Start-up Guides
NYS Department of Taxation & Finance Starting or Buying a Business Page
Small Business Start-Up Help from BUZgate.org
Complying with the Workers' Compensation Law
Business Registration, Taxes, Permits / Licenses, and Regulations
For information on registration, taxes, permits, licenses, and regulations, see Mandated Government Filings.
Business Planning and Market Research – Tips and Tools
For business planning tips, sample business plans, and market research sources, please see our listings under Technical Assistance – Data & Research Tools.
Health Insurance
Small Business Guide to Health Insurance
Healthy NY Guidebook and Application for Small Employers
Additional resources for Health Insurance can be found on the Employee Benefits & Worker Support Services page.
Hiring Employees
Information on State tax requirements regarding new employees can be found on the NYS Department of Taxation & Finance's Start or Buy a Business page.
Technical Assistance
For technical assistance with business startup issues, please see our listing of technical assistance centers.
