Coronavirus (COVID-19) Alert
Limited In-Person Assistance Available by Appointment Only
For health and safety reasons, the DCA Licensing Center and NYC Small Business Support Center cannot serve walk-ins, but you can schedule an appointment.
Email
Email LicensingAppointments@dca.nyc.gov
By Phone
Call (212) 436-0441 (Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM).
Online Services Available
You can:
- Use online services to get an application or to apply for or renew a license
- Contact a representative by email or phone
See sections below.
You can update your business information online or download a form to fill out and mail to the Department of Finance from their website.
New York State registration requirements include:
- Partnerships must register with the County Clerk's Office where the business is located.
- A sole proprietorship (under a name other than your own, such as a trade name or an assumed name or "doing business as") must register with the County Clerk's Office where the business is located.
- Corporations must register with the Secretary of State, Department of State, in Albany.
Federal Employer ID Number (EIN)
By federal law, corporations, partnerships, and certain sole proprietorships must have an Employer Identification Number (EIN) to use as a taxpayer identification number. No additional identifying number is required to do business in New York City; the EIN assigned by the IRS is accepted.
To apply for an EIN, use Federal Form SS-4, which is available online.
Online
Visit the Department of Finance website.
Visit the Department of State's website.
By Phone
