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  1. Form a Corporation or Business - Department of State

    Dec 15, 2025 · Formally establishing a corporation, limited liability company (LLCs), limited partnership and other business entity is the first step to doing business in New York State.

  2. Forming a Business Corporation in New York - Department of State

    Forming a Business Corporation in New York New York recognizes many business forms including corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships, sole proprietorships and general …

  3. Start a Business in New York State

    Starting a business in New York requires working with both the State and your local government. You will need to form a business entity, register with the Tax Department, and have the correct insurance.

  4. Certificate of Incorporation for Domestic Business Corporation

    A Certificate of Incorporation form has been developed to meet the basic requirements of the Business Corporation Law. The form does not include any optional provisions permitted by law.

  5. FAQs: Corporations & Business Entities - Department of State

    A foreign corporation or LLC no longer doing business in New York State, but who remains active in their home state, should file a Certificate of Surrender of Authority pursuant to Section 1310 of the …

  6. Business | The State of New York

    Start a Business in New York State Everything you need to know to start and grow your business is right here.

  7. On-Line Filing - Government of New York

    An official website of New York State. Here's how you know Department of State Form a Corporation or Business Division of Corporations On-Line Filing System

  8. Existing Corporations and Businesses - Department of State

    Existing domestic and authorized foreign corporations and other business entities may update their status or amend their records on file with the Department of State by filing documents such as …

  9. Forming a Limited Liability Company in New York - Department of State

    New York recognizes many business forms including the limited liability company (LLC), corporation, limited partnership, sole proprietorship, general partnership and other less familiar forms.

  10. Fee Schedules | Department of State

    Fee Schedules Business Corporations & Not-For-Profit Corporations The preferred payment method for fees include: money order, MasterCard, Visa or American Express. Money orders should be made …