How to Set Up a C Corp in NY

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Businesses in New York need to be registered with the New York Secretary of State. If a New York C Corp is incorporated, you can search for it on the New York Secretary of State website to get more information. The Secretary of State of New York is the primary custodian of state records and business registrations.

If you need to dissolve a New York C Corp, they can also use the office of the Secretary of State.


Here's where I go to find the latest link to locate a C Corp: New York Secretary of State

When you find the C Corp, information typically available includes:

  • Recorded C Corp Name
  • New York C Corp Number
  • Registration Status
  • Address in New York
  • Agent of Service in New York
  • Agent Mailing Address
  • Phone Contact

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