Knowledge Base
Resources for
NY Business Owners
Plain-language guides on everything you need to know after forming your New York LLC — from tax compliance to hiring your first employee.
Free Templates
Operating Agreements
New York law requires every LLC to have a written Operating Agreement within 90 days of formation. Download a free state-compliant template below.
PDF / Word · eForms (NY State Compliant)
Single-Member LLC Operating Agreement
A free template for New York LLCs with one owner. Covers management, capital contributions, distributions, and dissolution.
New York law requires all LLCs to adopt a written Operating Agreement within 90 days of formation.
Download Free TemplatePDF / Word · eForms (NY State Compliant)
Multi-Member LLC Operating Agreement
A free template for New York LLCs with multiple members. Includes ownership percentages, voting rights, and profit distribution provisions.
Customizable for member-managed or manager-managed structures under NY LLC Law.
Download Free TemplateIRS Forms
S Corporation Election Form
If you want your LLC to be taxed as an S Corporation, you must file IRS Form 2553 with the IRS. Download the official form below.
PDF · IRS Official Form
IRS Form 2553 — S Corporation Election
Form 2553 is used by eligible small business corporations and LLCs to elect S corporation tax treatment under Section 1362 of the Internal Revenue Code. Filing this form allows your LLC to pass income, losses, and deductions directly to shareholders, avoiding double taxation.
Generally must be filed no more than 2 months and 15 days after the beginning of the tax year in which the election is to take effect, or at any time during the preceding tax year.
Download Form 2553Sales Tax Registration
Certificate of Authority
If your LLC will make taxable sales in New York State, you must register with the NY Department of Taxation and Finance to obtain a Certificate of Authority before collecting sales tax.
PDF · NY Department of Taxation and Finance
Form DTF-17 — Certificate of Authority Application
Form DTF-17 is the application to register your LLC as a New York State sales tax vendor. Once approved, your Certificate of Authority allows you to collect sales tax from customers, make taxable sales, and issue or accept sales tax exemption certificates.
You must apply at least 20 days before making any taxable sale or providing any taxable service in New York State. Do not make taxable sales until you have received your Certificate of Authority.
Download Form DTF-17Sales Tax Forms
New York Resale Certificate
If your LLC purchases goods for resale, you can avoid paying sales tax at the time of purchase by presenting a valid Resale Certificate to your vendor.
PDF · NY Department of Taxation and Finance
Form ST-120 — Resale Certificate
Form ST-120 is a New York State sales tax exemption certificate that allows registered vendors to purchase goods for resale without paying sales tax. Present this completed form to your supplier at the time of purchase.
You must hold a valid New York State Certificate of Authority to use this form. Misuse of a resale certificate to avoid paying sales tax is a criminal offense under NY Tax Law.
Download Form ST-120