How to Set Up a C Corp in NY

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If a C Corp is registered in New York, you can look it up at the New York Secretary of State. When starting a C Corp, it needs to be registered with the Secretary of State of New York. Business registrations in New York are the responsibility of the New York Secretary of State.

Another responsibility of the New York Secretary of State is the dissolution of businesses that are no longer active.


Start your search at the New York Secretary of State to find the C Corp you are looking for.

When you find the C Corp, several pieces of information are typically available.

  • Official Name
  • Number
  • Official Status
  • Contact Address
  • Registered Agent in New York
  • Registered Agent Mailing Address
  • C Corp Phone Number

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