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7 Steps to forming a business:

1. Choose a good company name and make sure it is available at the state level. [Click here]
2. Research to ensure that the domain name is available for registration. [Click here]
3. Choose legal structure of your business (Sole proprietor, Partnership, C-Corporation, S-Corporation, LLC, PLLC) [Click here]
4. Apply for other permits(Licensing, resale tax, etc) [Click here]
5. Apply for EIN# [Click here]
6. Open business bank account.
7. Advertise your business.

Here are some more resources you’ll need:

• aeDomains.com – Domain name research and registration for your company.
• Business.gov – Just about anything you want to know about running a business, including a searchable  database of available grants and financial resources for your business.
• Corporation and Business Entity Database Search (See if your company’s name is available before you incorporate.)
• Corporation filing information, fees, and publications
• County Clerks (Names, addresses & phone #’s)
• Government Loan Programs – A comprehensive list of all Government loan programs, and how they can financially help you start or grow your business.
• Grant Programs – Free listing of all available government grant programs.
• IRS Web Site
• Minority and Women-Owned Business Development 
• NY State Web Site
• NYS Department of Labor
• NYS Department of Taxation and Finance
• NYS Online Permit Assistance and Licensing
• SCORE “Counselors to America’s Small Business” (Main web site)
• Small Business Administration
• Small Business Development Centers
• US Patent Web Site