New york business entity search

The New York State Department of State's Division of Corporations, State Records and Uniform Commercial Code (DOS) maintains a database of business entities registered in the state. You can search for business entities in New York using the following methods:

Online Search

1. Visit the New York State Department of State's website at www.dos.ny.gov.
2. Click on "Business Entities" and then "Search Business Entities".
3. Enter the business name, entity type (e.g., corporation, limited liability company, partnership), or filing ID number.
4. Click "Search" to retrieve the search results.

Search Options

You can search for business entities in New York using various criteria, including:

• Business name
• Entity type (e.g., corporation, LLC, partnership)
• Filing ID number
• County
• City
• Zip code
• Status (e.g., active, inactive, dissolved)

Search Results

The search results will display the following information:

• Business name
• Entity type
• Filing ID number
• Status
• County
• City
• Zip code
• Date of formation
• Date of dissolution (if applicable)
• Registered agent information

Additional Information

You can also access additional information about a business entity, such as:

• Business purpose
• Registered office address
• Mailing address
• Officers and directors (for corporations)
• Members and managers (for LLCs)
• Partners (for partnerships)

Fees

There is no fee to search for business entities in New York. However, you may need to pay a fee to access additional information or to obtain certified copies of documents.

Tips

• Be sure to search for the exact business name, as variations in spelling or punctuation may not yield accurate results.
• If you're searching for a specific entity type, use the entity type filter to narrow your search results.
• Keep in mind that the search results may not reflect the current status of the business entity, as the database may not be updated in real-time.