Starting a venture in New York requires a precise, multi-agency approach. States Business Consulting simplifies the complex publication requirements and tax mandates of the Empire State.
I. New York Entity Formation
NY Business Express
The centralized hub for starting a business. Identify necessary permits and begin the legal formation of your LLC or Corporation.
Business Express PortalDepartment of State Filing
File Articles of Organization (LLC) or Certificate of Incorporation (Corp) via the DOS Corporation & Business Entity Database.
DOS Formation GuideTax Registration
Register for Sales Tax, Withholding Tax, and Corporate Tax through the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance.
NYS Tax RegistrationII. Publication & Compliance
LLC Publication (Sec. 206)
New York LLCs must publish a notice in two newspapers for 6 weeks and file an Affidavit of Publication with the DOS within 120 days.
Publication InstructionsBiennial Statements
- Statements due every 2 years
- Registered Agent Maintenance
- FinCEN Beneficial Ownership (BOI)
III. Professional Licensing & Labor
New York professional standards and labor laws are among the most robust in the nation:
NY Education Dept (OP)
The Office of the Professions (OP) manages licensing for over 50 professions, including healthcare, design, and accounting.
Office of the ProfessionsEmployer Portal (DOL)
Register for Unemployment Insurance and manage employee reporting through the NY Department of Labor.
DOL Employer ServicesWorkers' Comp Board
Ensure your business complies with New York's mandatory Workers' Compensation and Disability benefits insurance requirements.
Workers' Comp Board