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Register your business in New York and navigate tax requirements with this comprehensive guide.

New York New Business Registration Guide

Tax Agencies

  • New York Department of Taxation and Finance
  • New York Department of Labor
  • New York City Department of Finance (for NYC-based employers)

Types of Tax

  • State Withholding Income Tax
  • State Unemployment Insurance (UI)
  • Local Withholding Income Tax (NYC)
  • Disability Insurance (DBL)

New York State Withholding and Unemployment Insurance

Registration Steps (Combined Application)

  1. Register for Withholding and UI Tax Accounts
      • Click Apply Online
      • Under “I Need a NY.gov ID”, click Register here
      • When prompted “Would you like UI-related mail to be sent to a payroll provider?” select No
      • Complete the full application for both withholding and unemployment
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New York Disability Benefits Law (DBL)

New York State requires most employers to provide disability insurance coverage for employees who cannot work due to non-work-related illness or injury.

  • Disability premiums are funded through employee payroll deductions.
  • The deduction rate is 0.5% of wages, up to a maximum of $0.60 per week.
  • Check will automatically calculate and withhold the required DBL deduction from employee wages.
Important Note:
Resources:
  • A list of approved insurers can be found on the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board website.

New York City Local Withholding Tax (for NYC-based businesses only)

Registration Steps

  1. Register for NYC Local Tax
      • Click Create One to begin registration
      • Answer the required questions
      • Click Register Taxpayer
      • Enter your business name and create login credentials
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This guide does not contain legal or tax advice. If legal or tax advice is required, an attorney, CPA or tax adviser should be consulted.