Legal Assistance

Emergency Preparedness

Business Preparedness and Resiliency Program

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

Insurance and Emergency Assistance

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

Emergency Preparedness Resources

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

Regulations

Regulations Index

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

Step-by-Step Wizard

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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Incentives Estimator

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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Emergency Preparedness Self-Assessment Tool

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

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Search My Transactions

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

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Legal Assistance

Get Free Legal Advice

Access a network of pro bono lawyers.

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Commercial Lease Assistance Program

Get help with your commercial lease.

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Mediating Establishment and Neighbor Disputes (MEND) NYC

Free mediation and conflict resolution services to address quality-of-life issues that impact both New York City residents and hospitality businesses (bars, clubs, restaurants, or live music venues).

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M/WBE Contract Legal Services

Free workshops and legal clinics to help NYC-certified M/WBEs understand business contracts, agreements, and related legal situations.

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Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH) Help Center

If you do not have a lawyer or a paid representative, OATH will provide you with the opportunity to speak with a Procedural Justice Coordinator who can provide you with legal information and resources to help you prepare for your administrative hearing at OATH.

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Business Services

Legal Assistance

Get Free Legal Advice

Commercial Lease Assistance Program

Mediating Establishment and Neighbor Disputes (MEND) NYC

M/WBE Contract Legal Services

Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH) Help Center