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Doing business with us

Doing business with the Tax Department

Running a business is hard. A Business Online Services account can make it easier. It’s a free, convenient, and secure way to file returns, schedule payments, respond to department notices, and more!

Review the information below as you start and grow your business. If you are closing your New York business, or if your out-of-state company will no longer conduct business in New York, review Close or end a business. It's very important to take all the steps needed to officially close your business. We'll be sorry to see you go!

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Register, expand, or close a Business

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Register or renew

You must register with the Tax Department before carrying on certain activities in New York State.

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Expanding a business

If you are expanding your New York State business, use the following checklist to help you comply with New York State tax law.

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Close or end a business

If you are closing your New York business or if your out-of-state company will no longer conduct business in New York, follow this checklist to comply with New York State tax law.

Businesses

If you're new to doing business in New York State, get to know our main business tax pages:

  • corporation tax
  • sales tax
  • withholding tax
  • other taxes and reporting requirements
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