ANNOUNCEMENT: no longer accepting faxes The Division no longer accepts filings or requests via fax. Please submit all filings and requests via email or mail.
Important Updates: Division of Corporations, State Records and Uniform Commercial Code
Start Your New-York Based Business
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. If you are seeking to do business in New York, you must file with the Department of State as outlined below. Certificates of Status on such entities may also be obtained here. Additionally, the Department of State’s Division of Corporations maintains official records, including local laws and oaths of office; receives and serves legal pleadings against certain business entities; and files Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) records.
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Corporations or Business Entity
Request Copies of Documents and Certificates of Status
Additional Information
On-line filing system for business owners and 3rd party non-service company...
Title 19, Chapter IV, Division of Corporations
All fees must be paid by cash, check, money order, MasterCard, Visa or American...
New York State Legislature
Frequently asked questions about corporations and business entities.
LLCs making political contributions must file a form with State Board of...
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