An LLC or LLP treated as a corporation, including an S corporation, for federal income tax purposes is treated as a corporation for New York tax purposes or as a New York S corporation if the New York S election is made (or if it is a mandated New York S corporation).
How to Start an S-Corp in New York Step 1 – Choose a name. Step 2 – Choose a registered agent. Step 3 – File Articles of Organization. Step 4 – Create an operating agreement. Step 5 – Apply for an EIN. Step 6 – Meet the New York LLC publication requirement. Step 7 – Apply for S Corp status with IRS Form 2553.
Every corporation, domestic or foreign, must have a Registered Agent with a registered office within the State of New York at all times.
Can I Be My Own Registered Agent in New York? You can appoint yourself as a registered agent, but doing so is largely pointless because the secretary of state will send copies of legal process to your designated address anyway.
Please note New York City does not have an S corporation election and does not recognize a New York State S corporation election. In general, federal subchapter S corporations and qualified subchapter S subsidiaries are subject to the GCT.
How to Start an S Corp in New York Step 1: Choose a Business Name. Step 2: Obtain EIN. Step 3: Certificate of Incorporation. Step 4: Registered Agent. Step 5: Corporate Bylaws. Step 6: Directors and Meeting Requirements. Step 7: Stock Requirements. Step 8: Biennial Statement.
While the profits from an S-corp are generally taxed at a lower rate than those of other corporate structures, the state and local tax rates to which an S-corp is subject can often be the deciding factor as to whether it or not it makes sense to use this entity structure from a tax perspective.
Every corporation, domestic or foreign, must have a Registered Agent with a registered office within the State of New York at all times.