New York LLC Publication

Answers specific questions about NY LLC publication that are NOT about pricing, county info, process steps, or general requirements. Use for: scam identification (how to tell if solicitation letters are real), publication misconceptions (online newspapers don't count, you can't choose your own newspapers, county clerk designates them), LLC type specifics (foreign LLCs, PLLCs, Series LLCs not recognized in NY), post-publication steps (address changes, Certificate of Good Standing), edge cases (theatrical exemption, real estate holding LLCs, inactive LLCs, converting from sole proprietor), service vs DIY comparison, and any other specific question not covered by the specialized tools. IMPORTANT: Do NOT use this tool for questions about pricing/costs (use get_county_pricing), county newspapers or clerk contacts (use get_county_info), the step-by-step process (use get_process_guide), or what the requirement is / what happens if you don't comply (use check_requirements). Only use this tool when none of the specialized tools apply.

llc_publication.answer_question

Explains the New York LLC publication requirement under Section 206 of the LLC Law. Covers: what the requirement is, who must comply (domestic LLCs, foreign LLCs, PLLCs), the 120-day deadline, what happens if you don't publish (authority suspended, cannot sue in NY courts, no Certificate of Good Standing), whether there are fines or penalties (no monetary fines), whether you can publish late (yes, and the suspension is annulled on filing), exemptions (theatrical production companies only), and whether this is a one-time or annual requirement (one-time). Also clarifies common misconceptions: publication IS legally required (not a scam), single-member LLCs must publish, inactive LLCs must publish, name/address changes do NOT trigger republication. Optionally accepts a county name to enrich the response with county-specific context. Do NOT use for pricing questions (use get_county_pricing), newspaper/county lookups (use get_county_info), or step-by-step process guidance (use get_process_guide).

llc_publication.check_requirements

Generates the exact text that will appear in newspapers for an NY LLC publication notice. Requires the LLC name and county. The notice includes all elements required by Section 206: LLC name, entity type, formation date, county of office, registered agent (Service of Process) name and address, and business purpose. Can generate notices for domestic LLCs, foreign LLCs, and PLLCs (professional service LLCs). Useful for DIY filers preparing their own newspaper submission, or for anyone who wants to see what gets published. Do NOT use for checking if an existing ad is correct (use verify_ad_compliance), pricing (use get_county_pricing), or general process guidance (use get_process_guide).

llc_publication.generate_ad_text

Returns county-specific publication details: designated newspapers (daily and weekly), county clerk contact information and office hours, and borough-to-county mapping for NYC (Manhattan = New York County, Brooklyn = Kings County, Staten Island = Richmond County, Queens = Queens County, Bronx = Bronx County). Use when a user asks which newspapers they need, how to contact the county clerk, or is confused about which county their address falls in. Do NOT use for pricing (use get_county_pricing), general requirements (use check_requirements), or step-by-step process guidance (use get_process_guide).

llc_publication.get_county_info

Returns publication pricing for a specific New York county or compares pricing across counties. Includes newspaper advertising costs, state filing fees, and total all-inclusive pricing. Covers why prices vary by county (newspaper advertising rates differ). Can compare two counties side-by-side. Do NOT use for general requirement info (use check_requirements), newspaper names or county clerk contacts (use get_county_info), or step-by-step process guidance (use get_process_guide).

llc_publication.get_county_pricing

Provides a step-by-step guide to completing the NY LLC publication process, from start to Certificate of Publication. Covers: the complete timeline (formation → county clerk → newspapers → 6 weeks → affidavits → Certificate of Publication → state filing), what documents are needed at each step, the $50 state filing fee, processing times (standard vs expedited: 24hr/$25, same-day/$75, 2hr/$150), what the publication notice contains, what affidavits of publication are, how to file the Certificate of Publication with the Department of State, and what to expect after filing. Also covers: can you open a bank account before publication completes (yes), can you start doing business while publication is in progress (yes), and whether you need a lawyer (no, but services simplify it). Do NOT use for pricing (use get_county_pricing), newspaper lookups (use get_county_info), or general requirements/consequences (use check_requirements).

llc_publication.get_process_guide

For users ready to begin the NY LLC publication process. Returns a link to start an order, what information they'll need (LLC name, county, contact details), the typical 10-week timeline, what's included in the service (newspaper advertising, affidavit collection, Certificate of Publication filing), and current pricing. Only use when the user has expressed clear intent to start or order publication. Do NOT use for informational questions — use the specialized tools for those.

llc_publication.get_started

Checks whether a publication notice text is legally compliant with NY LLC Law Section 206 requirements. User provides the ad text they wrote (or received from a newspaper) along with their LLC details. Runs automated basic checks first (LLC name present, SSNY designation, county match, filing date, correct notice type for foreign LLCs) — if any fail, returns a definitive NOT COMPLIANT verdict with specific issues. If basic checks pass, provides detailed criteria for verifying remaining elements (SOP address completeness, purpose clause, date correctness). Works for domestic LLCs, foreign LLCs, and PLLCs. Do NOT use for generating ad text (use generate_ad_text), pricing (use get_county_pricing), or general requirements (use check_requirements).

llc_publication.verify_ad_compliance

Checks whether a Certificate of Publication filing package is complete before mailing it to the NY Department of State. User describes what they have and the tool verifies all required components: correct form (1708-f for domestic LLC, different forms for foreign/PLLC), original affidavits from both newspapers (daily and weekly), $50 filing fee in acceptable format (personal check, money order, or credit card authorization on form 1515-f — certified check required if over $500), proper signatures, and correct DOS mailing address. When LLC details (name, county, formation date) are provided, also generates a form content verification checklist so the user can confirm their form is filled in correctly — matching LLC name spelling, county, and formation date from their Filing Receipt. Returns a checklist showing what's complete and what's missing. Do NOT use for ad text issues (use verify_ad_compliance or generate_ad_text), process overview (use get_process_guide), or general requirements (use check_requirements).

llc_publication.verify_filing_package