UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

W. P. CAREY & CO. LLC

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Delaware
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

001-13779		13-3912578
(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)
50 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY		10020
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 492-1100

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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ITEM 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On February 26, 2009, the registrant issued an earnings release announcing its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2008. A copy of the earnings release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

The information furnished pursuant to this “Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition,” including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

ITEM 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit 99.1 Earnings release of the registrant for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2008.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.