2024 Interagency Small Business Tour

Learn more about corporations in NYS:

• Webpage: www.dos.ny.gov
• Email: [email protected]
• Customer Service: (518) 473-2492

Initial formation filings for domestic Business Corporations and Limited Liability Companies

Division of Licensing Services

• Apply for any license: https://dos.ny.gov/licensing-services
• Email: [email protected]
• Customer Service: (518) 474-4429

Division of Consumer Protection

• Advocating for and Empowering NY Consumers
  • www.dos.ny.gov/consumerprotection
  • Consumer Helpline: 1-800-697-1220
  • Twitter: @NYSConsumer
  • Facebook: Facebook.com/NYSConsumer

Open an online account at tax.ny.gov

For all business incentives TAX supports:

• Go to tax.ny.gov and search: business incentives

Check www.irs.gov for publications regarding business Structures & Expenses

• https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/business-structures
• Publication 535, Business Expenses
• Publication 587, Business Use of Your Home
• Publication 463, Travel, Gift, & Car Expenses

NYS-50 - Employers Guide to UI, Wage Reporting and Withholding Tax

• IRS Small Business Self Employed Business Structure

Taxpayer Rights Advocate Office

• www.tax.ny.gov/tra
• 518-530-4357

Office of the Ombudsman/Advocate for Business

Helpline: (518) 486-3331

Email: [email protected]

Website: wcb.ny.gov (search ‘Advocate for Business’)

• Advocate for Business Brochure
• What Business Owners Must Know About Workers’ Compensation
• WCB Requirements for Businesses Applying for Government Permits, Licenses, or Contracts
• Your Responsibilities as an Employer: Reporting Injury and Illness

Online accounts: NYSIF.com

List of Required Documents

Employer Coverage Check

Out of State Coverage

Learn More About NYSIF

Log in to Your nysif.com Online Account

Get A Quote for Workers' Comp

Get a Quote for Disability/Paid Family Leave

Get A Quote for Workers’ Comp Coverage Outside New York State

NYSIF Mental Wellness Resources for Employers

Required Records for A NYSIF Payroll Verification

Pay Your NYSIF Premium Bill

Report an Injury to NYSIF

Employer Coverage Check

NYSIF Safety Resources
 

Food Safety: https://agriculture.ny.gov/food-safety

Careers: https://www.cs.ny.gov/pco

Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide

Visit the New York State Liquor Authority website for information regarding licensing and permits, and answers to many questions.

File your license/permit renewal application here; you can now access your Renewal Advisory Letter here.

Helpful links for questions about an on-premises (bar/restaurant) or an off-premises (liquor store, grocery store) license.

LAMP allows you to explore New York State Liquor Authority-issued licenses.

Use our Forms Quick Find page to search for applications and documents.

Zone 1: David Stoler 929-729-1947 [email protected]

Zone 2: Jason Gough 518-925-4192 [email protected]

Zone 3: Jill Clark 716-855-7090 [email protected]

SLA Zones county list is here

Website: esd.ny.gov

Contact Information:

Dana Ochia, Director, Small Business and Technology Development, Liaison and Outreach

• 1-800-STATE NY (1-800-782-8369)
• (212) 803-3149
• [email protected]

Resources:

• Small Business and Technology Development Programs
• Small Business Training and Assistance
• Access to Capital
• Alternative Lenders Directory
• Immigrant Entrepreneur Center
• New York Ventures
• Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
• State Contracting Opportunities
• Strategic Workforce Development
• Employee Training Incentive Program
• Excelsior Jobs Program
• Innovation Resources
• New York Entertainment Workforce Diversity Grant Program
• Division of Tourism
• Film and TV
• Regional Economic Development Councils

Website: dol.ny.gov/

Business Services

DOL Small Business Services Liaison - email: [email protected]

Worker Protection

Labor Standards

Minimum Wage

Business Advocacy and Engagement

Website: Business Advocacy Office

Phone: (518) 457-2824

Email: [email protected]

A concise, easy guide to the many no-cost services offered to Small Businesses by New York State Department of Labor.