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

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All corporations in New York State must file a Certificate of Incorporation with the New York State Department of State (NYSDOS).

Businesses from outside New York State must file for a Certificate of Authority.

Requirements, application steps, application materials and fees vary by legal structure. You should talk to an attorney to learn about business legal structures.

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Certificate of Incorporation for Domestic Business Corporations

Certificate of Incorporation Professional Service for Domestic Corporations

Certificate of Incorporation for Domestic Not-for-Profit Corporations

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