NewYorkStateIncorporation

One of the main reasons for small business owners to consider before creating LLC, Inc or a Trust is to understand that, in case of litigation, LLC / Inc / Trust cannot be  ProSe. Only a licensed attorney may represent an artificial entity such as a corporation, partnership, association, or trust in federal court. Hays v. Hamblen Family Irrevocable Trust (In re Hamblen)

Listing our address on your organizational paperwork so you don't have to get or list your personal / home address!! Your name and business address can be kept confidential. 

Business entity can choose to have a registered agent besides the New York Secretary of State, they will need to fulfill the following requirements:  Registered Agent must have a registered office in the state of New York with a valid street address, as a P.O. box is not allowed Registered Agent must be available during normal business hours on normal business days Registered Agent must be willing to accept and forward all important legal documents or business documents to the business owner in a timely fashion 

Do NOT form LLC in New York without reading this The New York publication requirement insists any newly formed New York LLC or corporation publish a copy of its Articles of Organization, or similar announcement, in two newspapers within a 120 day period following filing the formation documents. The newspapers will then issue an Affidavit of Publication which must be filed with the New York Department of State along with a Certification of Publication and a filing fee of $50.