Certificate of Incorporation for Corporations, Professional Service Corporations, and Not-for-Profit Corporations

Emergency Preparedness

Business Preparedness and Resiliency Program

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Insurance and Emergency Assistance

Find ways to ensure your business is financially prepared in case of an emergency.

Emergency Preparedness Resources

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Regulations

Regulations Index

A complete index of all the licenses, permits, and other regulations that may be required to do business in New York City.

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Tools

Step-by-Step Wizard

Use this tool to see your personalized list of City, State, and Federal licenses and permits needed to run your business.

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Incentives Estimator

Use this tool to see your customized list of City, State, and Federal incentives and tax credits that your business may qualify for.

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Emergency Preparedness Self-Assessment Tool

Use this tool to understand risks and get tailored recommendations to improve your emergency preparedness.

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Search My Transactions

Check the status of your business's applications and violations.

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All corporations based in New York State must file a Certificate of Incorporation. This certificate is filed with the NYS Department of State (NYSDOS).

Businesses from outside New York State must file for a Certificate of Authority. Click the following link to learn more about this requirement.

Requirements, application steps, and application materials, and fees vary by legal structure. Businesses should consult an attorney to learn about legal structures.

Additional resources

Certificate of Incorporation for Domestic Business Corporations

Certificate of Incorporation Professional Service for Domestic Corporations

Certificate of Incorporation for Domestic Not-for-Profit Corporations

Certificate of Incorporation for Corporations, Professional Service Corporations, and Not-for-Profit Corporations

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