Built at deploy time · example: New York, NY 10036

Business obligations, in order.

A practical start plan and a sourced list of registrations, licenses, filings, and deadlines for a small restaurant business.

File formationOct 24, 2026in 7 days

Ready to operateDec 31, 2026in 75 days

Opening dateNot setAdd a target opening date to check the plan fits

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Known fees$0.00 one-time$4.50 per year

Things the formation documents depend on: a registered agent and any professional approvals.

Maintain a registered agent in New YorkNew York Department of State, Division of Corporations

by Oct 24, 2026

Ongoing

not individually checked

File the formation documents with the state.

File formation documents with the New York Department of State, Division of CorporationsNew York Department of State, Division of Corporations

by Nov 7, 2026

One-time

not individually checked

After: Maintain a registered agent in New York

Obtain the EIN (and apply for tax-exempt status, for nonprofits). Most registrations need it.

Obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN)IRS

by Nov 10, 2026

One-time

not individually checked

After: File formation documents with the New York Department of State, Division of Corporations

State tax accounts, trade name, foreign qualification and publication requirements.

LLC publication requirement (New York)New York Department of State, Division of Corporations

by Nov 24, 2026

One-time

not individually checked

After: Obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN)

Register for unemployment insurance (New York)New York State Department of Labor

by Nov 24, 2026

One-time

not individually checked

After: Obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN)

Register for state income tax withholding (New York)New York Department of Taxation and Finance

by Nov 24, 2026

One-time

not individually checked

After: Obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN)

New York Certificate of Authority (New York)New York Department of Taxation and Finance

by Nov 24, 2026

One-time

not individually checked

After: Obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN)

Register for and file New York entity-level taxesNew York Department of Taxation and Finance

by Nov 24, 2026

Annual

not individually checked

After: Obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN)

Licenses and permits you need before you operate: state, industry, local and professional.

City licenses (e.g., NYC DCWP) — New York, New York County, New YorkCity licensing agency: New York / New York County (ZIP 10036)

by Dec 24, 2026

Annual

not individually checked

After: Obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN)

Obtain food service establishment / health permitNew York County health department (New York)

by Dec 24, 2026

Annual

not individually checked

After: Obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN)

Ensure certified food protection manager on staffNew York State Department of Health

by Dec 24, 2026

Ongoing

not individually checked

After: Obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN)

Obtain certificate of occupancy for premises in New YorkNew York (New York County) building department

by Dec 24, 2026

One-time

not individually checked

After: Obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN)

Insurance, employment paperwork, new-hire reporting and workplace notices.

Report new hires to the New York new hire directoryNew York new hire reporting center

by Dec 31, 2026

Per event

not individually checked

After: Obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN)

Carry workers' compensation insurance (New York)New York Workers' Compensation Board

by Dec 31, 2026

Ongoing

checked Oct 13, 2026

After: Obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN)

Display required federal labor law postersU.S. Department of Labor

by Dec 31, 2026

Ongoing

not individually checked

After: Obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN)

Complete Form I-9 for each new hireUSCIS

by Dec 31, 2026

Per event

not individually checked

After: Obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN)

Provide NYC Earned Safe and Sick TimeNYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection

by Dec 31, 2026

Ongoing

not individually checked

After: Obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN)

Give annual sexual harassment prevention training to all employeesNew York State Department of Labor

by Dec 31, 2026

Ongoing

checked Oct 16, 2026

After: Obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN)

Display required New York workplace noticesNew York State Department of Labor

by Dec 31, 2026

Ongoing

not individually checked

After: Obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN)

Provide paid sick leave (New York)New York State Department of Labor

by Dec 31, 2026

Ongoing

not individually checked

After: Obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN)

Recurring filings and payments, in the order they fall due.

File Form 941 (Employer's Quarterly Federal Tax Return)IRS

by Oct 31, 2026

Quarterly

not individually checked

File Form 940 (Federal Unemployment Tax)IRS

by Jan 31, 2027

Annual

not individually checked

Issue Forms W-2 and file W-3IRS / SSA

by Jan 31, 2027

Annual

not individually checked

File the annual unclaimed property holder report (New York)New York unclaimed property program

by Mar 10, 2027

Annual

checked Oct 16, 2026

File federal income tax return: Form 1040 with Schedule CIRS

by Apr 15, 2027

Annual

not individually checked

File NYC Unincorporated Business Tax (UBT) returnNYC Department of Finance

by Apr 15, 2027

Annual

not individually checked

File Biennial Statement (New York)New York Department of State, Division of Corporations

by Oct 31, 2028

fee $9.00

Every 2 years

checked Oct 13, 2026

Deposit federal payroll taxesIRS

Monthly

not individually checked

File wage reports and pay unemployment insurance contributions (New York)New York State Department of Labor

Quarterly

checked Oct 13, 2026

NY Disability Benefits and Paid Family Leave coverageNew York Workers' Compensation Board

Quarterly

not individually checked

File sales tax returns and remit tax (New York)New York Department of Taxation and Finance

Monthly

not individually checked

Dates are planning allowances, not agency processing times. Legal due dates are shown where the rules give one.

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