Opening a Business in NYC

Emergency Preparedness

View information from the organizations that support businesses in preparing their employees, services, and facilities for emergencies.

Find ways to ensure your business is financially prepared in case of an emergency.

Find tools that can help you create a plan to ensure that your business is ready for anything.

Regulations

A complete index of all the licenses, permits, and other regulations that may be required to do business in New York City.

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Tools

Use this tool to see your personalized list of City, State, and Federal licenses and permits needed to run your business.

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Use this tool to see your customized list of City, State, and Federal incentives and tax credits that your business may qualify for.

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Use this tool to understand risks and get tailored recommendations to improve your emergency preparedness.

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Check the status of your business's applications and violations.

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The NYC Department of Small Business Services offers free resources to help you start a business in New York City.

Our NYC Business Solutions Centers (located in all five boroughs) can help you:

Connect to free one-on-one legal services to choose a legal structure, answer questions, review employment laws, and more
- Get free legal help with a commercial lease issue
Secure the financing that's right for your business
- Open bank accounts and retain an accountant and/or bookkeeper
Apply for incentives to reduce operating expenses
Find the right employees for your business
Prepare your business for unexpected emergencies

Our NYC Business Express Service Team (NYC BEST) can help you get licenses and permits faster + avoid/reduce fines and violations.