How To Incorporate A Small Business In NY

Here is some general info about the steps and process of about how to incorporate a small business in the state Of NY.

1. First check to see if the corporate name you are seeking to use in the state of New York is stil available for registration. There are a number ways to do this including visiting the New York Secretary of State web site and following the search procedures they have listed. Or you could also use one of the many online or offline incorporation services available and they will in most cases conduct a limited name search for you as part of their services.

2. Choose the type of NY Corporation or entity you want to form whether it be an LLC, Corporation, or some type of Partnership. It’s recommended that you consult with your accountant or CPA about what type of corporate entity would best suite your individual needs before taking this step

3. Obtain and fill out the required incorporation forms. You can do this by visiting NY Secretary Of State website and purchase the forms online there for a fee. Or if you are using an online incorporation service in most cases they will have a form template for you to simply fill out and submit as part of their incorporation service packages.

4. Obtain your completed Certificate of Incorporation from either the New York Secretary of State or the commercial service you used to complete the incorporation process.

5. File and submit your incorporation documents with the New York Secretary of State. Or if you choose to use an incorporation service (online or other) they will in most cases submit and file the documents for you as part of their services.