Question for small business owners

What steps did you take to make your business fully legit? Did you register with the NYC clerk? Is there something similar in Nassau that you need to register with? TIA!

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For Nassau

FORMING A BUSINESS IN NASSAU COUNTY:

What must I do to establish a new business in Nassau County?

To file a business name, you need to complete the necessary documents. Applicants can obtain forms from most commercial/legal stationery stores, an attorney or from the County Clerk's website. Commonly used forms are:

Certificate of Business for a Sole Proprietorship/Individual;
Certificate of Business for Partners;
Amended Business Certificate/Amends Original Certificate for Individuals;
Amended Business Certificate/Amends Original Certificate for Partners;
Certificate of Discontinuance for Individual; and
Certificate of Discontinuance for Partnership.

Anyone who conducts business under a name other than his or her own must file a business name with the County Clerk of the county in which you are doing business. The fee for filing a business name is $35.00. For more information on forming a business in Nassau County, click here.

Do you supply forms for filing a business?

You can download forms as indicated in the previous section from the County Clerk's website, or you can obtain the forms from most commercial/legal stationery stores, or an attorney. If filing a corporation, we suggest you speak with an attorney.

Can I incorporate after filing a business certificate with Nassau County?

Yes, but the business certificate must be discontinued upon corporate (filing) receipt, in that corporation filing supercedes business certificate filing.

Can I get a Tax I.D. Number (EIN#) and Tax Resale Numbers at the Clerk's Office?

No, Tax I.D. Numbers/EIN Numbers are Federal Tax numbers obtained from the Internal Revenue Service. Tax Resale Numbers are provided by the State. For more information on obtaining these necessary forms, click here.

Can a partner be removed from a business filing without his signature?

No. For a partner to be removed from a business filing, he or she or any one of the other persons/partners named in that business filing must execute the change. For information refer to General Business Law 130(3).

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Question for small business owners

Don't forget a checking acct. in the name of the business. It's not an official requirement but will help protect your personal assets in many, many ways.