Renewals and annual filings in New York City
What renews, and how often, once the business is open.
Articles of Organization (New York LLC)
New York Department of State, Division of CorporationsNew York State
Filed online with the Department of State, or mailed.
- Fee
- $200
- Filed
- Filed online
- Takes
- A few business days online; expedite is extra.
- Renews
- Biennial statement every two years ($9).
Customs Bond
U.S. Customs and Border ProtectionUS federal
Bought from a CBP-approved surety, usually through your customs broker, who files it electronically. A continuous bond covers a year of entries.
- Fee
- Varies
- Filed
- Filed on the agency's portal
- Takes
- At least 5 business days for review.
- Renews
- Continuous bonds renew yearly.
Cosmetic product facility registration (MoCRA)
U.S. Food and Drug AdministrationUS federal
Filed online in Cosmetics Direct by the facility that makes or processes the cosmetics.
- Fee
- Free
- Filed
- Filed online
- Renews
- Every two years.
Cosmetic product listing (MoCRA)
U.S. Food and Drug AdministrationUS federal
Filed online in Cosmetics Direct by the brand (the responsible person on the label), one listing per product.
- Fee
- Free
- Filed
- Filed online
- Renews
- Update every year.
Hazardous materials registration
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (DOT)US federal
Filed online when you ship or offer certain hazardous materials in bulk, such as large lithium battery shipments.
- Fee
- Varies
- Filed
- Filed online
- Renews
- Every year by June 30.
Food Protection Certificate (course and exam)
NYC Department of Health and Mental HygieneNew York City
Free online course, then an in-person exam. A certified supervisor must be on site whenever you are open.
- Fee
- $24.60
- Filed
- Filed online
- Takes
- Certificate arrives 2 to 6 weeks after the exam.
- Renews
- Does not expire.
Food Service Establishment Permit
NYC Department of Health and Mental HygieneNew York City
Apply on NYC Business. The Health Department inspects before issuing; letter grades follow.
- Fee
- $280
- Filed
- Filed on the agency's portal
- Takes
- You may open 22 days after applying, even before the pre-permit inspection.
- Renews
- Every year.
Guides for each business in New York City
Agency requirements change. Check each agency's page before you file.
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