Registered Agent in New York
Protect Your Privacy & Stay Compliant
Keep your personal address out of New York public records and ensure you never miss a legal document. CrowSmart provides a reliable physical NY address, starting at $149/year.
What New York Businesses Need to Know
DIY vs. Professional Service
Why thousands of New York businesses choose professional registered agent services
DIY Approach
Be your own NY registered agent
CrowSmart Service
Professional NY registered agent
Doing Business in New York
State Income Tax
10.9% top rate
personal income tax rate
Report Frequency
Biennial
LLC filing requirement
Key Fact
Publication requirement
about New York
New York has a unique publication requirement: LLCs must publish formation notices in two newspapers for six consecutive weeks, which can cost $200-$1,500+ depending on the county. The biennial report fee is only $9, but the publication requirement significantly increases initial costs.
What New York Requires
The New York Department of State sets specific requirements for registered agents operating in New York. Here's what your business must comply with.
50 States
We meet requirements in all of them
Physical Address Requirement
No P.O. Boxes allowedNew York requires your registered agent to have a physical street address (not a P.O. Box) within the state. This ensures that legal documents from the New York Department of State and New York courts can be physically delivered and received.
Business Hours Availability
9 AM - 5 PM, Mon-FriYour New York registered agent must be available during normal business hours (9 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday) to accept service of process and official correspondence from the New York Department of State.
Ongoing Maintenance
Continuous requirementNew York requires you to maintain a registered agent throughout your business's existence. If you change agents, you must file an update with the New York Department of State (filing fee: $30) to stay in compliance.
Multi-State Considerations
One per stateIf your New York-based business operates in other states through foreign qualification, you'll need a registered agent in each state. CrowSmart provides registered agent services in all 50 states, simplifying multi-state compliance.
Your Registered Agent in All 50 States
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Your New York Business Deserves Protection
Don't risk your home address in New York public records. Get a professional registered agent today.
Just $149/year. Less than $13/month