New York Business Entity Search

4,201,417 New York entities indexed from the New York Div. of Corporations. Free public search.

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How to search New York business entities

Every business that operates legally in New York files a public record with the New York Department of State, Division of Corporations. That record names the entity, identifies its registered agent for service of process, and tracks every formal filing through dissolution. Those records are open to anyone — that is the legal definition of a public registry.

Corporate.AI is a free, structured front door to New York's public business filings. We mirror the state's data, normalize it against records from 49 other jurisdictions, and add the cross-state intelligence (shared officers, shared registered agents, NAICS sector classification, beneficial-ownership signals) that a single-state portal cannot provide. Use the search above to look up any New York entity by name, by primary filing number, or by officer.

For absolute freshness — same-day filings, formal certificates of good standing, certified document copies — you should also have the New York Div. of Corporations portal bookmarked. We link directly to it from this page.

About the New York Div. of Corporations

The New York Department of State, Division of Corporations is the office of record for every business entity formally registered in New York. They maintain the public registry, accept new filings, and issue certificates of good standing. Corporate.AI mirrors and normalizes this data alongside records from 49 other jurisdictions.

Domestic LLC filing fee
~$200
Domestic Corp filing fee
~$125

New York requires LLCs to publish notice of formation in two newspapers, a unique requirement that can add $1,000–$2,000 to the cost of forming an LLC in NYC counties.

New York business entity search FAQ

How do I search New York business entities?▶

Use the search box above to query Corporate.AI for any New York-registered LLC, corporation, nonprofit, or partnership. You can also search directly at the New York Div. of Corporations's public registry portal. Corporate.AI consolidates New York entity records with cross-state filings (foreign registrations, officer overlap, registered-agent networks) so a single search returns more context than the state portal alone.

Is New York business entity search free?▶

Yes. Public New York business filings are open records. Corporate.AI never charges to look up an entity, its registered agent, officers, or filing history. The New York Div. of Corporations also offers free public search; premium services (certified copies, certificates of good standing) typically cost $200 or more depending on document type.

What information is included in a New York entity search?▶

Each New York entity record on Corporate.AI includes the registered legal name, entity type (LLC, Corporation, LP, Nonprofit), formation date, current status, primary filing number assigned by the New York Div. of Corporations, registered agent (when published), officer roster (when published), and full filing history. We also surface entities that share officers, registered agents, or NAICS sector classifications across all 50 states.

How do I get a New York certificate of good standing?▶

A certificate of good standing (sometimes called a certificate of existence or status certificate) must be issued by the New York Div. of Corporations directly — Corporate.AI does not issue official certificates. You can typically request one online from the New York Div. of Corporations for $50–$50 with same-day or 24-hour turnaround. The certificate confirms the entity is in good standing as of the issuance date.

How do I look up a registered agent in New York?▶

Every New York business entity is required to designate a registered agent — a person or company authorized to receive service of process at a New York street address. Corporate.AI's registered-agent index lets you reverse-search: given an agent name, see every New York entity that has designated them. This pattern is useful for due diligence, beneficial-ownership analysis, and competitive research. The New York Div. of Corporations's portal supports forward lookup (entity → agent) but typically not reverse lookup.

What's the difference between an LLC and a corporation in New York?▶

A New York LLC (limited liability company) is the most common entity type for small businesses — it offers liability protection with pass-through taxation and minimal corporate formalities. A New York corporation (typically a C-corp or S-corp) is owned by shareholders, governed by a board, and is the standard vehicle for raising outside investment. Formation fees are similar — $200 for an LLC vs $125 for a corporation in New York as of 2026 — but the tax, governance, and capital-raising profiles differ significantly.

How recent is the New York business data on Corporate.AI?▶

New York entity records on Corporate.AI are refreshed from the New York Div. of Corporations's public feed on the cadence the state publishes — daily, weekly, or monthly depending on jurisdiction. Each entity page displays a "last refreshed" timestamp so you can verify how recent the underlying record is. For absolute freshness, cross-check against the New York Div. of Corporations's live portal (linked above) before relying on a record for legal or contractual purposes.

Can I download New York business entity data?▶

Yes. Corporate.AI's REST API and MCP server expose New York entity records in machine-readable form for licensed use cases — KYC/AML programs, sales prospecting, journalism, academic research. Bulk downloads of the New York Div. of Corporations's underlying data are typically available directly from the state, sometimes free and sometimes for a fee. See our /api page for licensing terms.