New York requires every LLC and corporation to file a Biennial Statement to remain active and in good standing. While the filing is straightforward, tracking the deadline is not — especially if you manage multiple entities or operate across several states.
This article explains what New York requires, why the deadlines are easy to miss, and how business owners and professionals use FileForms to automate compliance, avoid penalties, and save valuable time.
What Is a New York Biennial Statement?
A Biennial Statement is a mandatory report filed every two years with the New York Department of State (NYDOS). It updates the state with key business information, including:
- Legal business name
- Business address
- Service of process address
- Registered agent information
- Principal executive office (for corporations)
Unlike many states that use a fixed annual deadline, New York uses anniversary-based deadlines, meaning your due date is tied to the month your business was originally formed or registered.
Why New York Biennial Reporting Is Easy to Miss
1. Anniversary-Based Deadlines Are Hard To Track
Each entity has a different due date depending on when it was formed. This quickly becomes unmanageable when you’re overseeing multiple LLCs, corporations, or out-of-state registrations.
2. New York Does Not Always Send Reminder Notices
Many business owners assume the state will remind them. New York often does not send reminders consistently, which leads to thousands of missed filings each cycle.
3. Multi-Entity Operators Face Increased Risk
Professionals managing portfolios — real estate investors, franchise operators, holding companies, family offices, and accounting firms — often juggle:
- Dozens of entities
- Multiple anniversary dates
- Several states with different rules
This complexity makes manual tracking nearly impossible.
4. Missed Filings Can Lead to Penalties or Dissolution
Failing to file a Biennial Statement can result in:
- Loss of good standing
- Administrative dissolution
- Reinstatement fees
- Delays in financing, real estate closings, and licensing
- Problems with banks or tax authorities
The consequences are far more costly than the filing fee itself.
Who Is Required to File a Biennial Statement in New York?
The filing applies to:
- Domestic LLCs
- Foreign LLCs registered in New York
- Domestic corporations
- Foreign corporations authorized in New York
If your entity is active in New York’s records, this filing is required every two years.
How Much Does It Cost?
The state fee is:
- $9 for LLCs
- $9 for corporations
While inexpensive, the low fee often leads business owners to underestimate the importance of staying on schedule.
How FileForms Helps Automate New York Biennial Statement Filings
FileForms is built for business owners, CPAs, corporate counsel, real estate investors, and family offices that want to eliminate compliance risk and administrative burden.
Here’s how FileForms streamlines New York Biennial Statements:
Automatic Deadline Tracking
FileForms automatically detects every entity’s anniversary month and monitors the due date for you.
Proactive Compliance Monitoring Across All States
If you operate in multiple jurisdictions, FileForms centralizes all deadlines — including New York — into one real-time dashboard.
Automated Filing on Your Behalf
We handle the preparation and submission of the Biennial Statement, ensuring timely and accurate compliance every cycle.
Eliminate Penalties and Dissolution Risk
With FileForms, you avoid missed deadlines, reinstatement fees, and administrative issues that stall operations.
Perfect for Multi-Entity Management
Manage dozens or hundreds of entities with one login and seamlessly track:
- Filing status
- State compliance deadlines
- Registered agent requirements
- Entity history
Dedicated Support for Professionals and Firms
FileForms provides a single point of contact for CPAs, attorneys, advisors, and family offices.
Stay Compliant With FileForms — Automatically
Avoid penalties, preserve good standing, and eliminate the burden of tracking anniversary-based deadlines. FileForms ensures your New York Biennial Statements — and every other state filing — are completed accurately and on time.
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