NYC Business Express can help you start a business in New York City. Obtain a customized list of City, State, and Federal permit, license, tax, incentive, and other useful information for your business

NYC Business Express is offered to assist you with obtaining general license, permit, tax, incentive, and other useful information online. NYC Business Express will be adding additional sectors and functionality over the next year; while it is being developed information contained on this website may not be comprehensive and service disruptions may occur.

The City has made every effort to provide accurate and timely information on this site however the applicability and comprehensiveness of the information is dependent on the accuracy and comprehensiveness of the information you provide. In addition, NYC Business Express does not provide a comprehensive source of all information needed to start and run a business nor does it provide comprehensive information regarding typical County, State or Federal requirements. Use these links to search for New York City, State, and Federal information not currently included on NYC Business Express.

For additional support starting and operating a business, call 311 or visit NYC Business Solutions. For assistance using NYC Business Express, visit our Help page, email us, or call 311 and ask for NYC Business Express. Visit our FAQ page to learn which business sectors are currently included on NYC Business Express.