Section 1314. Actions or special proceedings against foreign corporations

(a)  An action or special proceeding against a foreign corporation may
  be maintained by a resident of this state or by a  domestic  corporation
  of any type or kind for any cause of action.
    (b) Except as otherwise provided in this article, an action or special
  proceeding  against  a  foreign corporation may be maintained by another
  foreign corporation of any type or kind or  by  a  non-resident  in  the
  following cases only:
    (1)  Where  it  is  brought  to  recover  damages  for the breach of a
  contract made or to be performed  within  this  state,  or  relating  to
  property  situated  within  this  state at the time of the making of the
  contract.
    (2) Where the subject matter of the litigation is situated within this
  state.
    (3) Where the cause of action arose within this  state,  except  where
  the object of the action or special proceeding is to affect the title of
  real property situated outside this state.
    (4)  Where, in any case not included in the preceding subparagraphs, a
  non-domiciliary would be subject to the  personal  jurisdiction  of  the
  courts  of  this  state  under section 302 of the civil practice law and
  rules.
    (5) Where the defendant is a foreign  corporation  doing  business  or
  authorized to do business in this state.
    (c)  Paragraph  (b)  does  not apply to a corporation which was formed
  under the laws of the United States and which  maintains  an  office  in
  this state.