timing is the State’s: usually 1–2 business days for filings; certificates and copies can take longer.
Is NY Biennial Filings a government website?
No. It is a private filing service operated by Fire Up LLC, not affiliated with the New York Department of State. Every filing can also be made directly with the State.
What is your refund policy?
Full refund if you cancel before we file. Once filed, the State fee has been paid to New York and cannot be returned. Details →
Which languages do you support?
English, Russian and Uzbek — by email at connect@fireup-llc.com, Telegram @fireup_llc, or the chat on every page.
What do you not offer?
Dissolution, rush filing and registered-agent service are not offered right now.