A New York Business Certificate is a document issued by the New York State Department of State that serves as official proof that a business is legally registered to conduct activities in the state of New York. It is also known as a "Certificate of Authority" or a "Certificate of Incorporation." There are three primary types of New York Business Certificates: (1) Certificate of Incorporation (Form DOS-1301), (2) Certificate of Authority (Form DOS-1300), and (3) Limited Liability Company Certificate of Organization (Form DOS-1203). The Certificate of Incorporation is issued when a company incorporates in New York, while the Certificate of Authority is issued when a business registers to conduct activities in the state without incorporating. The Limited Liability Company Certificate of Organization is issued when an LLC is formed in New York.
A New York Business Certificate is a document issued by the New York State Department of State that serves as official proof that a business is legally registered to conduct activities in the state of New York. It is also known as a "Certificate of Authority" or a "Certificate of Incorporation." There are three primary types of New York Business Certificates: (1) Certificate of Incorporation (Form DOS-1301), (2) Certificate of Authority (Form DOS-1300), and (3) Limited Liability Company Certificate of Organization (Form DOS-1203). The Certificate of Incorporation is issued when a company incorporates in New York, while the Certificate of Authority is issued when a business registers to conduct activities in the state without incorporating. The Limited Liability Company Certificate of Organization is issued when an LLC is formed in New York.