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Registered Agent Services in New York (NY)

If you’re thinking about starting a business in the state of New York, one of the first and most important responsibilities you will have as a business owner involves designating a “registered agent.” Registered agents in New York are responsible for receiving all official documents and notices the state may send you (commonly referred to as “service of process”) and forwarding them to your company. State laws require having a registered agent in New York to ensure that the state is able to reach your company, whether it’s to issue a legal summons, deliver tax files, or in some cases, to notify you of a lawsuit being brought against you. Whatever the case may be, these communications are often important and highly sensitive. Managing them responsibly is critical to the long-term growth of your business.

National Registered Agent, Inc., (NRAI) is a professional provider of New York state registered agents and services. Our extensive team of experts has considerable experience working with the laws of New York State and can help ensure that your company remains fully compliant with all state regulations and obligations. This is key to maintaining good standing with the state and enabling the prosperity and longevity of your company. NRAI’s network of attorneys and professionals extends not only throughout New York, but across the entire country. We can serve you in any state, should you decide to move or expand your operations one day. We make this process simple and hassle-free, so that you can focus valuable time and energy on managing your business.

To learn more about what NRAI can do for you in New York, call (800) 520-6724 for a personalized consultation with one of our customer service representatives. We understand that your business is unique. NRAI prides itself on its individualized service that ensures that your business gets the specialized solution it needs. You can also learn more about registered agents, and contact us via our quick quote form. Even if you have already designated a NY registered agent, we can help you make a seamless transition to NRAI’s services. Call us today to get started.

Whether you are forming a new company (domestic) in the State of New York or registering an out-of-state company (foreign) to do business in New York, you will need to choose a registered agent to represent your company. Below are brief guidelines for how to go about forming or registering either a corporation or a limited liability company (LLC) for business in the State of New York.

Forming a Domestic Limited Liability Company in New York

The name you select for your LLC in New York must contain the words, “Limited Liability Company,” or one of the abbreviations: “L.L.C.” or “LLC.” Consult Section 204 of the Limited Liability Company Law for a list of prohibited words or phrases. Designate a registered agent in New York and a registered office where your company will receive service of process from the state. Send the NY Department of State an executed copy of the Certificate of Organization, which the Department will file and issue a filing receipt. Submit a $25 fee for filing the Certificate, made payable to the New York Secretary of State.

Registering a Foreign Limited Liability Company in New York

The name you select for your LLC in New York must meet the same standards as domestic LLCs (see above). Designate a registered agent in NY state and a registered office where your company will receive service of process from the state. Send the NY Department of State the following documents:

Within 120 days of filing the Application for Authority, remember to publish a copy of the application once a week for six consecutive weeks in two newspapers of the county in which the foreign LLC is located. Also file with the NY Department of State an affidavit of publication, as issued by the newspapers. Submit a $250 fee for filing the Certificate of Authority, along with a $25 fee per affidavit of publication from each of the two designated newspapers. Checks should be made payable to the New York Secretary of State.

Forming a New York Domestic Corporation

The name you select for your corporation in New York must contain one of the following words: "corporation," "incorporated," "limited," "corp.," "inc.," or "ltd." Consult Section 301 of the Business Corporation Law for a list of prohibited words or phrases. Designate a registered agent in New York and a registered office where your company will receive service of process from the state. Send the NY Department of State an executed copy of the Certificate of Incorporation, which the Department will file and issue a filing receipt. Submit a $25 fee for filing the Certificate of Incorporation, along with a minimum organization tax of $10. See state fee schedule to determine the exact amount your corporation owes.

Registering a Foreign Corporation in New York State

The name you select for your foreign corporation must meet the same standards as domestic corporations (see above). Designate a New York State registered agent and a registered office where your company will receive service of process from the state. Send the NY Department of State the following documents:

Submit a $225 fee for filing the Certificate of Authority. The check should be made payable to the New York Secretary of State.