ALBANY- Starting January 1, 2026, limited liability companies operating in New York will face new reporting requirements under the state’s LLC Transparency Act. The law requires all LLCs to file beneficial ownership information—or an exemption attestation—with the New York Department of State.
Governor Kathy Hochul, who signed the law in 2023, said the measure will help “give law enforcement and state regulators the tools they need to hold bad actors accountable,” noting that opaque LLC ownership structures have previously “masked” unlawful activity.
The new state rules closely mirror existing federal requirements but impose stricter deadlines, particularly for companies already in operation. LLCs formed before January 1, 2026, must submit their initial filing by December 31, 2026, while any LLC formed or registered in New York on or after January 1, 2026, will have just 30 days from formation to comply.
Required information includes the full legal name, date of birth, address, and identification number of company applicants and beneficial owners. Unlike federal filings, FinCEN identification numbers will not be accepted.
Failure to comply could result in penalties of up to $500 per day, making early preparation critical for business owners across the state.