There are some decent docs at https://dos.ny.gov/forming-limited-liability-company-new-york

Let's just summarize these for future self.

• Articles of Organization
  • must be filed with the Department of State
  • fee of $200
  • usually takes 7 days (spend $25 to get it done in 24 hours)
  • can file online here https://www.businessexpress.ny.gov/app/answers/cms/a_id/2443/kw/domestic%20LLC
• Operating Agreement: establishes the rights, powers, duties, liabilities, and obligations of the members among themselves and to the LLC
  • not filed with Department of State
  • can be entered into before, at the time of, or within 90 days after filing the Articles of Organization
• Publication Requirements
  • https://clerk.ulstercountyny.gov/countyclerk/about-us/newspaper-designations
    • daily https://www.dailyfreeman.com/
    • weekly https://hudsonvalleyone.com/
  • a copy of the "Articles of Organization" must be published in two newspapers for six consecutive weeks
  • the newspapers must be designated by the county clerk of the county in which the office of the LLC is located
• Certification of Publication: must be filed with the Department of State within 120 days after the effectiveness of the initial articles of organization with the required
  • filing fee of $50
  • form to pay with credit card https://dos.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2018/10/1515-f.pdf

• "Registered Agent"

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