It serves as proof, or evidence, that the entity exists and is authorized to transact business in the state. Business entity laws vary among the states. The document the state provides may be called a “Certificate of Good Standing”, a “Certificate of Existence”, “Certificate of Authorization”, or something similar.
When do you need a New York Certificate of Status? A New York Certificate of Status is required when your business expands to another state (otherwise known as a foreign qualification) and needs to register in that state as a foreign corporation or LLC.
When do you need a New York Certificate of Status? A New York Certificate of Status is required when your business expands to another state (otherwise known as a foreign qualification) and needs to register in that state as a foreign corporation or LLC.
The exact name of the entity and its DOS ID number may be found by searching the name of the entity on the Department of State's Corporation & Business Entity Database.
(a) The board of directors shall consist of one or more members. The number of directors constituting the board may be fixed by the by-laws, or by action of the shareholders or of the board under the specific provisions of a by-law adopted by the shareholders.
Businesses that sell tangible personal property or taxable services in New York State need a Certificate of Authority. The certificate allows a business to collect sales tax on taxable sales. The certificate comes from the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance (DTF).
A certificate of good standing (also called a certificate of status in some states) is simply a written document from the state that verifies that, as of a certain date and for a certain period of time, your business is properly registered with the state and is legally authorized to conduct business.
Bylaws are internal documents, so they don't need to be filed with the New York Department of State like your Certificate of Incorporation. But even though the state government may never see your bylaws, they're still legally required for all New York corporations.
Corporate bylaws are legally required in New York. Under NY Bus Corp L § 601, corporate bylaws “shall be adopted” by a company's incorporators. That means that in New York, you'll need to adopt bylaws to comply with the law.