Incorporation Services
Incorporate in New York with a filing that's built to last.
A corporation can be a great fit for certain businesses -- especially those planning to raise capital, issue shares, or follow a more formal governance structure.
The New York incorporation filing
To form a business corporation in New York, you file a Certificate of Incorporation with the Department of State. The statutory filing fee is $125.
Naming rules
Your corporation name must include an approved identifier like Incorporated, Corporation, Limited, or an abbreviation (Inc., Corp., Ltd.).
County designation
New York corporate filings indicate the county where the corporation's office is located.
Stock structure: set it intentionally
A corporation must state its authorized shares and whether shares have par value or not. We help you choose a practical structure that fits typical small-business needs (and flag when you should talk to counsel).
Service of process setup
A New York corporation must designate the Secretary of State as agent for service of process and include a U.S. address where process can be mailed.
Post-incorporation
What happens after you incorporate
Bylaws
Establish your corporate governance rules and procedures.
Organizational actions
Appoint initial directors and officers, handle organizational resolutions.
EIN, banking & recordkeeping
Get your EIN, open bank accounts, and set up ongoing biennial statement tracking.