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Not all business structures that are available under the New York Business Corporations Law are included; only the most common ones are within our Step-By-Step Incorporation Guide Info sheets.  \nSOLE PROPRIETORSHIP DEFINED  \nA sole proprietorship is a one-person owned/controlled business. Also known as a “DBA”(Doing Business As) . The owner is personally liable for all business debts.  \nSTEP-BY-STEP >>>  \nBegin Operating.  \nFile Certificate of Assumed Name (if applicable).  \no Filing Fees: $25 for Certificate of Assumed Name plus county clerk fees for each county the business intends to do business.  \no $100 for each county within NYC, and $25 for each county outside NYC.  \no Forms can be found here: [https://www.dos.ny.gov/forms/corporations/1338-f-l.pdf](https://www.dos.ny.gov/forms/corporations/1338-f-l.pdf).  \nDepending on the municipality, you may be required to attain certain operating or occupancy permits. It is recommended that you contact your local Small Business Development Center.  \no You can locate one near you by searching here [https://www.sba.gov/tools/local](https://www.sba.gov/tools/local)  \nassistance/sbdc  \nIt is considered a best practice to hold business funds separate from personal funds.  \nSTEP-BY-STEP continued >>>  \nObtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN).  \no Must file Form SS-4 found here : [https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs](https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs)pdf/fss4.pdf, or complete the online application found here [https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self](https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self)employed/apply-for-an-employer-identification-number-einonline.  \nAn important note   \nAn EIN is required if hiring employees, opening a business bank account and making purchases on behalf of the business.  \nIf you have employees, register for Unemployment Insurance Tax and Employee Withholding Tax:  \no  [https://labor.ny.gov/ui/employer.shtm](https://labor.ny.gov/ui/employer.shtm).  \nIf you are selling taxable goods or services, you will need to obtain a Certificate of Authority  \no To find proper form visit:  \no  [https://www.tax.ny.gov/bus/multi/register_license.htm](https://www.tax.ny.gov/bus/multi/register_license.htm)  \nObtain Other Relevant Insurance: Worker’s Compensation, General Liability, etc.  \n Done!  \nThe production of this info-sheet was sponsored by the generous  \nsupport of the following sponsors:  \nPart of this programming was made possible by funding from the USDA, which is an equal opportunity provider,  \nand employer.","cbCaiaR2kUmwHdYl","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiaR2kUmwHdYl","pdf",795902,"English","# Sole Proprietorship Defined\n## Step-by-Step: Begin Operating\n## File Certificate of Assumed Name (if applicable)\n## Obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN)\n## Register Employment-Related Taxes (if hiring employees)\n## Certificate of Authority for Taxable Goods or Services\n## Obtain Other Relevant Insurance\n## Additional Notes and Resources","[{\"question\":\"What is a sole proprietorship and what does DBA mean?\",\"answer\":\"A sole proprietorship is a one-person business owned and controlled by the owner. 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