New York Business License

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General Business License Requirements for New York.

Business licenses are often required of business entities, regardless of their products and services. This page provides an overview of business license requirements in New York.

New York General Business Licenses

New York Business License

Not required



General Business License licensure is not required on the State level in New York.

New York does not have a general business license at the state level, but local licenses are often required.

Local General Business Licenses

Cortland County Business Certificate

Agency:Cortland County Clerk's Office (NY)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Village of Hempstead Business License

Agency:Village of Hempstead Pre-Submission/Planning Board, Building Department and the Business License Bureau (NY)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application

Agency Fee:

$300

Notarize:Required

Registration Renewal

Form:

Business License Application (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$300

Due:

Biennially by the anniversary of registration.

Notarize:Required

Learn about general business licensing requirements in other states: