Introduction

Effective January 1, 2026, non-exempt limited liability companies that were formed under the law of a foreign country and which are authorized to do business in New York, will be required to file with the Department of State initial and annual disclosure statements that provide the names and other identifying information of those individuals that own and/or control the limited liability company. (See, New York State Limited Liability Company Law sections 1106, 1107, and 1108).

Qualifying, non-exempt limited liability companies must report the following information for those that exercise “substantial control” over or own 25% or more of the reporting company: (1) full legal name; (2) date of birth; (3) current home or business street address; and (4) a unique identifying number from: (i) an unexpired passport; (ii) an unexpired state driver's license; or (iii) an unexpired identification card or document issued by a state or local government agency or tribal authority for the purpose of identification of that individual.

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Instructions for Completing Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form

NOTE: Due to the confidential information set forth in these filings, please do not submit through mail or fax. You can submit by email to [email protected] 

 

These instructions have been prepared to assist you in the process of filing the Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Pursuant to Section 1107(a) of the Limited Liability Company Law. This material should be used as a guide.

  • Enter the name of the foreign limited liability company as it appears on the index of names in the Department of State.
  • If applicable, enter the fictitious name the foreign limited liability company has agreed to use in NYS.
  • Enter the jurisdiction of organization of the foreign limited liability company.
  • Enter the date on which the application for authority was filed with the Department of State.

(The name of the foreign limited liability company and the date of filing of the application for authority must exactly match the records of the Department of State. This information should be verified on the Department of State’s website at dos.ny.gov )

  • Enter the Applicant(s) of the foreign limited liability company.
    • Full Legal Name
    • Current home or business address
    • Date of Birth
    • ID Document Type - Acceptable ID Types: US State Issued Driver License

US State Issued ID Card US Passport

Tribal ID

Local Agency Issued ID Foreign Passport

  • ID Jurisdiction
    • ID Number
    • ID Expiration Date
  • Enter the Beneficial Owner(s) of the foreign limited liability company.
    • Full Legal Name
    • Current home or business address
    • Date of Birth
    • ID Document Type
    • ID Jurisdiction
    • ID Number
    • ID Expiration Date
    • Start date as owner
    • End date as owner
  • Certification
    • Signature of member, manager or authorized person
    • Printed name of signer
    • Check the appropriate capacity of the signer
  • Backer/Filer Information
    • Enter name of the foreign limited liability company in the title clause
    • Enter the Department of State Identification Number (DOS ID) assigned to the limited liability company (This information can be found on the Department of State’s website at dos.ny.gov )
    • Provide the name and address of the filer of the Beneficial Ownership Disclosure. The Department of State will mail the official filing receipt or notice of rejection to the filer at the address provided.

Instructions for Completing the Initial Attestation of Exemption from Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form

These instructions have been prepared to assist you in the process of filing the Attestation of Exemption Pursuant to Section 1107(b) of the Limited Liability Company Law. This material should be used as a guide.

  • Enter the name of the foreign limited liability company as it appears on the index of names in the Department of State.
  • If applicable, enter the fictitious name the foreign limited liability company has agreed to use in NYS.
  • Enter the jurisdiction of organization of the foreign limited liability company.
  • Enter the date on which the application for authority was filed with the Department of State.
  • Enter the specific exemption claimed.
  • Enter the facts on which such exemption is based.
  • For a list of acceptable exemption reasons and the criteria for each exemption, please visit BOI Small Compliance Guide
  • Certification
    • Signature of member, manager or authorized person
    • Printed name of signer
    • Check the appropriate capacity of the signer
  • Backer/Filer Information
    • Enter name of the foreign limited liability company in the title clause
    • Enter the Department of State Identification Number (DOS ID) assigned to the limited liability company (This information can be found on the Department of State’s website at dos.ny.gov )
    • Provide the name and address of the filer of the Initial Attestation of Exemption from Beneficial Ownership Disclosure. The Department of State will email the official filing receipt or notice of rejection to the filer at the email address provided.
  • Filing fee/Payment
    • The completed document, together with the credit card authorization form for the statutory filing fee of $25, can be submitted by email to [email protected]