Series LLC Guide: Etsy Sellers LLC in New York (2026)

Etsy sellers create and sell handmade, vintage, or custom products that can expose them to product liability, copyright infringement, and trademark disputes. If a handmade candle causes a fire or a child chokes on a small piece, you could be personally liable. An LLC separates your personal assets from your Etsy business and also makes it easier to open a business bank account and obtain wholesale pricing. In New York, etsy sellers face additional considerations including state-specific franchise taxes, license requirements, and compliance obligations that make getting your LLC structure right from the start even more important.

• What a series LLC is and how it works
• States that allow series LLCs
• Asset segregation between series
• Formation requirements for parent and series cells
• Tax reporting: separate vs. consolidated filing
• Limitations and unanswered legal questions
• Alternatives: separate LLCs vs. series LLC

Note: LLC publication requirement can cost $1,000+; $9 biennial statement fee

• Product liability claims from defective or unsafe handmade items
• Copyright or trademark infringement from designs sold
• Customer injury claims from materials or chemicals used
• Intellectual property disputes with larger brands