LLC costs / Massachusetts / New York
Massachusetts vs New York LLC
New York is cheaper to form by $320. Over five years, New York costs $2,897.50 less in state fees.
| Massachusetts | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Formation fee | $520 | $200 |
| Recurring fee | $520 a year | $9 every 2 years |
| State fees over 5 years | $3,120 | $222.50 |
| Register an out-of-state LLC | $520 | $250 |
| Newspaper publication required | No | Yes |
| New LLCs per week (avg) | 950 | 3,770 |
| Domestic LLCs with an out-of-state address | – | – |
| Still active 12–24 months after forming | – | – |
| Formation to public record, median (proxy) | 1 day | 1 day |
Weekly averages cover the last 2 weeks both states have data for. "–" means the state's registry data can't support that number; see methodology.
New LLCs per week
The usual rule: form the LLC in the state where the business operates. Forming elsewhere means registering as a foreign LLC at home too, and paying both states' fees ($520 in Massachusetts, $250 in New York).
Sources: Massachusetts fee schedule · New York fee schedule · filing data from RecordWire