 NYS Government | |
|  Empire State Development's Division for Small Business | |
| NYS Department of Taxation and Finance | |
| NYS Department of Labor | |
| NYS Department of State | |
| NYS Workers' Compensation Board | |
| NYS Small Business Development Center | |
| NY Power Authority | |
| Office of the Attorney General | |
| New York First | |
| Federal Government | |
| All businesses are required to comply with certain federal regulations.
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| Business.Gov | |
| U.S. Department of Labor | |
| U.S. Environmental Protection Agency | |
| U.S. Food and Drug Administration | |
| U.S. Small Business Administration | |
| U.S. Social Security Administration | |
| U.S. Patent and Trademark Office | |
| Americans with Disabilities Act | |
| Federal Trade Commission | |
| Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) | |
| IRS-Small Business Tax Center | |
| Local Government | |
| In addition to New York State requirements, businesses may be subject to local laws and regulations. It is important to contact the village, town or city clerk where the business will be located, as well as the county clerk. The requirements for local licenses and permits may vary upon the location of your business. Examples of local considerations are zoning, parking and sign regulations, certificates of occupancy, and certain occupational licenses; such as those for auctioneers, electricians and plumbers. It is advisable to contact your local government first for any necessary approvals before filing for state permits.
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| Association of Towns | |
| New York State Association of Counties | |
| Official Municipality Websites | |
| NYC Government | |
| New York City imposes its own laws and regulations on businesses operating within the five boroughs. The NYC Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) enforces the city’s consumer protection law, weights and measures law, truth-in-pricing law, and the city’s licensing law. In order to operate legally in New York City, you may be required to get a license from the DCA.
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| NYC Business Solutions | |
| NYC Department of Consumer Affairs | |
| NYC Department of Small Business Services | |
| What Businesses Need to Know Guide | |
| Miscellaneous Resources | |
| Many resources are available to assist individuals wishing to start their own business. From preparing a business plan and choosing a business structure, to managing the expansion of a growing business or accessing capital, resources are available locally to help the entrepreneur.
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| Better Business Bureau | |
| The Business Council of New York State, Inc. | |
| Cornell University Cooperative Extension | |
| New York Chamber of Commerce Directory | |
| SCORE Counselors to America's Small Business | |