Learn the basics · New York
3 Best Foreign Registration Services in New York (2026) and Why
Summary
- Registration fee at the state
- $250
- Good standing paper from home?
- Required (365 days at the most)
- What comes next
- $9, biennial statement
- Services we suggest
- Mainstay Filing, NY Registered Agent.org then New York Registered Agent.ai
The New York shortlist
Ranked using five checks described on our method page.1. Mainstay Filing: best for an LLC with more states ahead
Year one costs $199; later years cost $149
Mainstay Filing is where we would start in New York. In short, registering costs $199 plus state fees, and the agent for service of process is free the first year.
Three years cost $100 more than NY Registered Agent.org, and the extra pays for a provider that works in every state.
After the free year, the agent for service of process renews at $149 a year in any state.
Includes
- Registration paperwork done for you
- Agent for service of process, included in year one
- One price across the country
Points in its favor
- Service fee of $199
- A free year of agent service
- Ready for the next state you add
Where it falls short
- Agent costs $50 more each year
2. NY Registered Agent.org: best for a modest agent fee each year
Year one costs $199; later years cost $99
Number 2 on the list is NY Registered Agent.org, where the filing is $199, and the agent renews each year at $99.
Includes
- Registration filed for you
- Agent included for the first year
Points in its favor
- The agent renews at $99
- Includes a first year of agent service
- $199 to register
Where it falls short
- A one-state service
3. New York Registered Agent.ai: best for a one-state add-on
Year one costs $199; later years cost $99
Number 3 on the list is New York Registered Agent.ai, where the filing is $199, and the agent renews each year at $99.
Price for price, it matches NY Registered Agent.org.
Includes
- Registration filed for you
- Agent included for the first year
Points in its favor
- The agent renews at $99
- $199 to register
- Includes a first year of agent service
Where it falls short
- A one-state service
Numbers side by side
| # | Company | Opening price | Renewal price | Three-year total | Covers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mainstay Filing | $199 | $149/yr | $497 | registration paperwork done for you; agent for service of process, included in year one; one price across the country | See Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | NY Registered Agent.org | $199 | $99/yr | $397 | registration filed for you; agent included for the first year | See NY Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | New York Registered Agent.ai | $199 | $99/yr | $397 | registration filed for you; agent included for the first year | See New York Registered Agent.aiPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
Explanations
At what point is registration required?
Before any business in New York, an out-of-state LLC has to register.
(dos.ny.gov, October 2026)
How much should I budget to register?
$250 goes to the state, plus $199 if a service handles it.
Total state fees across three years: $259. (ny.gov, October 2026)
What gets submitted?
One document is needed: the Application for Authority of a Foreign Limited Liability Company (Form DOS-1361-f-a), filed with the New York Department of State, Division of Corporations.
Attach certificate of Existence (also called a Certificate of Good Standing) not older than 365 days.
What does it cost to stay registered?
A recurring biennial statement ($9).
Mark your calendar for every two years, in the month the application was filed.
What put number one on top?
It is how much work the price handles, weighted at 28%, that puts Mainstay Filing first.
Most of the score, 62%, comes from what three years cost and how much work the price handles.
With two states involved, a provider that works in every state beat NY Registered Agent.org.
What New York requires
| What it covers | Detail | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Registration charge | $250 | (ny.gov, October 2026) |
| Document from home state | Required, 365 days | (dos.ny.gov, October 2026) |
| Biennial statement | $9 | (dos.ny.gov, October 2026) |
| What the state collects in three years | $259 | Sum of the figures above |
Additional questions
Does my home state still require an agent?
Each state sets its own rules. Mainstay Filing works in both; a one-state service works in one.
What does each pick cost across three years?
Mainstay Filing at $497, NY Registered Agent.org at $397, New York Registered Agent.ai at $397, not counting state fees.
What are your sources?
The state side uses New York's own publications. The service side uses published company prices.
Could I skip the service?
No, you may file on your own if you meet the rules on this page.
Can someone else submit the registration?
All of our picks prepare and submit it, at the same state fee.
Which foreign registration service do you recommend in New York?
Mainstay Filing comes first: it charges $199 plus the state fee and includes the agent for service of process for the first year, then $149 a year. After it come NY Registered Agent.org and New York Registered Agent.ai.
Sources used on this page
- Reference: New York Department of State at dos.ny.gov, checked in August 2026
- Reference: New York Department of State at filing.dos.ny.gov, checked in August 2026
- Reference: New York report due date at nysenate.gov, checked in August 2026
- Reference: NY Limited Liability Company Law at nysenate.gov, checked in August 2026
- Reference: New York formation fee: Filing at dos.ny.gov, checked in October 2026
- Reference: New York registered agent statute at nysenate.gov, checked in October 2026
- Reference: Department of State, Application for at dos.ny.gov, checked in October 2026
- Reference: LLC Law § 802, application at nysenate.gov, checked in October 2026
- Reference: LLC Law § 808, consequences at nysenate.gov, checked in October 2026
- Reference: Department of State, Certificate of at dos.ny.gov, checked in October 2026
- Fetched November 13, 2026: the Mainstay Filing New York service page
- Fetched November 13, 2026: the NY Registered Agent.org pricing page
- Fetched November 13, 2026: the New York Registered Agent.ai pricing page