Below are some additional helpful resources for your starting, growing and maintaining a business in the New York area.
Legal Resources
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NYS License Center: Business Wizard
New York has a business license wizard to help you see if you need a license or permit to operate within the state.
- The Small Business Association
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New York State Department of Labor Unemployment Benefits
The employer’s guide to NYS required unemployment benefits
- New York State Department of Labor
- The Department of Labor’s Fair Labor Standards
- The US Federal Department of Labor
- New York State’s Department of State Consumer Protection Division
- New York State’s Department of State
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U.S. Copyright Office
The requirements to file a copyright
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United States Patent and Trademark Office
Conduct a search of the US Patent and Trademark Office’s trademark database.
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Department of State, Division of Corporations, State Records & UCC: Restricted or Prohibited Words and Phrases
A complete list of prohibited and restricted words for use in business entity names.
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New York’s Certificate of Limited Partnership
New York’s Certificate of Limited Partnership forms
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New York State Department of Taxation and Finance: Partnership and LLC/LLP tax forms
New York State’s LLC tax filing forms
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Department of State, Division of Corporations, State Records & UCC: Biennial Statements
New York State’s biennial statement rules.
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New York State Department of Taxation and Finance: S Corporation tax forms
New York State’s subchapter-S forms.
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IRS: Form 2553, Election by a Small Business Corporation
IRS forms to elect to operate as a subchapter-S corporation.
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IRS: Apply for an Employer Identification Number (EIN) Online
The Internal Revenue Service’s website allows you to obtain an EIN online easily and quickly.
Local Attractions
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Long Island Aquarium
Get kissed by a sea lion at the Long Island Aquarium! A great trip for families!
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Long Island Children's Museum
A great visit for Long Island families! Explore all the museum has to offer!
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Jones Beach State Park
Long Island's popular beach destination - Jones Beach State Park!