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      "id": "learn_r6713_new_york_required_paperwork_and_licenses_new_york_6713_c1",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "New York: anchor",
      "summary": "New York's official statute site publishes the General Business Law as Chapter 20 of the Consolidated Laws; Article 9-B (Use of Names and Symbols) contains the assumed-name statute.",
      "body": "New York's official statute site publishes the General Business Law as Chapter 20 of the Consolidated Laws; Article 9-B (Use of Names and Symbols) contains the assumed-name statute.\n\nWhat New York State Senate (Consolidated Laws of New York) actually says:\n\n“CHAPTER 20 OF THE CONSOLIDATED LAWS”\n\nNote: Claude session research 2026-10-23 (web search + fetch of the official page); quote re-checked by the verify gate",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/GBS",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-23",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "New York State Senate (Consolidated Laws of New York)",
      "evidence_quote": "CHAPTER 20 OF THE CONSOLIDATED LAWS",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "6713-new-york-required-paperwork-and-licenses",
      "subject": "New York",
      "topic": "anchor",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "applies_to_scope": "NY",
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      "id": "learn_r6713_new_york_required_paperwork_and_licenses_new_york_6713_c2",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "New York: DBA - individuals",
      "summary": "General Business Law 130(1)(a): an individual doing business under a name other than their real name must file a certificate with the county clerk of each county where business is conducted.",
      "body": "General Business Law 130(1)(a): an individual doing business under a name other than their real name must file a certificate with the county clerk of each county where business is conducted.\n\nWhat New York State Senate (Consolidated Laws of New York) actually says:\n\n“shall file in the office of the clerk of each county in which such business is conducted or transacted a certificate setting forth the name or designation”\n\nNote: Claude session research 2026-10-23 (web search + fetch of the official page); quote re-checked by the verify gate",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/GBS/130",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-23",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "New York State Senate (Consolidated Laws of New York)",
      "evidence_quote": "shall file in the office of the clerk of each county in which such business is conducted or transacted a certificate setting forth the name or designation",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "6713-new-york-required-paperwork-and-licenses",
      "subject": "New York",
      "topic": "DBA - individuals",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "applies_to_scope": "NY",
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    {
      "id": "learn_r6713_new_york_required_paperwork_and_licenses_new_york_6713_c3",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "New York: DBA - entities fee",
      "summary": "General Business Law 130(5)(b): the Secretary of State receives a $25 fee for filing an entity's assumed name certificate (plus county fees).",
      "body": "General Business Law 130(5)(b): the Secretary of State receives a $25 fee for filing an entity's assumed name certificate (plus county fees).\n\nWhat New York State Senate (Consolidated Laws of New York) actually says:\n\n“shall receive a fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00)”\n\nNote: Claude session research 2026-10-23 (web search + fetch of the official page); quote re-checked by the verify gate",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/GBS/130",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-23",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "New York State Senate (Consolidated Laws of New York)",
      "evidence_quote": "shall receive a fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00)",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "6713-new-york-required-paperwork-and-licenses",
      "subject": "New York",
      "topic": "DBA - entities fee",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "applies_to_scope": "NY",
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    {
      "id": "learn_r6713_new_york_required_paperwork_and_licenses_new_york_6713_c4",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "New York: DBA - penalty",
      "summary": "General Business Law 130(9): knowing failure to comply is a misdemeanor, and a non-filer cannot maintain suits on contracts made under the assumed name until it files.",
      "body": "General Business Law 130(9): knowing failure to comply is a misdemeanor, and a non-filer cannot maintain suits on contracts made under the assumed name until it files.\n\nWhat New York State Senate (Consolidated Laws of New York) actually says:\n\n“shall be guilty of a misdemeanor”\n\nNote: Claude session research 2026-10-23 (web search + fetch of the official page); quote re-checked by the verify gate",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/GBS/130",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-23",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "New York State Senate (Consolidated Laws of New York)",
      "evidence_quote": "shall be guilty of a misdemeanor",
      "volatility": "low",
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      "subject": "New York",
      "topic": "DBA - penalty",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
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    {
      "id": "learn_r6713_new_york_required_paperwork_and_licenses_new_york_6713_c5",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "New York: sales tax registration",
      "summary": "NY Tax Department: every person selling taxable tangible personal property or services, even from home, must register through New York Business Express before beginning business.",
      "body": "NY Tax Department: every person selling taxable tangible personal property or services, even from home, must register through New York Business Express before beginning business.\n\nWhat New York State Department of Taxation and Finance actually says:\n\n“Every person who sells taxable tangible personal property or taxable services (even if you make sales from your home, are a temporary vendor, or only sell once a year) must register with the Tax Department through New York Business Express before beginning business.”\n\nNote: Claude session research 2026-10-23 (web search + fetch of the official page); quote re-checked by the verify gate",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.tax.ny.gov/bus/st/register.htm",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-23",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "New York State Department of Taxation and Finance",
      "evidence_quote": "Every person who sells taxable tangible personal property or taxable services (even if you make sales from your home, are a temporary vendor, or only sell once a year) must register with the Tax Department through New York Business Express before beginning business.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "6713-new-york-required-paperwork-and-licenses",
      "subject": "New York",
      "topic": "sales tax registration",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
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      "id": "learn_r6713_new_york_required_paperwork_and_licenses_new_york_6713_c6",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "New York: sales tax - certificate of authority",
      "summary": "The registration yields a Certificate of Authority, required before making taxable sales.",
      "body": "The registration yields a Certificate of Authority, required before making taxable sales.\n\nWhat New York State Department of Taxation and Finance (TB-ST-360) actually says:\n\n“You cannot legally make any taxable sales until you have received your Certificate of Authority.”\n\nNote: Claude session research 2026-10-23 (web search + fetch of the official page); quote re-checked by the verify gate",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.tax.ny.gov/pubs_and_bulls/tg_bulletins/st/how_to_register_for_nys_sales_tax.htm",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-23",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "New York State Department of Taxation and Finance (TB-ST-360)",
      "evidence_quote": "You cannot legally make any taxable sales until you have received your Certificate of Authority.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "6713-new-york-required-paperwork-and-licenses",
      "subject": "New York",
      "topic": "sales tax - certificate of authority",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "applies_to_scope": "NY",
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    {
      "id": "learn_r6713_new_york_required_paperwork_and_licenses_new_york_6713_c7",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "New York: sales tax - penalty",
      "summary": "Operating without a valid Certificate of Authority carries a maximum penalty of $10,000 (up to $500 for the first day).",
      "body": "Operating without a valid Certificate of Authority carries a maximum penalty of $10,000 (up to $500 for the first day).\n\nWhat New York State Department of Taxation and Finance (TB-ST-360) actually says:\n\n“The maximum penalty for operating a business without a valid Certificate of Authority is $10,000”\n\nNote: Claude session research 2026-10-23 (web search + fetch of the official page); quote re-checked by the verify gate",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.tax.ny.gov/pubs_and_bulls/tg_bulletins/st/how_to_register_for_nys_sales_tax.htm",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-23",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "New York State Department of Taxation and Finance (TB-ST-360)",
      "evidence_quote": "The maximum penalty for operating a business without a valid Certificate of Authority is $10,000",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "6713-new-york-required-paperwork-and-licenses",
      "subject": "New York",
      "topic": "sales tax - penalty",
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      }
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    {
      "id": "learn_r6713_new_york_required_paperwork_and_licenses_new_york_6713_c8",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "New York: sales tax - display penalty",
      "summary": "Failure to properly display the Certificate of Authority can bring a $50 penalty.",
      "body": "Failure to properly display the Certificate of Authority can bring a $50 penalty.\n\nWhat New York State Department of Taxation and Finance (TB-ST-360) actually says:\n\n“You may be subject to a $50 penalty if you fail to properly display your Certificate of Authority.”\n\nNote: Claude session research 2026-10-23 (web search + fetch of the official page); quote re-checked by the verify gate",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.tax.ny.gov/pubs_and_bulls/tg_bulletins/st/how_to_register_for_nys_sales_tax.htm",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-23",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "New York State Department of Taxation and Finance (TB-ST-360)",
      "evidence_quote": "You may be subject to a $50 penalty if you fail to properly display your Certificate of Authority.",
      "volatility": "low",
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      "subject": "New York",
      "topic": "sales tax - display penalty",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
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    {
      "id": "learn_r6713_new_york_required_paperwork_and_licenses_new_york_6713_q1",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "New York: state-level general business licence",
      "summary": "In New York, persons conducting business under an assumed name or as partners must file a certificate with the county clerk or secretary of state.",
      "body": "In New York, persons conducting business under an assumed name or as partners must file a certificate with the county clerk or secretary of state.\n\nWhat New York (official) actually says:\n\n“No person shall hereafter (i) carry on or conduct or transact business in this state under any name or designation other than his or its real name, or (ii) carry on or conduct or transact business in this state as a member of a partnership, unless:”\n\nNote: Quinn (local boss on MCG): full page read, quote checked word-for-word on the page by the program",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/GBS/130",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-24",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "New York (official)",
      "evidence_quote": "No person shall hereafter (i) carry on or conduct or transact business in this state under any name or designation other than his or its real name, or (ii) carry on or conduct or transact business in this state as a member of a partnership, unless:",
      "volatility": "low",
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      "subject": "New York",
      "topic": "state-level general business licence",
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      }
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    {
      "id": "learn_r6713_new_york_required_paperwork_and_licenses_new_york_6713_q2",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "New York: state-level general business licence",
      "summary": "To legally make taxable sales in New York State, businesses must register with the Tax Department and obtain a Certificate of Authority.",
      "body": "To legally make taxable sales in New York State, businesses must register with the Tax Department and obtain a Certificate of Authority.\n\nWhat New York (official) actually says:\n\n“If you will be making sales in New York State that are subject to sales tax, you must register with the Tax Department and obtain a Certificate of Authority .”\n\nNote: Quinn (local boss on MCG): full page read, quote checked word-for-word on the page by the program",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.tax.ny.gov/pubs_and_bulls/tg_bulletins/st/how_to_register_for_nys_sales_tax.htm",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-24",
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      "source_tier": "A",
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      "evidence_quote": "If you will be making sales in New York State that are subject to sales tax, you must register with the Tax Department and obtain a Certificate of Authority .",
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    {
      "id": "learn_r6713_new_york_required_paperwork_and_licenses_new_york_6713_q3",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "New York: state-level general business licence",
      "summary": "Applications for a Certificate of Authority are processed through New York Business Express.",
      "body": "Applications for a Certificate of Authority are processed through New York Business Express.\n\nWhat New York (official) actually says:\n\n“To apply for a Certificate of Authority use New York Business Express .”\n\nNote: Quinn (local boss on MCG): full page read, quote checked word-for-word on the page by the program",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.tax.ny.gov/pubs_and_bulls/tg_bulletins/st/how_to_register_for_nys_sales_tax.htm",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-24",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
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      "evidence_quote": "To apply for a Certificate of Authority use New York Business Express .",
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    {
      "id": "learn_r6713_new_york_required_paperwork_and_licenses_new_york_6713_q4",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "New York: state-level general business licence",
      "summary": "The Tax Department issues two types of Certificates of Authority for sales tax purposes: regular and temporary.",
      "body": "The Tax Department issues two types of Certificates of Authority for sales tax purposes: regular and temporary.\n\nWhat New York (official) actually says:\n\n“The Tax Department issues two types of Certificate of Authority for sales tax purposes, regular and temporary .”\n\nNote: Quinn (local boss on MCG): full page read, quote checked word-for-word on the page by the program",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.tax.ny.gov/pubs_and_bulls/tg_bulletins/st/how_to_register_for_nys_sales_tax.htm",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-24",
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      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "New York (official)",
      "evidence_quote": "The Tax Department issues two types of Certificate of Authority for sales tax purposes, regular and temporary .",
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      }
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    {
      "id": "learn_r6713_new_york_required_paperwork_and_licenses_new_york_6713_q5",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "New York: state-level general business licence",
      "summary": "A regular Certificate of Authority is required for businesses making taxable sales from a permanent facility like a shop, store, or home.",
      "body": "A regular Certificate of Authority is required for businesses making taxable sales from a permanent facility like a shop, store, or home.\n\nWhat New York (official) actually says:\n\n“You must apply for a regular Certificate of Authority if you will be making taxable sales from your home, a shop, a store, a cart, a stand, or any other facility from which you regularly conduct your business.”\n\nNote: Quinn (local boss on MCG): full page read, quote checked word-for-word on the page by the program",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.tax.ny.gov/pubs_and_bulls/tg_bulletins/st/how_to_register_for_nys_sales_tax.htm",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-24",
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      "evidence_quote": "You must apply for a regular Certificate of Authority if you will be making taxable sales from your home, a shop, a store, a cart, a stand, or any other facility from which you regularly conduct your business.",
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    {
      "id": "learn_r6713_new_york_required_paperwork_and_licenses_new_york_6713_q6",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "New York: state-level general business licence",
      "summary": "A temporary Certificate of Authority is available for businesses expecting to make taxable sales for no more than two consecutive sales tax quarters in any 12-month period.",
      "body": "A temporary Certificate of Authority is available for businesses expecting to make taxable sales for no more than two consecutive sales tax quarters in any 12-month period.\n\nWhat New York (official) actually says:\n\n“If you expect to make taxable sales in New York State for no more than two consecutive sales tax quarters in any 12-month period, you may apply for a temporary Certificate of Authority.”\n\nNote: Quinn (local boss on MCG): full page read, quote checked word-for-word on the page by the program",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.tax.ny.gov/pubs_and_bulls/tg_bulletins/st/how_to_register_for_nys_sales_tax.htm",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-24",
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    {
      "id": "learn_r6713_new_york_required_paperwork_and_licenses_new_york_6713_q7",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "New York: state-level general business licence",
      "summary": "Operating a business without a valid Certificate of Authority subjects the owner to a penalty of up to $10,000.",
      "body": "Operating a business without a valid Certificate of Authority subjects the owner to a penalty of up to $10,000.\n\nWhat New York (official) actually says:\n\n“The maximum penalty for operating a business without a valid Certificate of Authority is $10,000, imposed at the rate of up to $500 for the first day business is conducted without a valid Certificate of Authority, plus up to $200 per day for each day after.”\n\nNote: Quinn (local boss on MCG): full page read, quote checked word-for-word on the page by the program",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.tax.ny.gov/pubs_and_bulls/tg_bulletins/st/how_to_register_for_nys_sales_tax.htm",
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