Doing business in the Metro New York District

SBA’s Business Guide lists the requirements needed to start, grow, and expand your business. Since laws and taxes vary by state, here’s what you need to do before starting your business in our area.

Business name and registration

Register your business name with the county clerk where your business is located. If you are a corporation, you will also need to register with the Secretary of State.

Business licensing and zoning

Licenses are typically administered by a variety of state and local departments. It is important to consider zoning regulations when choosing a site for your business. Contact the local business license office where you plan to locate your business. You may not be permitted to conduct business out of your home or engage in industrial activity in a retail district.

Taxes

New York Taxpayer Assistance Centers
290 Broadway
New York, NY 10007
Phone: 212-436-1000

New York State Department of Taxation and Finance
W.A. Harriman State Office Building Campus
Albany, NY 12207
Phone: 518-457-5181

Health and safety

New York State Department of Labor
250 Schermerhorn St., First Floor 
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Phone: 718-780-9200

OSHA Offices in New York
201 Varick St., Room 908
New York, NY 10014
Phone: 212-620-3200

Need information on the local business landscape? SBA's Office of Advocacy has the latest demographic and statistics on local small business economic activity.