You should be aware that in the United States, businesses are subject to federal, state and local laws and regulations, including tax and employer requirements. Thus, you should check with all three levels of government – federal, state and local authorities – to ensure compliance of your business.
In the United States, professional advisors such as lawyers, accountants and consultants play a major role in guiding businesses from inception through formation and development. You should select such advisors carefully and interview several candidates before making your selection, keeping in mind your specific goals, budget and other needs. Lawyers, accountants and other professionals are governed by professional bodies which monitor ethics, conflicts of interest, licensing and other concerns. You should check with these bodies to verify the background and credentials of your professional advisors. You may also obtain referrals from them. Major ones include:
Regarding lawyers:
| American Bar Association (ABA) |
Service Center
541 N. Fairbanks Ct.
Chicago, IL 60611
Tel.: 312-988-5522
Web: www.abanet.org |
| Association of the Bar of the City of New York (ABCNY) |
42 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
Tel.: 212-626-7373
Web: www.abcny.org |
Regarding accountants:
| National Society of Accountants |
New York District Office
Michael A. Connors, EA, ABA
The Tax Store
86 Washington Street
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-2302
Tel.: 914-452-7800
Fax: 914-483-9182
E-mail: taxstore@juno.com
Web: www.nsacct.org |
Regarding architects:
| American Institute of Architects (AIA) |
1735 New York Avenue
NW Washington, DC 20006
Tel.: 1-800-AIA-3837
Fax: 202-626-7547
Web: www.aia.org |
Regarding real estate brokers:
| Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) |
570 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10022
Tel.: 212-532-3100
Web: www.rebny.com |
Regarding builders:
| The New York State Builders Association (NYSBA) |
One Commerce Plaza, Suite 704
Albany, NY 12210
Tel.: 518-465-2492
Fax: 518-465-0635
Web: www.nysba.com |
Regarding contractors:
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