Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I form a Nonprofit?
- How do I form an LLC?
- How do I form an S-Corporation or change my LLC’s tax classification?
- Where do I file my Company’s Charter?
- How do I get an Employer Identification Number (EIN)?
- What is New York Company/Corporate Law?
- What is Delaware Company/Corporate Law?
- What should a think about before launching my startup or new business?
How do I form a Nonprofit?
- Blog Post: How to Start a Nonprofit Organization in New York
- Blog Post: How to Start a New York 501(c)(3) Nonprofit/NGO
- Blog Post: Best State to Start a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit: DE vs. NY
- New York 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Certificate of Incorporation: pdf docx (free legal form)
- New York 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Bylaws: pdf docx (free legal form)
- New York 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Certificate of Incorporation Cover Letter: pdf docx (free legal form)
- Sample 501(c)(3) Conflict of Interest Policy: pdf docx (free legal form)
- Sample New York Corporate Sponsorship Agreement: pdf (free legal form)
How do I form an LLC?
How do I form an S-Corporation? How do I change my LLC’s tax classification?
- S-Corporations: IRS Guidance on Requirements and Filings
- LLC Tax Classifications: IRS Guidance on Requirements and Filings
Where do I file my Company’s Charter?
(Certificate of Incorporation/Articles of Organization)
How do I get an Employer Identification Number (EIN)?
- Applying for an EIN: Online and Paper Applications
- Understanding your EIN: IRS Publication 1635
What is the Company/Corporation Law in New York?
- Nonprofits: New York Not-For-Profit Corporation Law
- Corporations/PCs: New York Business Corporation Law
- LLCs/PLLCs: New York Limited Liability Company Law
- Partnerships/LPs/LLPs: New York Partnership Law
What is the Company/Corporation Law in Delaware?
- Corporations/Nonprofits: Delaware General Corporation Law
- LLCs/SLLCs: Delaware Limited Liability Company Act