Incorporate your Business Online in New York (NY)
How to Incorporate your business in New York (NY)
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Incorporating your NY business online is not a difficult process, as long as you have a valuable resource like Filings Made Easy. If you are looking to incorporate your business fast and get the process done right the first time Filings Made Easy can help you with your New York-based business. If your not sure what to expect, read the information below.
Incorporation in New York (NY):
A New York corporation is formed when its certificate of incorporation has been completed and filed with the NY Department of State. The certificate of incorporation must contain a corporate name, the number of authorized shares, the name and address of the initial registered agent and an incorporator.
Filings Made Easy will include in your New York certificate of incorporation, unless otherwise specified:
- * The name of your company;
- * The county in New York where the office of your corporation will be located;
- * The name of the incorporator(s), which will be Filings Made Easy or an employee or agent of Filings Made Easy;
- * The corporation is authorized to issue only one class of stock, which will be 1,000 shares of common stock, $0.01 par value per share;
- * The corporation may engage in any lawful purpose in the State of New York;
- * The certificate of incorporation is effective upon filing with, and acceptance by, the Department of State; and
- * The name and address of the corporation’s registered agent in the State of New York will be Filings Made Easy or a party affiliated with Filings Made Easy.
Corporate Name:
In New York, the name of a corporation must be distinguishable from the names of other corporations, limited liability companies and limited partnerships already on file with the Department of State. This means the Department of State will deny a request for a name if such name is identical to or not distinguishable from any entity, name reservation, or registration on file with the Department of State.
The corporate name must include the word “corporation,” “incorporated,” or “limited” or an abbreviation of one of the words. If you fail to include one of the endings with your corporation’s name choice, Filings Made Easy will add “Inc.” during the online incorporation process, as an ending to your corporation’s name when preparing and filing your incorporation documents.
Registered Agent (agent for service of process) Information:
All corporations within New York (NY) are required by law to have a registered agent (agent for service of process). The registered agent (agent for service of process) may be any other corporation, person, or commercial registered agent (agent for service of process) within the State and must have a physical New York (NY) mailing address.
Filings Made Easy’s legal name and address in New York (NY) are:
Corporate Filings Solutions of New York
47 Jefferson Avenue, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY 10706-3108
Director Information:
The Board of Directors of a corporation formed in New York must have a minimum of one director.
Articles of Incorporation Fee:
The filing fee for submitting Articles of Incorporation is $125.00.
Biennial Report:
A report must be filed with the New York Secretary of State during the calendar month in which the corporation’s original certificate of incorporation was filed. This report must indicate:
- * The name and business address of the corporation’s chief executive officer;
- * The street address of the corporation’s principal office; and
- * The post office address within or without the state to which the Secretary of State may mail a copy of any process.
Filings Made Easy is available to assist your corporation each year with the preparation and completion of this filing.
New York S Corporations:
S Corporation elections are recognized by the State of New York. New York Form CT-6 will need to be completed and filed with the New York Tax Department in order for the S Corporation to be recognized in New York.
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