New York Business Incorporation Package to Incorporate Corporation
Overview of this form package
The New York Business Incorporation Package is a comprehensive collection of legal forms and guides designed to help users incorporate a corporation in New York State. Unlike other packages, this one offers both the essential documents needed to establish the corporation and additional forms for ongoing corporate governance, such as bylaws and meeting minutes. It makes the incorporation process streamlined and organized for first-time business owners and seasoned entrepreneurs alike.
What’s included in this form package
- New York Articles of Incorporation Certificate - Domestic For-Profit Corporation
- New York Bylaws for Corporation
- Annual Minutes
- Notices, Resolutions, Simple Stock Ledger and Certificate
- Minutes for Organizational Meeting
- Sample Transmittal Letter to Secretary of State's Office to File Articles of Incorporation
- Application of Name Reservation
- Election of 'S' Corporation Status and Instructions - IRS 2553
- I.R.S. Form SS-4 (to obtain your federal identification number)
When to use this document
This package is ideal when you want to:
- Establish a corporation in New York for your business.
- Ensure compliance with state-specific corporate requirements.
- Set up necessary corporate governance documents after incorporation.
- Apply for federal tax identification and potential Subchapter S tax treatment.
Intended users of this form package
- Entrepreneurs looking to start a business in New York.
- Business owners transitioning from sole proprietorship or partnership to a corporation.
- Individuals and teams planning to issue stock and manage a corporation.
- Anyone needing a structured approach to corporate formation that complies with New York laws.
Completing these forms step by step
- Review the included forms to familiarize yourself with the requirements.
- Decide on a corporate name and check its availability in New York.
- Fill out the Articles of Incorporation and any additional organizational forms.
- File the completed documents with the New York Secretary of State and pay the required fees.
- Obtain a Federal Tax Identification Number using Form IRS-SS-4.
- Consider filing Form IRS-2553 if you choose to elect S Corporation status.
Notarization details for included forms
Most forms in this package do not require notarization. However, local laws or specific situations may demand it. Our online notarization service, powered by Notarize, lets you complete the process through a verified video call, available anytime.
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Download a copy, print it, send it by email, or mail it via USPS—whatever works best for your next step.
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If this form requires notarization, complete it online through a secure video call—no need to meet a notary in person or wait for an appointment.
We protect your documents and personal data by following strict security and privacy standards.
Avoid these common issues
- Failing to reserve a corporate name before filing.
- Not following state-specific naming guidelines, leading to rejection of the application.
- Overlooking to hold an initial board meeting and document corporate minutes.
- Missing deadlines for tax elections or filings.
Why use this package online
- Convenient access to necessary forms and documents from anywhere.
- Edit and customize forms to meet your specific needs.
- Reliable document preparation endorsed by licensed attorneys.
- Saves time by providing detailed step-by-step guidance for incorporation.
Legal use & context
- The forms provided in this package are designed to be compliant with New York State laws.
- Using these forms helps ensure proper documentation and procedures are followed for legal protection.
- Failure to use proper forms could lead to legal complications or rejection of incorporation.
Main things to remember
- The New York Business Incorporation Package is essential for establishing a corporation in New York.
- It includes comprehensive documentation for both initial formation and ongoing corporate management.
- Properly following the steps in this package ensures compliance with state laws and regulations.
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The cost to start a New York limited liability company (LLC) is $200. This fee is paid to the New York Secretary of State when filing the LLC's Articles of Organization.
The fee for filing the Certificate of Incorporation is $125. The fee may be paid by cash, check, money order, MasterCard, Visa or American Express.
Choose a corporate name. File Certificate of Incorporation. Appoint a registered agent. Prepare corporate bylaws. Appoint directors and hold first board meeting. Issue stock. File a New York Biennial Statement.
What Is the Cheapest State to Incorporate? Delaware remains one of the more affordable states in which to form an LLC (14th lowest filing fee of 50 states). Delaware also ranks well for incorporation fees (17th lowest filing fee of 50 states).
Registered Office. Business Activity. Director's Details. Shareholders' Details. Shareholders' Details. Secretary Details (Not Compulsory) Person with Significant Control (PSC) Details Where the person is not a director, shareholder or secretary.
Business Name Reservation Form (Corps and LLCs) Articles of Incorporation (Corps only) Articles of Organization (LLCs only) Corporate Bylaws (Corps only) Operating Agreement (LLCs only)
Choose a corporate name. File Certificate of Incorporation. Appoint a registered agent. Prepare corporate bylaws. Appoint directors and hold first board meeting. Issue stock. File a New York Biennial Statement.
Please note that New York State law does not require a corporation to have a seal. Your telephone book's yellow pages or a yellow pages information operator (your area code + 555-1212) may be helpful in locating a legal stationery store.
For corporations, limited partnerships and limited liability companies, who must file with the State, the filing fee is $25, though corporations must also pay an additional county- specific fee. The corporation county fee is $100 for any county in New York City and $25 for any other county in New York State.
