Class 3 · New York
Foreign LLC Registration Class, New York (2026): 5 Assignments and the 3 Best Services
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What this class teaches
- When the rule kicks in
- The form and the fee
- The upkeep that repeats
- Who we would hire to file
Who we would hire in New York
1. New York Registered Agent.ai: best for a budget registration
In New York, New York Registered Agent.ai sits at the top of the class: $199 above the state fee to register, then $99 a year.
Tuition breaks the tie: three years run cheaper here than at Mainstay Filing.
Covered by the tuition
- Filing made with the state
- One year of agent service is part of the price
Strengths
- Agent covered in year one
- $99 yearly from year two
- $199 and the state fee
Weak spots
- New York only; your home state needs its own agent
2. Mainstay Filing: best for companies adding a second state
Mainstay Filing lands in second place: $199 on top of the state fee in any state, with year one of the agent included.
Add up three years: it comes to $100 more than New York Registered Agent.ai.
The agent renews at $149 a year in every state.
Covered by the tuition
- Registration prepared and sent
- The agent for service of process costs nothing in year one
- Covers all fifty states
Strengths
- $199 above the state fee
- First year of the agent is included
- One price anywhere
Weak spots
- Renewal $50 above New York Registered Agent.ai's
3. NY Registered Agent.org: best for a small agent renewal
NY Registered Agent.org lands in third place: $199 above the state fee to register, then $99 a year.
On price, it is level with New York Registered Agent.ai.
Covered by the tuition
- Filing made with the state
- One year of agent service is part of the price
Strengths
- $199 and the state fee
- Agent covered in year one
- $99 yearly from year two
Weak spots
- New York only; your home state needs its own agent
Grades and prices together
| # | Service | First year | From year two | Three-year total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York Registered Agent.ai | $199 | $99/yr | $397 | Visit New York Registered Agent.aiPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | Mainstay Filing | $199 | $149/yr | $497 | Visit Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | NY Registered Agent.org | $199 | $99/yr | $397 | Visit NY Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
The assignments
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Assignment
1Find out whether you have to register
An LLC formed in another state has to register with New York before it does business there.
Textbook page: Check the textbook page: dos.ny.gov (read October 2026)
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Assignment
2Order the home-state certificate
Get certificate of Existence (also called a Certificate of Good Standing), from the last 365 days.
Do this one last, so the certificate is fresh on the day you file.
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Assignment
3Name an agent for service of process for New York
The Secretary of State is the agent for service of process for every New York LLC; naming a registered agent is optional. New York has no registered-office requirement. The Secretary of State is the agent for service of process for every New York LLC and mails a copy of any papers served to the address the company has on file. A designated registered agent's street address goes on the filing.
Each of the graded services serves as the agent for service of process.
Textbook page: Check the textbook page: nysenate.gov (read October 2026)
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Assignment
4Prepare, sign and send the Application for Authority of a Foreign Limited Liability Company
Filing it is registering, and the state bills $250.
Textbook page: Check the textbook page: ny.gov (read October 2026)
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Assignment
5Look ahead to the recurring filing
Next on the schedule is the biennial statement for $9, every two years, in the month the application was filed.
What each assignment costs in New York
| What for | Goes to | Sum |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign registration | Goes to the state | $250 |
| Biennial statement | Goes to the state | $9 |
| A filing service (optional) | Your service | $199 in year one |
| State total across three years | Goes to the state | $259 |
Why New York Registered Agent.ai is first
Tuition across three years settled first place in New York. It is worth 30% of the grade, and the rest comes from homework the price does, year-two tuition, fit with the state class and fees a student can read.
New York Registered Agent.ai costs $397 for years one to three, while Mainstay Filing costs $100 more.
New York questions
Which fees does New York take from a foreign LLC?
$250 to the state. A service adds $199.
Which form do I file to register?
The New York Department of State, Division of Corporations takes this form from foreign LLCs.
Do I need a certificate from my home state?
Yes: certificate of Existence (also called a Certificate of Good Standing), issued within 365 days of filing.
What is due after registering?
Once you are registered, the LLC owes the biennial statement, billed at $9 each time.
Which services are in this lesson?
New York Registered Agent.ai, Mainstay Filing and NY Registered Agent.org; prices are in the table above.
Which service should handle the registration?
New York Registered Agent.ai, because registration costs $199 plus state fees, and the first agent year is already paid. Behind it come Mainstay Filing and NY Registered Agent.org.
Textbook pages and extra reading
- Study tip for New York Department of State, Division of Corporations: everything above comes from dos.ny.gov, which we reread in August 2026. Open it and follow along.
- Study tip for New York Department of State, Division of Corporations: everything above comes from filing.dos.ny.gov, which we reread in August 2026. Open it and follow along.
- Study tip for New York report due date: everything above comes from nysenate.gov, which we reread in August 2026. Open it and follow along.
- Study tip for NY Limited Liability Company Law § 203: everything above comes from nysenate.gov, which we reread in August 2026. Open it and follow along.
- Study tip for New York formation fee: Filing fee, official source: everything above comes from dos.ny.gov, which we reread in October 2026. Open it and follow along.
- Study tip for New York registered agent statute: everything above comes from nysenate.gov, which we reread in October 2026. Open it and follow along.
- Study tip for Department of State, Application for Authority: everything above comes from dos.ny.gov, which we reread in October 2026. Open it and follow along.
- Study tip for LLC Law § 802, application for authority: everything above comes from nysenate.gov, which we reread in October 2026. Open it and follow along.
- Study tip for LLC Law § 808, consequences of doing business: everything above comes from nysenate.gov, which we reread in October 2026. Open it and follow along.
- Study tip for Department of State, Certificate of Publication: everything above comes from dos.ny.gov, which we reread in October 2026. Open it and follow along.
- New York Registered Agent.ai's pricing page, read on November 13, 2026
- Mainstay Filing's New York service page, read on November 13, 2026
- NY Registered Agent.org's pricing page, read on November 13, 2026