Edmond Hui is a software engineer and serial entrepreneur based in New York who has founded multiple online businesses across e-commerce, media, and information publishing. Before transitioning into tech, he spent years as a commercial real estate professional closing deals totaling over 100,000 square feet, giving him firsthand experience with business formation and entity structuring. He built MyStateLLC to provide the free, state-specific LLC guidance he wished existed when forming his own companies.
Annual Report at a Glance
Due Date
Anniversary month (biennial)
Fee
$9
Filing Method
Online or mail
Late Penalty
$50 late fee plus potential dissolution
Sos Filing Url
https://www.dos.ny.gov
How to File
1
Determine Your Filing Due Date
Your biennial report is due during the anniversary month of your LLC's formation every two years. Check your Articles of Organization or confirmation letter for your exact formation date.
2
Gather Required Information
Collect your LLC name, DOS ID number, current business address, registered agent information, and member/manager details. You'll also need the names and addresses of all current members or managers.
3
Access the Filing System
Visit the New York Department of State website at dos.ny.gov and navigate to the LLC filing section, or download and print the biennial statement form if filing by mail.
4
Complete and Submit the Report
Fill out all required fields accurately, including any changes to your LLC's information since the last filing. Pay the $9 filing fee online with a credit card or include a check if mailing.
5
Maintain Your Records
Keep a copy of your filed biennial report and confirmation receipt. Mark your calendar for the next biennial filing due date to ensure continued compliance.
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If you file your New York LLC biennial report late, the New York Department of State will assess a $50 penalty fee on top of the standard $9 filing fee, making your total cost $59. This penalty applies regardless of how many days late your filing is. If your biennial report remains unfiled for two consecutive years, the Department of State will administratively dissolve your LLC, automatically canceling your business registration and legal status. Once dissolved, your LLC loses liability protection, and you cannot legally operate in New York. Reinstatement requires filing a Certificate of Revival with additional fees and processing time. To avoid this outcome, file your biennial report by the June 1st deadline in the year following your filing anniversary. Set a calendar reminder now and submit your report through the Department of State's online filing system to ensure timely compliance.
New York LLCs must file a Biennial Statement with the New York Department of State (DOS) every two years. You can file online through the DOS's Division of Corporations website at dos.ny.gov using their online filing system, which costs $25 and provides immediate confirmation. Alternatively, mail the completed Form LLC-1.2 (Biennial Statement) with a $25 check payable to the "Department of State" to the Albany office. Online filing typically processes within 1–2 business days, while mail submissions take 7–10 business days. Missing the deadline results in automatic dissolution of your LLC without warning, making it impossible to conduct business legally and creating significant liability exposure. File immediately on dos.ny.gov to avoid penalties and maintain your LLC's active status.
New York LLCs must pay a $9 filing fee for each biennial report submitted to the Department of State. If you miss the deadline, the New York Department of State assesses an additional $50 late penalty, bringing your total cost to $59. This biennial filing requirement applies every two years on your LLC's anniversary month.
You can remit payment online via credit card through the Department of State's filing portal, which is the fastest method, or submit a check by mail with your printed filing forms. The practical impact is significant: failing to file on time not only increases costs but may result in your LLC's administrative dissolution, jeopardizing your liability protection and ability to conduct business.
To avoid penalties, submit your biennial report through the NY Department of State website (dos.ny.gov) at least two weeks before your anniversary date, or contact a registered agent to handle the filing for you.
Your New York LLC biennial report must be filed during the anniversary month of your formation date, every two years. If your LLC was formed in March 2024, your first biennial report is due by March 31, 2026. You'll file this report with the New York Department of State, Division of Corporations, using Form DOS 1766-B.
The $25 filing fee must accompany your submission. Failing to file by the deadline triggers a $10 penalty and potential administrative dissolution of your LLC, which could jeopardize your liability protection and business operations.
The biennial report requires you to update your registered agent information, principal business address, and member/manager details. This report maintains your LLC's good standing status in New York.
To avoid penalties and dissolution, calendar your anniversary month now and file Form DOS 1766-B online through the Department of State's website at least two weeks before your deadline.
No, all active New York LLCs must file biennial reports every two years without exception. The New York Department of State does not grant exemptions based on LLC size, activity level, revenue, or dormancy status. Every LLC, regardless of whether it actively conducts business, must file Form DOS-1763 (Biennial Report for Domestic and Foreign Business Entities) by the deadline corresponding to your filing anniversary date. Failure to file results in administrative dissolution, meaning your LLC loses its legal standing and liability protection. This dissolution can trigger serious consequences: you'll lose your right to do business in New York, become personally liable for company debts, and face reinstatement fees exceeding $300 plus penalties. Even if your LLC is inactive or generates no revenue, you must maintain compliance. File your biennial report online through the New York Department of State's electronic filing system immediately to avoid administrative dissolution and protect your business status.
