Form an LLC in New York
A Limited Liability Company (LLC) combines the tax flexibility of a partnership with the limited liability of a corporation. Our customers form LLCs more often than corporations, typically to protect their personal assets and avoid the "double taxation" of a corporation on shareholder dividends. Each member (owner) of an LLC reports their share of profit and loss in the company on their individual tax return.
5 Reasons to Form a New York LLC:
- Protection from personal liability for business debts
- Perpetual existence, so the LLC continues even if an owner dies or leaves the business
- Pass-through taxation allows owners to report profit and loss on their individual tax returns
- Owners need not be U.S. citizens or permanent residents
- LLCs need not hold annual meetings or record meeting minutes (though we recommend it)
Get the Facts About New York Filing Requirements:
- We can submit your LLC formation directly to the state without your signature.
- The state typically completes filings within 2 business days.
- Companies must publish their formation. We do not provide this service. Please contact your county clerk's office for more information.
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