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Business Name Search In New York
Search your business name for availability in seconds.
Search your business name for availability in seconds.
We search across US state registries with the most recent
information available to provide accurate results.
Type in the business name you want and we'll tell you if it's available.
We provide the best, up-to-date results so you can select with confidence.
Incorporate your company with the name of your choice, all in one place.
Having a great business name is a big step in your company’s journey.
Below are some tips to help ensure your desired business name is available.
Using generic words will increase the chance of having similarities with other companies' names, which might end up in a rejection by your state of choice. Having an unique name, together with a highly detailed description of your business, will significantly increase your chances of getting approved.
Both Delaware and Wyoming have thousands of registered companies, so there is a high chance that the one-word name that you chose is already taken. Picking two or more words will greatly increase your odds of getting an available name.
The reason for this is that since every foreign word needs to be translated to English, your process will be on hold until the translation is provided. If you still decide to go with a foreign word in your business name, please provide us the translation as soon as possible.
There are certain names that need to be physically mailed in to the Secretary of State for further review. You can find more information here.
We search across US state registries with the most recent
information available to provide accurate results.
First, you’ll need to identify a strong name that’s available in New York.
Your registered agent must live in New York and be available during business hours.
Next, you’ll need to file your application and pay the NY incorporation fee ($200 for LLCs, $125 for C-Corps).
New York requires new LLCs (not C-Corps) to publish notice of incorporation. We’ll take care of this requirement if you incorporate through Firstbase —founders only pay the standard cost of publication.
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