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At a glance
| Document | Articles of Dissolution |
|---|---|
| State fee | $60 |
| Taxes / clearance | No tax clearance stated by the Department of State. |
| Where | New York Department of State — Division of Corporations |
Step by step
- Approve the dissolution. Members vote as required by the operating agreement and record it in writing.
- Wind up and pay creditors. Collect what’s owed, pay debts, and distribute remaining assets to members.
- Clear New York filings and taxes. No tax clearance stated by the Department of State. Make sure the new york biennial statement is current.
- File the Articles of Dissolution. File within 90 days after dissolution and the start of winding up. State fee: $60.
- File final federal returns and close accounts. Mark the final federal return as final, close the bank account, cancel licenses and your registered agent.
All New York LLC fees in one place
Every state fee a New York LLC can run into, from formation to closing. The typical recurring state cost is $4.50 a year ($9 biennial statement every two years (plus a one-time publication requirement)).
| Filing or service | State fee | When |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization | $200 + publication costs + $50 Certificate of Publication | Once, to form the LLC |
| Name reservation (optional) | $20 for 60 days (two 60-day extensions, $20 each) | Before forming, if you want to hold a name |
| New York biennial statement | $9 | Every two years |
| New York LLC publication requirement (one-time) | $50 + newspaper costs | Once, after formation |
| Registered agent | Not required | Ongoing |
| Change of registered agent | $30 | When you switch agents |
| Certificate of Status | $25 (+$25 / $75 / $150 for 24-hour, same-day or 2-hour service) | When a bank, lender or another state asks |
| Certificate of Assumed Name | $25 (no county fee for LLCs) | Only if you trade under another name |
| Articles of Dissolution | $60 | Once, to close the LLC |
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to dissolve an LLC in New York?
The state fee for the Articles of Dissolution is $60. Budget for any final taxes, overdue reports and professional help for the final tax return.
What form dissolves an LLC in New York?
Articles of Dissolution. File within 90 days after dissolution and the start of winding up.
Do I need tax clearance to dissolve a New York LLC?
No tax clearance stated by the Department of State.
What if I don’t formally dissolve my New York LLC?
Required filings keep coming due — New York biennial statement ($9); New York LLC publication requirement (one-time) ($50 + newspaper costs) — and missing them leads to: No late fee, but the LLC shows as 'past due' in state records and on certificates of status, which can block some business transactions. You can still file late online.
Your LLC setup checklist
- Get a free EINFrom the IRS, in minutes online.
- Open a business bank accountKeep LLC money apart from yours to protect the liability shield.
- Sign an operating agreementSettle who owns and decides what before it matters.
- Get business insuranceCover what the LLC itself doesn’t protect.
- Plan your taxesKnow your tax status and federal due dates.
- Track state deadlinesFree reminders before each filing.
Everything in one list: printable LLC compliance checklist · live deadline calendar.