Kept simple · New York
3 Best Foreign Registration Services in New York (2026) and What New York Requires
The short version
- Registration fee
- $250
- Certificate from home?
- Yes (365 days old, at most)
- After registering
- $9, biennial statement
- Our pick
- New York Registered Agent.ai, NY Registered Agent.org then Mainstay Filing
Ranked in New York
Prices come from each company's own page. Method.1. New York Registered Agent.ai: best for one extra state
$199 plus the state fee, then $99 a year
New York Registered Agent.ai ranks first in New York. $199 files the registration, and the agent renews at $99.
It costs less than Mainstay Filing over three years. Cost carries the most weight.
Includes
- New York registration filing
- Agent for year one
Good
- No agent charge in year one
- Agent renews at $99
- $199 over the state fee
Against
- New York only. The home state needs another agent
2. NY Registered Agent.org: best for another local option
$199 plus the state fee, then $99 a year
NY Registered Agent.org ranks second. $199 files the registration, and the agent renews at $99.
Its prices match New York Registered Agent.ai exactly. The order between them is close.
Includes
- New York registration filing
- Agent for year one
Good
- $199 over the state fee
- Agent renews at $99
- No agent charge in year one
Against
- New York only. The home state needs another agent
3. Mainstay Filing: best for registering in many states
$199 plus the state fee, then $149 a year
Mainstay Filing takes third place because the registration price does not vary by state ($199), and the agent for service of process is waived for twelve months.
It ranks lower because three years cost $100 more than New York Registered Agent.ai, and cost has the largest weight.
No agent for service of process fee in year one, then $149 a year.
Includes
- The registration filing
- Agent for service of process, free in year one
- One fee for all fifty states
Good
- $199 plus New York's fee
- No agent for service of process fee in year one
- The price does not change by state
Against
- Renewal is $50 over New York Registered Agent.ai
Side by side
| # | Name | Year one | After year one | Three years | Includes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York Registered Agent.ai | $199 | $99/yr | $397 | New York registration filing; agent for year one | Go to New York Registered Agent.aiPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | NY Registered Agent.org | $199 | $99/yr | $397 | New York registration filing; agent for year one | Go to NY Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | Mainstay Filing | $199 | $149/yr | $497 | the registration filing; agent for service of process, free in year one; one fee for all fifty states | Go to Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
The facts
When must an out-of-state LLC register?
Registration comes first. Business in New York comes second.
dos.ny.gov as of October 2026, our only source here
How much to register?
$250 to the state. $199 more if someone files for you.
Three years of state fees, registration included: $259. ny.gov as of October 2026, our only source here
What registers the LLC?
You submit one form, the Application for Authority of a Foreign Limited Liability Company (Form DOS-1361-f-a), to the New York Department of State, Division of Corporations.
Include certificate of Existence (also called a Certificate of Good Standing) issued within the last 365 days.
What is due after registering?
Expect the biennial statement ($9).
Date set by the state: every two years, in the month the application was filed.
What put the first pick first?
New York Registered Agent.ai scores best on three-year cost, which is 38% of the score.
Five checks: three-year cost (38%), work included (27%), readable pricing (13%), renewal steadiness (11%) and state coverage (11%).
Side by side, New York Registered Agent.ai saves $100, finishing at $397 for three years.
New York: registering a foreign LLC
| Item | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Registration fee | $250 | ny.gov as of October 2026, our only source here |
| Home-state certificate | Yes, 365 days | dos.ny.gov as of October 2026, our only source here |
| Biennial statement | $9 | dos.ny.gov as of October 2026, our only source here |
| State fees, three years | $259 | Sum of the rows above |
Questions
Do I still need an agent at home?
Yes, in most cases. A provider active in every state, such as Mainstay Filing, can cover home and this state together.
What are the three-year totals?
Across three years: New York Registered Agent.ai at $397, NY Registered Agent.org at $397, Mainstay Filing at $497, with state fees on top.
Where do the figures come from?
Official New York sources for the state side. Published prices for the service side.
Does the law require one?
No. Owners may file directly. A service saves time and can act as agent.
Does a service file it for me?
All of them do. Only the service fee differs.
What is the best foreign registration service in New York?
New York Registered Agent.ai ranks first. It charges $199 with first-year agent service included, then $99 a year. After it, NY Registered Agent.org and Mainstay Filing.
Sources
- Entry for New York Department of State: read at dos.ny.gov, dated August 2026, kept short on purpose
- Entry for New York Department of State: read at filing.dos.ny.gov, dated August 2026, kept short on purpose
- Entry for New York report due date: read at nysenate.gov, dated August 2026, kept short on purpose
- Entry for NY Limited Liability Company Law: read at nysenate.gov, dated August 2026, kept short on purpose
- Entry for New York formation fee: Filing: read at dos.ny.gov, dated October 2026, kept short on purpose
- Entry for New York registered agent statute: read at nysenate.gov, dated October 2026, kept short on purpose
- Entry for Department of State, Application for: read at dos.ny.gov, dated October 2026, kept short on purpose
- Entry for LLC Law § 802, application: read at nysenate.gov, dated October 2026, kept short on purpose
- Entry for LLC Law § 808, consequences: read at nysenate.gov, dated October 2026, kept short on purpose
- Entry for Department of State, Certificate of: read at dos.ny.gov, dated October 2026, kept short on purpose
- New York Registered Agent.ai pricing page, read November 13, 2026
- NY Registered Agent.org pricing page, read November 13, 2026
- Mainstay Filing New York service page, read November 13, 2026