STEP 6: Getting your New York business license, permits and tax certificates
To operate a business in New York City, you will need a New York City business license as well as one from the state. Certain other cities in New York may also have requirements for permits and license – to find out which you require, contact the city manager’s office.
Whether you will need a business licence is also dependent on the industry or sector that your business will be operating. Some of the industries that will require licenses and permits include:
- Forestry sector
- Communications industry
- Mining sector
- Trash removal
- Food service industry
- Construction sector
How to check which licenses and permits you need
You can check on the following websites for a comprehensive list of the types of business licenses and permits you may need for your specific business:
- NYC Business Express.
- The New York StateLicense Center
- The New York City Business Wizard.
Resources
Startup assistance in New York
- Entrepreneurial Assistance Program Centers: Provides access to training and technical assistance.
- NYS Small Business Development Center: Provides free counselling and training on how to write a business plan and marketing plan.
Accessing Capital and Incentives
- New York Business Express:Provides a wizard to find resources on incentives and support.
- Financing programs: New York provides financing programs to assist businesses.
- NYS Empire State Development: Offers loans, grants and other incentives.