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1 Use this starter guide to help you plan your way to success. NYC starter guide to Opening Your Get started today at SALON. PLAN YOUR SPACE APPLY FOR CONSTRUCTION PERMITS. Find a location zoned for your business. Learn more at Have your licensed professional submit plans and required documents to the NYC Department of Buildings. CREATE YOUR BUSINESS. Consult a licensed professional to review your location Change and resubmit plans as needed. If there are and plan any construction. Only a registered architect or objections to the proposed work due to safety or Create a plan for the type of salon you will open.

2 Professional engineer may submit plans to the NYC compliance issues, your licensed professional will receive Department of Buildings. Changes to your space must notice by email and resubmit the drawings with the Register your business. LLCs, Corporations, and Limited comply with NYC Department of Buildings, NYC necessary changes. Partnerships register with NY State (visit Department of Health, and Fire Department regulations. ). General Partnerships and Sole Monitor your job on NYC Department of Buildings Proprietorships register with the County Clerk (visit Sign your lease.)

3 Before you sign, review your location with BISWeb ( ). Your status will be listed ). a licensed professional and a lawyer to make sure it is as Assigned to P/E (Plan Examiner), P/E in Process, . right for your business. P/E Disapproved, or Approved. The status does not Apply for an Employer Identification Number (EIN), reflect whether or not your licensed professional has also known as a Federal Tax ID Number. this is used to resubmitted plans. identify your business. If you are a sole proprietor, you may Allow for time to receive approval from the Landmarks Preservation Commission before performing work on a be able to use your Social Security Number instead.

4 Visit location that is landmarked or located in an historic A licensed professional may self-certify minor district. Learn more at alterations online through a process called professional certification ( Pro Cert ). The application does not Research the insurance you will need, such as workers'. receive an initial NYC Department of Buildings plan compensation, liability, and disability insurance. Some If you will store more than 100 lbs of aerosols (such as review, but is subject to an audit. Pro Cert could save are required for permits and licenses.)

5 Hair spray), you will need to obtain a Certificate of you weeks in receiving your approvals and permits to Fitness and a permit from the Fire Department. Learn start construction. more at You will need to get a Sales Tax ID from NY State. Apply early to avoid delays in receiving other permits. Learn Accelerate the plan review process for new buildings or more at major alterations that change a building's egress by directing your licensed professional to submit digital plans to the NYC Department of Buildings Hub. Learn more at Consult with your licensed professional to identify utility requirements for your property (gas, electric, water, and sewer).

6 OPEN YOUR DOORS. BEGIN CONSTRUCTION PREPARE TO OPEN. You've opened your doors and are operating your salon. Congratulations! Plan ahead to keep After your plans are approved, your architect or general Depending on the services your business offers, you will things running smoothly. contractor must apply for and receive all necessary need either an Appearance Enhancement Business License permits. All permits must be displayed at the worksite. ( ) or a a NY State Barber Shop License ( ). Begin construction. An Appearance Enhancement Business License is typical Progress inspections will be made throughout for salons and allows for cutting hair, shaving, nail care, construction.

7 Consult with your licensed professional make up application, natural hair styling and waxing. about any required progress inspections. A Barber Shop License is more limited and allows cutting STAYING OPEN. When the job is almost complete, your architect should hair and shaving. Barber shops also require a license from Post a sign indicating that the business and individual arrange for final inspections and sign-off. To avoid the NYC Department of Health ( ). operators are licensed by the New York State Department of violations, you must obtain a Certificate of Occupancy, State.

8 Temporary Certificate of Occupancy, or Letter of If you operate an appearance Enchacement Business, each Completion before opening your doors. employee will need an individual Appearance Post all required posters and permits, such as a No Enhancement License. A Cosmetology License allows for Smoking sign and an occupational health and safety If you want to install a canopy or signs on the outside providing all services. Specialized licenses, such as for nail (OSHA) poster. of the building, ensure you comply with the NYC care or waxing, are also available.

9 Learn more at Department of Transportation (for a canopy over the Mark your calendar and set reminders to update your sidewalk) or the NYC Department of Buildings (if you professional licenses. nail or screw into the outside of the building). If you operate a Barber Shop, to cut or shave, your employees will need an individual Barber License or Be ready for inspections. These happen throughout the Apprentice License ( ). year, sometimes unannounced. If you hire your employees as independent contractors, Work with your accountant to prepare to pay taxes.

10 Learn they also each need a renter license, whether in an More at Apperance Enhaancement Business ( ), or a Barber Shop ( ). Hire a private carting service for waste removal. For more NYC Business Express provides comprehensive information, go to information. Visit Tattoo Artist Licenses are obtained through the NYC Business Solutions can help resolve NYC Department of Health. Learn more at questions and move your business forward through permit and license approvals. Visit or call 311 and ask for NYC Business Solutions Navigating Govern- ment.. Please provide feedback on this guide v