New York Biennial Statement Filing Guide: Requirements & Deadlines
If your business is registered in New York, you must file a biennial statement every two years with the Department of State to remain in good standing. This quick and affordable filing helps keep your company active and compliant—Palm makes the process easy by handling everything on your behalf.
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Who Needs to File a Biennial Statement in New York?
The biennial statement requirement applies to most business entities operating in New York, including:
LLCs – Domestic and foreign limited liability companies
Corporations – Domestic and foreign for-profit corporations
Professional corporations and PLLCs
Nonprofit corporations are exempt and do not need to file a biennial statement.
If you're unsure of your entity type or filing status, you can find your details using the New York business search tool.
When Is the New York Biennial Statement Due?
The biennial statement is due every two years during the calendar month of your original formation or registration date. For example, if your LLC was formed in August 2023, your next filing is due in August 2025.
There is no grace period, and late filings can lead to penalties or loss of good standing
What Does the Biennial Statement Include?
Compared to annual reports in other states, the New York biennial statement is short and simple. You'll need to confirm or update:
Legal business name
DOS ID number
Registered office address in New York
Names and addresses of officers (for corporations) or members/managers (for LLCs)
No financial disclosures are required.
How Much Does It Cost?
New York charges a flat $9.00 fee for filing a biennial statement—one of the lowest in the country. This fee applies equally to LLCs and corporations.
What Happens If You Don’t File?
Failing to file your New York biennial statement can result in:
Loss of good standing with the Department of State
Difficulty opening bank accounts, renewing licenses, or bidding on contracts
Administrative dissolution if left unresolved
How to File a New York Biennial Statement
You can file online through the New York Department of State portal. The process typically takes just a few minutes:
Step 1
Visit the online filing portal
Step 3
Confirm your information
Step 5
Save your confirmation receipt
Step 2
Enter your business name or DOS ID
Step 4
Pay the $9.00 fee
Step 1
Visit the online filing portal
Step 2
Enter your business name or DOS ID
Step 3
Confirm your information
Step 4
Pay the $9.00 fee
Step 5
Save your confirmation receipt
If you'd rather avoid the hassle or don’t want to track due dates yourself, Palm can take care of it for you.
Why Use a Filing Service?
While the filing itself is simple, it’s easy to forget. Businesses often miss the biennial deadline—especially since it only comes up once every two years.
Palm’s filing service includes:
Deadline tracking to avoid late penalties
Fast online submission
Automatic reminders tied to your business anniversary month
Full compliance support
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