Advocated by Suffolk County’s Department of Economic Development and Planning, this website provides an entrance to numerous resources for starting, financing, expanding or relocating a business in Suffolk County, NY. These resources are provided by a multitude of public and private sources, from State and Federal agencies to local private non-profit organizations. This Suffolk County web site Welcomes You to the avenue of resources all of which are accessible to you here, simply by clicking through the portal's pages below.
Establishing Your Business in Suffolk County
Individuals wishing to start their own business can learn a lot from the resources available through Suffolk County’s network of Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) . Many opportunities are available for entrepreneur’s who aspire to start their own business. From selecting the nature of your business, to creating a business plan and structure, to managing the expansion of a growing business or accessing capital, local resources are available through our links below. Explore the prospects of Suffolk County to find the help that best addresses your needs and the location of offices nearest you.
The Suffolk County Department of Economic Development is your link to the numerous federal, state and local programs that can help your business succeed!
BID, RFP & RFQ Announcement System
About Business Certificate, Basic in Filing a Business Certificate, Types of Business Certificates, Fees.
Consumer Affairs, Clerk's Office, Real Property Tax Service Agency, Treasurer's Office
Geographic Information Systems
How to get started, Federal Identification Number, Licenses and Permits, About Taxes, Sanitary Codes and Food Permits, What employers need to know, Who can help, and more.
All new commercial construction and many existing tenant spaces require the approval of the Suffolk County Department of Health before an establishment is permitted to open for business.
If you are building or expanding your home or business, the Suffolk County Department of Health Services may require that you obtain a permit to ensure that sewage disposal systems and water supply connections are safe, satisfactory and in compliance with all health codes.
SCIDA provides financial incentives for expansion, new construction, and equipment purchases for not-for-profit and for-profit projects. Call (631)-853-4802 or visit their website.
Women & Minorities Pre-Qualification Loan, Long Island Small Business Assistance Corporation, Women Business Enterprise Coalition / Suffolk County Coalition of Minority Businesses, Meetings, Events & Grants Bulletin Board.