Trade Association Application

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A Trade Association Registration is required for any entity operating in a New York City designated public wholesale market whose primary purpose is the promotion, management or self regulation of a market or businesses at a New York City designated public wholesale market Trade Association Registration expires every (3) three years.

Complete the application for Trade Association Registration linked above under Application Materials.
Notarized Certifications (signed by an officer), included in the Trade Association Registration Application, linked above.
Notarized Release Authorization (signed by an officer), included in the Trade Association Registration Application, linked above.
Relevant business certificates. For Sole Proprietors operating under a name other than the name of the business owner must have a certified copy of the Certificate of Doing Business filed with the County Clerk in the county in which the business is located. For all Partnerships, a copy of the current partnership agreement and Certificate of Partnership, certified by the County Clerk in the county in which the business is located is required. All Corporations must submit a copy of the Certificate of Incorporation filed with the Secretary of State.
Documents relating to any forfeiture, receivership or independent monitoring such as liens or bankruptcy proceedings related to the business.
Trade Association Officer Disclosure Form (for each officer). Linked above under Application Materials.
The Trade Association Registration Application fee is $4,000.00.

List of accepted payment methods.

  • Discover
  • MasterCard
  • Visa
  • Check
  • Certified Check
  • Bank Check
  • Money Order
Applying for a Business Integrity Commission Trade Association Registration does not satisfy other regulatory requirements of City, State or Federal agencies. It is the individuals responsibility to apply for authorizations required by other City, State and Federal agencies.
Submit the original and one copy of the completed application and all required documentation (identified in the Prerequisites section above) to the License Unit at the Business Integrity Commission in person or by mail at the address below.
Once an application has been reviewed and accepted, the applicant will remain in a pending status until completion of a background investigation.
Applicants are notified by mail when an approval is granted
NYC Business Integrity Commission (BIC)
Licensing Center
100 Church Street, 20th Floor
New York
NY
10007
http://www.nyc.gov/bic
(212) 437-0555
(646)-500-7096
Trade Association Application