Registered Agent Price Check › New York
What a $0 or $39 LLC really costs in New York
In New York the state filing fee is $200. Mainstay Filing comes to $399 in year one; the $39 package comes to $239 with its agent included for the first year; a $0 package starts at $200 and adds an agent after any free period.
| Service | Advertised package | Year 1 with agent and state fee | Year 2 service price | Two years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mainstay Filing | $199 | $399 | $199 | $598 |
| Northwest Registered Agent | $39 | $239 | $125 | $364 |
| ZenBusiness | $0 | $299 | $199 | $498 |
| Bizee | $0 | $200 | $149 | $349 |
| LegalZoom | $0 | $449 | $249 | $698 |
The Secretary of State is the agent for service of process for every New York LLC; naming a registered agent is optional. Changing agents in New York costs $30. Source: N.Y. LLC Law §§ 301 and 302, checked October 20, 2026.
What is the state filing fee in New York?
$200, paid to the state and identical with every provider. A package price does not include it.
Do I need a registered agent in New York?
The Secretary of State is the agent for service of process for every New York LLC; naming a registered agent is optional. (N.Y. LLC Law §§ 301 and 302).