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New York State’s Department of Taxation and Finance issues Certificates of Authority to businesses which authorize them to collect sales tax from customers. This also allows them to honor the tax-exempt status of non-profit agencies with whom they do business. You might be wondering when and if you need a Certificate of Authority for your startup or business to do business in New York City; especially if you are a foreign (whether U.S. or international) entity.

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Companies like LegalZoom, Rocket Lawyer, Mama Bear, and ZenBusiness promise fast and inexpensive access to legal forms. They cut out the “middleman”—in this case, an attorney—to keep costs down. These DIY legal services allow people to do everything from filing for divorce to creating a will to incorporating a business. But do these companies do more harm than good?

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Early in their life cycles, startups are often strapped for cash, and you may think that you can take on the legal work yourself rather than hiring a lawyer for your start. An experienced startup attorney is a valuable asset to your business. 

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When you have a new business idea, going from concept to revenue generation can seem overwhelming. This startup checklist takes you step-by-step through the process of forming your startup and preparing your business for its first client.

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