New York Biennial Report Service & Filing Instructions
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New York requires all corporations and LLCs to file a New York Biennial Report every other year. Nonprofits are not required to file biennial reports. Reports must be submitted to the New York Department of State, Division of Corporations. Here we provide a helpful guide to assist you in filing your New York Biennial Report yourself. You’ll find important due dates, filing fees, required information, and answers to any questions you may have along the way.
Need to file in another state? Visit our State-by-State Annual Report Guide.
How to File Your New York Biennial Report
Follow the steps below to file your New York Biennial Report:
- Determine your filing fee and due date.
- Complete the biennial report online.
- Submit your report to the New York Department of State.
New York Biennial Report Due Dates and Fees
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New York Biennial Report Fee Schedule |
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Business Type |
Cost |
Due Date |
How to File |
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Corporations – foreign and domestic |
$9 |
End of Anniversary Month |
Online |
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LLCs – foreign and domestic |
$9 |
End of Anniversary Month |
Online |
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Nonprofits, Cooperatives, and Religious Corporations |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Late Fees: New York doesn’t assess late fees for failing to file a biennial report. However, your business will no longer be in “good standing.” In addition, your business may be administratively dissolved or revoked of its rights to conduct business within the state. |
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Don’t remember when you initially formed your business? You can easily find your anniversary month by searching the New York Business Database. It will be listed under “Initial DOS Filing Date.”
Filing Your New York Biennial Report
The state of New York requires all businesses to file their biennial reports online. To do so, you’ll want to visit the New York Department of State website. Please be aware that the online filing system is only available Monday through Friday from 6:00 am – 7:30 pm EST.
- On the state website, go to the e-Statement Filing System page.
- Enter your Department of State (DOS) ID number and business name. Then, click “submit.” You can easily find your ID number by searching the New York Business Database.
- Then, you will immediately begin the filing process.
Below is a complete list of everything you’ll need to include, verify, and/or update on your New York Biennial Report.
- Chief Executive Officer name and address – corporations only.
- Principal address – corporations only.
- Information for receipt of service of process – name and address.
- Name, title, and email of person filing the report.
That’s it! Once you have verified everything or made any necessary changes, you’ll need to pay the $9 filing fee using a credit card.
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How Our New York Biennial Report Service Works
With Northwest’s elite New York Biennial Report Service (sometimes called “compliance service,”) you can trust that your business will stay compliant and in good standing, so you never have to worry about costly late fees or your company being administratively dissolved.
For $100 plus the state-mandated report fee, we’ll file your biennial report. For most New York businesses, that’s $109 total.
Run your business on your terms by adding or canceling New York Biennial Report Service anytime.
- You can sign up for this service by itself or add it to an existing service inside your client account. Compliance service is also automatically added when you hire us to provide your NY registered agent service or form your New York corporation, New York LLC, or New York corporation.
- Once you’ve signed up for compliance service, you’ll pay nothing up front. We’ll send you a reminder at least 90 days before the report is due, and the auto charge your saved preferred method of payment a few days later.
Biennial Report Service Benefits
At Northwest Registered Agent, we’re committed to protecting our clients’ privacy. That’s because we practice Privacy by Default®. New York Biennial Reports are public record, so we’ve designed our biennial report service to protect your privacy. Here’s how:
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In order to preserve your privacy, we will list OUR contact information instead of yours on the report form.
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Only the minimum required information will be included.
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We will list our IP address – limiting the connection between your cell phone, personal computer, and work computers – this makes it harder for advertisers to follow you.
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We will list our bank and credit card information – not yours.
We believe everyone has the right to keep their information private. That’s why privacy is our guiding principle when we create every service and product.
New York Biennial Report FAQ
Does New York require new businesses to file initial reports?
Nope. New York doesn’t require businesses to file initial reports.
Are there late fees or penalties if I don’t file my New York Biennial Report?
Although the New York Department of State doesn’t charge late fees, your business will no longer be in good standing. In addition, your company might be administratively dissolved or revoked if you continue to be delinquent.
How long does New York Biennial Report processing take?
Because New York Biennial Reports are filed online, they will be processed immediately.
Who can file a New York Biennial Report?
After starting a business in New York, your biennial report can be submitted by any authorized person. This could be someone within the business (such as a director or member) or someone outside the business that’s hired to file on your behalf. When you hire Northwest Registered Agent for business renewal service, we’ll take care of filing your reports for you!
Do New York Biennial Reports need original signatures?
No, New York Biennial Reports can be submitted with electronic signatures and/or copies of original documents.
Where can I get more information about the State of New York Biennial Report filing?
New York Department of State
Division of Corporations, Statement Unit
One Commerce Plaza
99 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12231-0002
T: (518) 473-2492
Fax: (518) 486-4680