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Not-for-profit corporations ("non-profits") must file a Certificate of Incorporation. Certificates are filed with the New York State Department of State (NYSDOS).
Businesses should consult an attorney to learn about legal structures.
Not-for-profits are corporations formed not for financial gain. Corporations must file applications and pay a fee.
Applicants are encouraged to file online.
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
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