Trade Association Application

You need a Trade Association Registration to work in a New York City public wholesale market. This group should help manage or promote the market or businesses in the market.

The Trade Association Registration expires every three years.

• Fill out the Trade Association Registration form.

• An officer must sign the notarized certifications. These are in the Trade Association Registration form.

• An officer must sign the notarized release authorization. This is also in the Trade Association Registration form.

• Gather business certificates:

  • Sole proprietors: If you use a name other than your own, get a certified copy of the Certificate of Doing Business from the county clerk where the business is located.
  • Partnerships: Get a copy of the partnership agreement and Certificate of Partnership from the county clerk where the business is located.
  • Corporations: Get a copy of the Certificate of Incorporation from the Secretary of State.

• Gather documents about any liens, bankruptcy or other legal issues related to your business.

• Fill out the Trade Association Officer Disclosure Form for each officer.

• Pay the $4,000 Trade Association Registration fee.

Accepted payment methods:

• Discover
• Mastercard
• Visa
• Check
• Certified check
• Bank check
• Money order

Applying for a Business Integrity Commission Trade Association Registration does not meet other requirements from City, State or federal agencies.

It is your responsibility to apply for permits needed by other City, State and federal agencies.