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Get a business license online.
To register your business as a dba, you must get a business license online. Some states don’t require people who own businesses to have one. Still, in most places around the country, if you’re going to do business with customers and clients (and pay them money), then it’s best for everyone involved if you have some official proof that what they’re doing is legal.
The easiest way for most people is probably going through their local government office or city hall — they’ll usually have an online form where they can request this type of document; however, there are other options available too: some cities require written applications instead; others will accept faxed copies while others still might only accept handwritten versions. For those who live outside New York City but still want their paperwork processed quickly by someone other than themselves (or even faster than mailing out everything manually), there could be something else waiting patiently behind closed doors at City Hall.
Set up business bank accounts.
Register and maintain agents.
An agent is a person who represents you and your business in the state of New York. Agents can help with all kinds of things, including:
You may want to find an agent for various reasons: if you’re starting or have multiple businesses under one name. Here are some tips on how to register an agent:
Set up financial assets.
Find your accountant and lawyer.
You should also find an accountant and lawyer who are local to you so that they can help you with the paperwork. You want someone familiar with your business, industry, and what’s going on in your area. If you’re in a smaller city or town, it might be easier to find someone who knows all these things because they’ve worked there for years themselves!
If this sounds like too much work for one person (or even two), then consider hiring a third-party company instead:
There are many ways to start a business in New York, even if you’re an amateur.
There are many ways to start a business in New York, even if you’re an amateur. You can register a dba (doing business as) in New York and set up your office there. You can also set up bank accounts for the company, agents who will help with payroll and taxes, or financial assets that can be used as collateral for loans.
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