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Out-of-state corporations doing business in New York may need a Certificate of Authority. This certificate comes from the New York State Department of State (NYSDOS).
Businesses should consult an attorney to learn about legal structures.
Out-of-state corporations that want to do business in New York State apply for this certificate. Corporations need to provide proof of incorporation in their home state or country. Applicants must provide a fee.
Businesses do not always need a Certificate of Authority to do business in New York State. If a business has already been conducting business in New York, it will need permission from the State Tax Commission to file for a Certificate. Contact the Commission directly at (518) 485-2639 to get consent.
Out-of-state not-for-profit corporations that want to do business in New York State file the Application for Authority for Foreign Not-for-Profit Corporations.
Additional resources
NYS Department of State
Address
Division of Corporations
One Commerce Plaza
99 Washington Avenue, 6th Floor
Albany NY 12231
Division of Corporations
One Commerce Plaza
99 Washington Avenue, 6th Floor
Albany NY 12231
Website
http://www.dos.ny.gov/
Email
corporations@dos.ny.gov
Phone
(518) 473-2492
Fax
(518) 474-1418
Deaf, hearing impaired, and speech-disabled callers, please call 711.
NYS Department of State
Address
123 William Street, 19th Floor
New York NY 10038-3804
123 William Street, 19th Floor
New York NY 10038-3804
Email
licensing@dos.ny.gov
Phone
(518) 473-2492
NYS Department of Taxation and Finance
Address
W.A. Harriman Campus
Albany NY 12227
W.A. Harriman Campus
Albany NY 12227
Phone
(518) 485-6027
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