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Business Owner's ManualNew York State Regulations
Learning about state regulations has become a lot easier recently. Computerized and personalized assistance are both available. Check out the New York State Web site for information about different agencies and departments. Click on "e-biz NYS."
Resources The Governor's Office of Regulatory Reform runs the New York State Permit Assistance Database. Enter some keywords about your business to find information and a listing of all the permits and licenses required by the state. To speak to someone about a permit or license issue, call 1-800-342-3464. An increasing number of New York State agencies make their rules and regulations available online. Others document their statutory authority. Visit the Governor's Office of Regulatroy Reform' s Guide to New York State Agency Rules and Regulations, a collection of links to these websites. The New York State Department of Labor provides a list of occupations that are licensed and certified by the state on their Business in New York Web site. Additional information on state regulations can be found by clicking on the Business Guide link on the New York State e-bizNYS page. Click on Business Licenses and Permits, Professional Licensing, and Rules and Regulations. The Small Business Ombudsman at Empire State Development provides general information on state and federal regulations and helps with other business issues as well. They can make any necessary referrals. Call 1-800-STATE-NY or 1-800-782-8369. The NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation's Small Business Assistance Program at 1-800-780-7227 interprets environmental regulations, provides permitting assistance, offers advice on pollution prevention and control strategies, and conducts on-site environmental audits for businesses with 100 or fewer employees. Free counseling can also be obtained through the Empire State Development's Small Business Environmental Ombudsman (SBEO) program. State tax information, including forms and instructions, is available from the Department of Taxation and Finance's Business Taxpayer Page. Or, call 1-800-CALL-TAX.
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