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Use the EasyStart scenarios below to learn about the minimum requirements for opening and operating a business in New York City.
Because these scenarios list minimum requirements, you may need additional permits and licenses based on your unique business plan.
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This scenario includes the basic requirements for a business offering
Security Guard Services. It does not include the requirements for
offering related services such as guard dog services, operating an armored car,
or installing, maintaining or repairing security or fire alarm
systems.
Administrative and Support Services comprises establishments engaged in activities that support the day-to-day operations of other organizations. The processes employed in this sector (e.g., general management, personnel administration, clerical activities, cleaning activities) are often integral parts of the activities of establishments found in all sectors of the economy. Activities performed include: office administration, hiring and placing of personnel, document preparation and similar clerical services, solicitation, collection, security and surveillance, and cleaning services. This includes Collection agencies, Credit Bureaus, Travel Agencies, Investigation and Security Services, and Janitorial Services.
This scenario includes the requirements for an amusement arcade that will offer computer and arcade games. It does not include the requirements for selling food and beverages or for offering pool and / or billiards.
This scenario includes the requirements for a bowling alley serving food and serving either liquor only, or liquor in additional to beer and / or wine. It does not include the requirements for selling beer and / or wine only.
This scenario includes the basic requirements for motion picture or TV filming in New York City. It does not include the requirements for operating a movie theater, selling admission tickets, holding a red carpet event, or filming in certain public and private spaces in New York City.
This scenario includes the requirements for a nightclub that will serve food, offer patron dancing, and that will serve either liquor only, or liquor in additional to beer and / or wine. It does not include the requirements for serving beer and / or wine only, serving food prepared with gas cooking equipment, kosher and / or halal foods, frozen desserts, or for holding a red carpet event.
This scenario includes the requirements for starting and operating a performing arts group / company in New York City but does not include the requirements for operating a theater or performance hall, filming, constructing a temporary performance structure, or selling admission tickets.
This scenario includes the basic requirements for
opening a theater or concert hall in New York City. This scenario is for
a business that will accommodate more than 75 people indoors or 200 people
outdoors, and will sell admission tickets. It does not include the
requirements for selling food and beverages, holding a red carpet event, or
selling any products at retail.
The Arts, Entertainment and Recreation sector includes
businesses that operate facilities or provide services to meet the cultural,
entertainment, and recreational interests of their patrons. This includes
establishments that are involved in producing, promoting, or participating in
live performances, events or exhibits intended for public viewing;
establishments that preserve and exhibit objects and / or site of historical,
cultural, or educational interest; and establishments that operate facilities
and / or provide services that enable patrons to participate in recreational
activities or pursue amusement, hobby, and leisure-time
interests.
This scenario includes the requirements for a business that will engage in
New Construction. This does not include requirements for removing
construction debris, performing cutting, welding, electrical or plumbing work or
using tar kettles or powder ammunition tools during the construction
process.
This scenario includes the requirements for a business that will provide
contract Plumbing Services. This does not include the requirements
for installing a boiler or fire suppression related plumbing such as sprinklers,
standpipes, fire pumps, cutting or welding.
This scenario includes the requirements for operating a business that will
renovate, repair, and/or fix residential property. This does not
include the requirements removing construction debris or engaging in a
project that will last more than three months.
The Construction sector includes establishments primarily engaged in the construction or renovation of buildings or engineering projects. Establishments primarily engaged in the preparation of sites for construction and establishments primarily engaged in subdividing land for sale as building sites also are included in this sector.
This scenario includes the basic requirements for operating a Bank.
This does not include requirements for offering safe deposit services,
issuing, selling or redeeming traveller's checks or issuing money
orders.
This scenario includes the basic requirements for operating a Credit
Union. This does not include the requirements for safe deposit
services or issuing, selling, or redeeming traveller's checks.
This scenario includes the basic requirements for a Health Insurance
Agency that will offer Accident and/or Health Insurance services. It does
not include requirements for offering any other types of insurance (such as,
Life or Mortgage Guaranty Insurance) or insurance services (such as, acting as
an Independent Adjuster or Limited Agent).
This scenario includes the requirements of a Mortgage Company
offering loan services that will employ a mortgage broker. This does not
include the requirements for a mortgage banker.
Finance and Insurance comprises establishments primarily engaged in financial transactions (transactions involving the creation, liquidation, or change in ownership of financial assets) and / or in facilitating financial transactions. This includes Banks, Mortgage Brokers, Credit Unions, Credit card issuance, Insurance Companies, Funds, Trusts and other investment vehicles.
This scenario includes the requirements for a bar that will serve
either liquor only, or liquor in addition to beer and / or wine. This also
includes the requirements for serving food. It does not include the
requirements for a bar that will serve wine or beer only, or for patron
dancing.
This scenario includes the requirements for a bar that will serve either liquor only, or liquor in addition to beer and / or wine, and that will offer patron dancing. It does not include the requirements for a bar that will serve wine or beer only, or for serving food.
This scenario includes the requirements for a bar that will serve either liquor only, or liquor in addition to beer and / or wine. It does not include the requirements for a bar that will serve wine or beer only, for serving food or for patron dancing.
This scenario includes the requirements for a restaurant serving food. It does not include the requirements for using gas cooking equipment, serving kosher and / or halal foods, or serving beer, wine or liquor.
This scenario includes the basic requirements for opening a catering business in New York City. It does not include the requirements for using gas cooking equipment, prearing and serving bakery products, or food processing.
This scenario includes the basic requirements for operating a mobile food vending cart in New York City. It does not include the requirements for operating in a New York City Park , or selling kosher and / or halal foods.
This scenario includes the requirements for a restaurant that will serve food and perform a renovation or construction on a building in New York City. It does not include the requirements for using gas cooking equipment, serving kosher and / or halal foods, or serving beer, wine and / or liquor.
This scenario includes the requirements for a restaurant serving food, and serving either liquor only, or liquor in addition to beer and / or wine. It does not include the requirements for using gas cooking equipment, or serving kosher and / or halal foods, or for serving beer and / or wine only.
The food and beverage services sector includes businesses that prepare meals, snacks, and beverages to customers for immediate on-premises and off-premises consumption. There is a wide range of establishments in this sector; while some provide food and drink only, others offer various combinations of seating space, waiter / waitress services and incidental amenities, such as limited entertainment.
This sector excludes establishments operating dinner cruises. Food services and drink activities at hotels and motels, amusement parks, theaters, casinos, country clubs, and similar recreational facilities; and civic and social organizations are included in this sub-sector when these services are provided by a separate establishment primarily engaged in providing food and beverage services.
This scenario includes the basic requirements for starting and operating a dentist’s office in New York City that will employ a dentist, dental assistant and dental hygienist, and that will apply anesthesia. It does not include the requirements for any dental specialty or for operating a clinical laboratory.
This scenario includes the basic requirements for starting and operating a health club in New York City. It does not include the requirements for serving food and / or beverages, or for offering massage therapy, a swimming pool, a sauna, or tanning beds.
This scenario includes the basic requirements for starting and operating a nursing care facility in New York City that will employ a nurse aide and nursing home administrator. It does not include the requirements for hiring nurses or physicians.
This scenario includes the basic requirements for starting and operating a pharmacy in New York City that will employ a licensed pharmacist. It does not include the requirements for selling food and / or beverages, cigarettes, lottery tickets, or operating a stoop stand.
This scenario includes the basic requirements for starting and operating a physician’s office in New York City, but does not include the requirements for particular medical specialties or operating a clinical laboratory.
The Health Care sector comprises establishments that provide health care and assistance to individuals. The services provided by the establishments in this sector are delivered by trained professionals. Many businesses in this sector are defined based on the educational degree held by the practitioners included in the industry.
This scenario includes the basic requirements for operating a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) that
places its own employees in a permanent role with another firm.This scenario also includes the requirements for managing commonly outsourced services such as payroll and tax administration.
The Management of Companies and Enterprises sector
includes businesses that hold the securities of other firms and their subsidiary
firms and, businesses involved in the management of other businesses. Businesses in this sector may also perform
activities for other businesses that are often otherwise conducted
in-house.
The Manufacturing Sector includes establishments primarily engaged in the mechanical, physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products.
This scenario includes the requirements for a business that will provide
Apartment Rental service. This includes the requirements for providing
information about apartment availibility and locations and requirements for
conducting sale and rental negotiations.
This scenario includes the requirements for a
Property Management Company. This includes requirements for collecting
rent and providing information about the location and availability of
property.
This scenario includes the requirements for a business that will engage in
the sale of commercial and/ or residential property. This includes the
requirements for conducting rental and sales negotiations. This does not
include requirements for hiring an associate who will work under a licensed
Real Estate Broker.
This scenario includes the requirements for a business that will primarily
engage in the appraisal of commercial and residential real estate. This does
not include the requirements for appraisal of specific types of real
property.
The Real Estate sector includes businesses primarily engaged in the rental, sale or appraisal of real property. This includes Real Estate Agents and Brokers, Real Estate Appraisers, and Real Estate Salespersons.
This scenario displays the requirements for operating a Car Rental
business. This includes the requirements for offering insurance to customers,
and does not include requirements for leasing, processing registrations,
and / or title transactions.
The Rental and Leasing sector includes establishments primarily engaged in renting, leasing, or otherwise allowing the use of tangible or intangible assets. This includes Real Estate Agents and Brokers, Passenger Car Rentals, etc.
This scenario includes the requirements for a Convenience Store that will sell beer, lottery tickets, milk, eggs, pre-packaged meat, and frozen desserts. It does not include the requirements for selling liquor or preparing food.
This scenario includes the requirements for a Electronics Store that will offer repairs. It does not include the requirements for selling used merchandise.
This scenario includes the requirements for a Florist that will sell plants and use pesticides. It does not include the requirements for growing plants.
This scenario includes the requirements for a Grocery Store that will sell beer, cider and / or wine, lottery tickets, prepare food, and will sell milk, eggs, pre-packaged meat and frozen desserts. It does not include the requirements for selling liquor, for preparing and / or selling baked goods, or selling merchandise from a stand outside of the grocery store.
This scenario includes the basic requirements for a Liquor Store. It does not include the requirements for a liquor store that will sell beer and / or wine only.
This scenario includes the requirements for a Pharmacy that will operate with a licensed pharmacist and sell prescription drugs. It does not include the requirements for preparing and / or selling food, or developing film.
The Retail sector includes any entity whose primary business is the sale of merchandise, generally without transformation. The Retail sector includes store retailers, operating locations designed to attract walk-in customers, and non-store retailers, operating via catalogs, door-to-door, vending machines, food sales, etc.
This sector includes businesses that provide incidental services in addition to retailing.
Learn the minimum requirements for a businesses offering auto repair and inspection services in New York City. This scenario does not include information on safety and emissions inspections, painting vehicles, towing or selling motor vehicles, etc.
This scenario includes the requirements for a Beauty Salon that will offer hair cutting and hair removal, manicures and pedicures, makeup application, shampooing, and becoming a licensed cosmetologist. It does not include other services such as shaving, hair weaving, tanning, massaging, opening a barber shop, etc.
This scenario includes the requirements for offering Legal Services as a New York State certified lawyer, but does not include any further professional qualifications.
TheService sectorincludes any entity that provides a service to the public. Examples of businesses in the service sector include, but are not limited to, those that provide legal advice and representation; financial assistance, advertising and photographic services; personal care and laundry service.
This scenario includes the requirements for a company that will provide
limousine services. This includes the requirements for owning and
operating a luxury limousine to transport passengers. This does not
include the requirements for operating a fleet of 200 or more vehicles.
This scenario includes the requirements for a company that will provide
Taxi (cab) services. This includes the requirements for owning and
operating a yellow cab and managing a yellow cab and its drivers. This does
not include the requirements for operating a fleet of 200 or more
vehicles
The Transportation sector includes establishments providing transportation of passengers and cargo, scenic and sightseeing transportation, and support activities related to modes of transportation. This includes Air, Water, Rail, Truck, and Pipeline Transportation in addition to Taxi and Limousine and Ground Passenger Transportation.
This scenario includes the requirements for a warehouse that will store consumer goods and will use forklifts powered with liquefied petroleum gas. This does not include the requirements for storing hazardous materials, tires or tire products, or lumber.
This scenario includes the requirements for a warehouse that will store food for wholesale distribution in a refrigerated warehouse using a floor mounted refrigeration system that will use a compressor of 5 horsepower or more, and will use forklifts powered with liquefied petroleum gas.
This scenario includes the requirements for a self-storage warehouse that will not store hazardous materials, tires or tire products, or lumber, and will not use forklifts.
The Warehousing and Storage sector includes businesses that operate warehousing and storage facilities for general merchandise, refrigerated goods, and other warehouse products. These establishments provide facilities to store goods; they do not sell the goods they handle.
This scenario includes the basic requirements for a food wholesaler in New York City. It does not include the requirements for wholesaling frozen desserts.
This scenario includes the basic requirements for a wholesale trade agent or broker that acts on behalf of buyers and sells in the wholesale distribution of goods. This scenario does not include the requirements for wholesale of certain products, such as food, cigarettes, etc.
The Wholesale Trade sector comprises establishments engaged in wholesaling merchandise, generally without transformation, and rendering services incidental to the sale of merchandise. The wholesaling process is an intermediate step in the distribution of merchandise.
EasyStart scenarios are designed for business owners operating as sole proprietors.
Each type of legal structure has its own benefits and implications on ownership, management, financing, and legal liability.
It is recommended that business owners consult legal, accounting, and tax professionals when choosing a legal structure.
These scenarios assume that the business' location is correctly zoned and has up-to-date
Certificate of Occupancy and Place of Assembly permits, when relevant. It is also assumed
that the business will hire employees. Owners of a business without employees can inquire with the NYS Department of Labor or the NYS Workers'
Compensation Board about exemption from employee-related requirements.
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